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Welcome Niko! | Walnut Creek Newborn Photography | Bay Area Baby Photography

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:54:53 +0000

I love it when this happens! Last summer I photographed Lesley & Needham’s beautiful wedding at the Brazilian Room, and last month Needham called me to schedule a newborn session for their beautiful son Niko! Not only did I get to hang out with them again (which is always so much fun – Lesley is so sweet & Needham just cracks me up!), but it means so much to me when the couples I work with invite me to help them document this next phase of their lives as well. What an incredible honor.

Here are a few favorites from the session, or view their slideshow for more! Some of my favorites are when Niko was cooing at his parents! You can tell he already has so much to say!!!

Lesley & Needham, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful family!

For more information about wedding or lifestyle portrait photography in the San Francisco Bay Area, album design or other fun photography tips, feel free to reach out by email: lori@loriphoto.com or via the contact link on my website.

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Clay’s Little Brother | San Jose Lifestyle Photographer | Campbell Newborn Photography

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:43:38 +0000

Clay became a big brother this past month! I actually blogged Clay’s newborn session just two summers ago! I feel so fortunate to capture these moments for families, while also being reminded myself of how quickly time passes. I swear I was just at their sweet home cooing at Clay! And now he’s the big brother to Colden! Clay still has those incredibly cute dimples, and his little brother is such a love. Colden was super mellow and easy, although not at all sleepy! We captured lots of fun expression on both boys, and I can’t wait to see them again to watch them change & grow.

Here are some favorites from the session – or view their slideshow here.

Sheri & Chuck, thank you so much for inviting me back to capture this special time in your family!

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San Francisco Newborn Photography | Welcome Xavier (aka Little Awesome)!

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:59:05 +0000

If you saw Michelle & Lucas’ maternity photography session, you’ll recognize this gorgeous family, with their new little son Xavier! I was so excited to meet him, and capture them all together as a family outside the womb! I loved how during their maternity session, I could imagine Michelle & Lucas as parents. They have so much love for each other, and they laugh so easily together. You can tell that not only will Xavier be treasured, but be surrounded by fun and giggles too! I can’t wait to see him at our next session!

Here are a few faves from his newborn photo shoot (he was so attentive & aware, we had to completely tucker him out before we could get this shot below)!

Michelle & Lucas, thank you for inviting me to capture this special time. I can’t wait to see your Little Awesome grow!

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San Francisco Maternity Photography | Michelle + Lucas | Awaiting Little Awesome!

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:25:02 +0000

I was so excited when Michelle & Lucas decided to book a 3-session package for this year, to capture maternity, newborn and infant images of their upcoming arrival, or as they like to refer to as their “Little Awesome.” So sweet! We had such a fun time at their maternity session, mixing up a little classic black & white with some fun lifestyle images around their home.

Here are a few faves! They welcomed Little Awesome recently… you’ll have to peek back to see some sweet, sweet newborn images!

Michelle & Lucas, I’m so honored to be a part of capturing this amazing year in your lives. Can’t wait to capture more sweet moments in your family!

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Everybody wins! | East Bay Baby Fair Photo Booth Contest

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:18:46 +0000

WOW. And WOW again.

I had no idea that the photo contest would get this kind of response!!! The total number of votes was over 2,000!!!

So, these children are very loved. That is clear. The support they generated was just inspiring. So inspiring, that I’m expanding the winnings a bit, so that everyone wins!

You see, I’m the kind of mom that when my kids have birthday parties, I make sure no one “loses” at birthday games. When the kids run like mad to find the last chair in musical chairs, and suddenly they are “out,” that’s when they get a prize. I admit, it’s kind of confusing, because suddenly, it’s fun to get “out.” But for me, I guess I like that win or lose, it’s always fun to participate.

So, everyone who participated wins a free digital download of their favorite file from the photo booth! Yay!!! Tell your kids from me that there will always be a prize for them at my parties!!!

And now… drumroll please…

The winner of the free weekday photo session & 8×10 fine art canvas from their session is #27!!!

Because the voting was soooooo close all week with the top two, I’ve decided to also give a 2nd place prize to #14 for a free weekday mini-session!

And then 3rd place prizes go to all those who collected more than 50 votes, so congratulations to #37, #19, #23, #34 & #4! You’ve won a $50 gift certificate good towards any 2010 session!

Be sure check back on the blog for posts of the winners, and stick around to vote in the next few weeks for the winner from our San Francisco Birth & Baby Fair photo booth contest!

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Napa Newborn Photography | Hello Nico! | San Francisco Baby Photographer

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:16:40 +0000

So much fun to shoot in my new home town!

