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Pacifica holds a special place in my heart, as I used to live there before moving to Marin. I was so excited to be asked to come photograph little Josie for a sunny day beach session. Isn't she the cutest?
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The Bay Area is filled with many homes and buildings that are incredibly rich in history. If walls could talk, they would tell many tales of shared bottles of wine, great conversations with friends over dinner, cries and coos of newborn babes, the giggles of children, the scoffing of teenagers and the silence of an empty nest, all too soon to be filled again with the sounds of grandchildren!
The history of homes in the Bay Area has always been interesting to me. I was especially excited to learn that this beautiful home in Mill Valley, now inhabited by Katy, James and Lucy had been in Katy's family for over 3 generations. She showed me a spread of beautiful images hanging on the wall that were taken in this home over the years; of her grandmother, her father, her and her sister when they were little. At the end of this framed photo spread, there were two spaces where they were wanting to hang a couple from our session once shot, edited and printed.
I was so honored to be called to produce images of the latest generation in this home!
Here is a sneak peek from our session this weekend. With this cutie-pie, getting some great shots for those spaces on the wall was an easy feat. The hard part will be choosing which two! :)
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Look how sweet and cuddly this little guy is! I look forward to watching him grow up!
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One of my favorite things about my job (besides getting to work with cutie-pies like this) is getting to style a scene. I have so much fun going to local flea markets for old wooden crates, antique watering cans, old suitcases, (the list really does go on and I am running out of room to store them! :)
We really enjoyed incorporating fresh flowers into this spring themed mini session in Mill Valley. Isn't she the cutest thing you've ever seen?
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This little pumpkin did such a great job posing and looking cute this morning. I can't wait to go through the rest of the images from our session!
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I had the pleasure and honor of being invited to this family's cabin in beautiful Monte Rio (my absolute favorite spot on the Russian River). The occasion: to celebrate their adoption of a very cute baby boy named Issac.
I came to photograph Issac on the day he turned 1 month. Even though too much time had passed since his birth for the the typical sleepy-all-curled-up newborn session, we still got some great shots!
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So, I tried my very first attempt at a photo booth setup at the VSSA Ball last night. I still have a lot to learn and figure out (to use a lighter colored backdrop and a different lighting position, just to name a few). It went well overall, though.
I had a blast photographing this guy. It goes to show that you are never too old to break it down and let loose! — at Veterans Supportive Services Agency (VSSA).
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These sibling belly hugs are some of my favorites shots during a family session with mama's to be.
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Living in sunny Mill Valley has been quite a big change from the summer fog in San Francisco and Pacifica. I could definitely get used to these warmer, sunnier days....our new office and home studio is surrounded by chirping birds and towering redwood trees.
Here is just a sample of one of the summer sessions that we did at our new location.We had to reschedule our first session with this sweet family, originally scheduled for Baker Beach. We decided to do the re-shoot at our location in Mill Valley and I am so glad we did.
Anyone living in the SF Bay area knows that June and July can be the coldest, foggiest months on the bay. These warmer, sunnier sessions are producing beautiful results; the lighting was great, everyone was comfortable and feeling free because it was warm. This little smiley guy was such a sweet dude to work with, just look at those big brown eyes and that full head of hair!
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I just love warm, sunny summer outdoor sessions. These kiddos, with their firey red hair and sweet smiles, paired with their mama's savvy wardrobe selections make this family session too cute not to share.
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Another Smash Cake Session! This time with a very cute little girl named Reese. She dug right in.
Thanks so much to Pacifica Cakes for making this beautiful and delicious all natural cake!
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Wow. I can't believe it has been 5 years already since I started Resplendent Photography.
We certainly have come a long way.
Before I started photographing professionally, and part of the time while I was attending art school, I was a nanny (for over 7 years:) and practiced taking photos of the kids that I nannied for. This is a sweet shot of the last two boys who I was a nanny for: Daly and his little brother Benjamin.
I want to thank each and every client who has believed in and supported my venture as a professional photographer. You are the reason Resplendent Photography is as successful as it is today.
To thank you even further, I am offering 20% off all print orders to all clients who place orders now through June 15th.
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Happy 1st birthday, Enso!