I’ve been photographing babies all over the Bay Area since 2002, but mostly in San Francisco, the East Bay and of course, down the Peninsula. Which was where we called home until this past summer, when we moved to beautiful Napa!

To be honest, we were SO busy this past summer & fall, just keeping up with the beautiful weddings and returning family sessions, that I resisted any urge to build a new client base in Napa. Things have finally calmed down now, and I was just so excited to meet Jen & little Nico for a lovely local shoot! And the 7 minute commute to and from their session… well, let’s just say it was quite blissful! I’m thinking I could get used to that!

Here are a few quick faves from the session. For more from the session, view their slideshow!

First a few beautiful, classic images. Although not used for the whole session, and definitely not past the 1st birthday, I find the classic black background still offers a beautiful canvas to capture the gorgeous skin and teeny shape of infants.

I love capturing shots with mom and knowing that years from now, she’ll marvel at this perspective of her baby, so small and tiny in her arms. And have you ever seen a more perfectly shaped little baby head? So sweet!

Then a few faves bathed in natural window light. I love the way Nico’s bottom lip made a perfect little bow as he drifted off to sleep.

Being a beautiful baby, is definitely hard work – we tuckered little Nico out!

Thank you Jen for inviting me to capture this sweet time with your little guy!

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San Francisco Newborn Photography | Meet Madeleine | Bay Area Newborn Photographer

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:21:13 +0000

I so love being able to photograph babies-in-belly during our maternity sessions, and then be able to return to capture their brand-new arrival during the first month! I had so much fun with Suzanne & Paul during their maternity session, and was so excited to hear of Madeleine’s arrival! Here is miss Madeleine’s first photo shoot, just one week old! She was already so alert and interested in everything going on around her. We finally exhausted her at the very end of the session and we were able to capture a few sleepy newborn smiles – you know – the kind they give just as they are falling into a deeper sleep? So beautiful!

To see more, you can view their slideshow here!

Suzanne, Peter & Madeleine, thank you for inviting me to capture this amazing beginning to your family!

For more information on Maternity & Newborn Photography sessions, please contact me at lori@loriphoto.com and check out my portfolio for more information.

San Francisco Newborn Photography | Meet Lily! | Newborn & Family Photographer

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:58:16 +0000

You may remember my sweet family photography session with Charlie & his Mom & Dad this summer! Well, Charlie is now a big brother!!! It was SO fun to come and meet his beautiful baby sister Lily, and congratulate mom & dad! Our session was also visited by Charlie’s grandma, and a crazy San Francisco heat wave! And even though we were all melting, we were able to capture some lovely images.

Here are a few faves:

Charlie is going to make such a FANTASTIC big brother!!!

To see more of the images from our session, be sure to check out the slideshow.

To learn more about Newborn & Family Portrait Sessions, please email me at lori@loriphoto.com and view my portfolio for samples and details.

San Francisco Portrait Photography | Bay Area Lifestyle Photographer | Liam Summer ‘09

admin — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:31:26 +0000

I was so excited to see Liam again this summer! I photographed his mama for a maternity session, then his newborn session shortly after. I so love seeing little guys grow and change, and goodness, Liam has got some personality! Just check out his hilarious interaction with his favorite monkey friend below!

Can’t you just hear the conversation they are having?

“Hi Monkey! Wow – I didn’t know you were here. So good to see you dude!”

“Hey Mom! Look! It’s Monkey!”

“Mmmm. So good to see you man, don’t mind me, I’m just being developmentally appropriate, and I have to eat everything I see. No offense right? Thanks dude.”

Okay, I’m done with my “Look Who’s Talking” impression! I’ll let the pictures of Liam and his two gorgeous cousins, Katie & William speak for themselves. Here are a few more faves, or for many more fun images from the session, take a peek at their slideshow! Seriously, there are too many cute ones to share, you gotta take a peek!

Thanks so much Kelley & family for inviting me to capture your family!

To inquire about Bay Area Lifestyle Portrait Sessions, please email me at lori@loriphoto.com and view my portfolio for samples and details.

Meet Graham!

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:09:32 +0000

I am so lucky to be able to see families I work with – grow! Hilary invited me to photograph Taylor when he was born, and I’ve had the pleasure of photographing him (and his amazing curls – see below!) two other times over the past few years. I look forward to seeing Graham grow too!

Here are a few quick faves from their session!

To see more of their images, view their slideshow!

Thank you Hilary & Carter for allowing me to document so many lovely moments for your family! Hope to see you all again soon!