This was my first "Smash-the-Cake" inspired session and I had so much fun creating the backdrop and watching Enso tear into his cake (Thanks to my mama for helping to make this sugar and dairy free cake). I look forward to the other 1st birthday sessions that I have scheduled in the next few months. :)
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Parents always ask for wardrobe advice for their little ones. I always recommend signing up for www.zulily.com because they have the most adorable, unique and colorful kids clothes that are perfect for photo shoots.
I was delighted to see what Chole's mama had ordered for Chole's first session. The outfit is darling and makes this already cute girl even cuter (almost can't handle the cuteness)
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The weather has been beautiful and perfect for outdoor sessions! I have one more round of mini sessions left for the spring season and plan to do only one mini session day of summer mini sessions on June 30th (in SF) and one day in Marin in July. Be sure to reserve your slot, as the summer minis are our most popular next to the holiday minis and offer clients a HUGE discount. :)
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Well, it is spring and a season that symbolizes fresh beginnings and rebirth, so I guess this is the perfect time to get started again!
I had so much fun with little Ella and our tea party inspired session at the San Pedro Valley Park in Pacifica, CA
These are just a few of the many cute images we created from this session. I just love sessions like these when I am going through and editing, selecting which ones to keep and which ones to delete, and pretty much every single photo is adorable. Though, it wreaks havoc on my indecisiveness nature! :)
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Though most holiday minis are already booked, I do have 1 or 2 spots open and also have a waiting list in case of cancelations.
Feel free to shoot me an email if you are interested!
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[[posterous-content:pid___0]]The time is here agian (already?!). We have our fall mini sessions lining up for the two remaining weekends of October. Feel free to dress your little on in costume, or come in plain clothes.
This weekend:
When: Sunday, October 23rd from 9:30-12:00
Where: Bob's Pumpkin Patch in Half Moon Bay
Details:
$80 for a half hour session which includes 10 of the best digital images from your shoot
Please contact me to book your session for this weekend or next, as well as for your holiday mini session (details coming soon on the November Holiday Card Sessions)
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This weekend:
When: Sunday, October 23rd from 9:30-12:00
Where: Bob's Pumpkin Patch in Half Moon Bay
Details:
$80 for a half hour session which includes 10 of the best digital images from your shoot
Please contact me to book your session for this weekend or next, as well as for your holiday mini session (details coming soon on the November Holiday Card Sessions)
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There are many factors involved in getting that perfect shot during a photo session.
Adults are fairly easy, but add a baby and some dogs into the mix and it certainly lowers the chance of getting everybody to do what you want them to do, at the exact moment you click the shutter.
Usually, the best shots are left to chance. For those few-and-far-between moments when you get lucky, where everything falls into place and everyone looks adorable, (even the doggies) the results can be magical. It's shots like these that make me love photography!
Why does photography cost so much? Read this great blog post by Sarah on Baby Photographers.com
http://www.babyphotographers.com/blog/are-digital-files-included-with-my-baby-photography-session/
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Resplendent Photography is RE-LAUNCHING!
We have had some exciting new changes happening in the last few months!
Resplendent Photography has a new Client Proofing Gallery and with it, many brand new product options that are beautiful in design.
We also now offer online booking on our proofing site that allows you to book a session, send us instructions on the date of your desired shoot and any other details. Sessions can be purchased on this site paying through PayPal, so your can book knowing that your information is secure and garunteed.
Whether you are booking a shoot for this years Seasonal Mini Sessions, or want to order prints and products from previous shoots, we are sure that you will find something that will make the perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season.
Please feel free to browse our new product offerings below and be sure to book your holiday card session soon (this can now be done on the client proofing site!) spots are filling up fast! Also, if you want to stay tuned for this years Fall and Holiday Mini Sessionsion dates and locations, please subscribe to our blog! (we promise not to spam you and you can unsubscribe at anytime!)
Go ahead, get it done early so that you can relax and enjoy the holidays this year!
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WELCOME TO RESPLENDENT PHOTOGRAPHY'S NEW BLOG!
www.resplendentphotography.com is a full-service family portrait
photography service in the SF Bay area.
This blog will serve as a newsletter for current or newly interested
clients who are interested in keeping up-to-date with our special
events and offers. (Such as our seasonal mini-sessions)
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