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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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Lily Rose is 1! | Palo Alto Family Photography | Bay Area Baby Photographer

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:06:13 +0000

For this session, I met Lily Rose, her parents, grandparents, nanny and dog at the beautiful Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto. This little girl is so happy & surrounded by so many people who love her! We had so much fun during the session, capturing Lily Rose in all of her beautiful outfits, checking out the flowers and playing with her sweet pup Milo. The session was the day before her 1st birthday, and the birthday hat Rowena had brought for her was too cute! Enjoy some favorites from the session below, or check out their slideshow here:

Rowena & Andrew, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful family!

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Kalindi’s Little Brother | Napa Lifestyle Photographer | Napa Family Photography

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:18:30 +0000

I love that the last 3 sessions I posted were all returning clients with new additions to their families! It’s so much fun to watch these beautiful kiddos and their families grow. And such a privilege to be a part of capturing their memories.

I photographed Kalindi 2 years ago, when she was just about the same age as her little brother Lukas is now. She’s grown so much, but still has that beautiful smile and sparkling eyes. Little Lukas was such a cutie too! We met at a nearby vineyard in Napa to capture this session, and it was so much fun to see them all play, laugh and snuggle together. Below are some favorites, or view their slideshow here:

Shanti & David, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your family again! I look forward to our next session!

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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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Thad’s Little Sister | San Jose Lifestyle Photography | Fremont Family Photographer

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:00:28 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing Thad when he was just under a year old, back in 2006. Fast forward four years (and wow they flew by!), I was so excited to hear from his Moms about photographing his little sister Amelia! And just like her big brother, Amelia is super smart, tons of fun and just as adorable! I had so much fun photographing their sweet & fun family again!

Here are a few favorites from the session:

Jennifer & Jeanine, thank you so much for inviting me to capture this sweet 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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Happy Birthday Max! | Napa Family Photographer | Napa Valley Lifestyle Photography

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 00:57:48 +0000

Max turned one this week! A few weeks ago, we captured his 1 year photo session here in Napa & it was so much fun!!! Max is so full of personality! And I love, love, love the fun that he has with Mom & Dad. This shot below is one of those beautiful family moments that I hope to capture in every session. My hope is that my clients will look at it again, 10, 20 years down the line. And when they look at it, I hope it transports them back to this wonderful time together. And even though Max may not have a memory of this moment years later, I love to imagine that he’ll see in these images how loved & cherished he is.

A few more favorite images are in the gallery above, or you can view their slideshow here.

Dave, Lisa & Max, thanks so much for inviting me to capture this special time in your family!

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Brothers & Best Friends | Family Portrait Photography | San Francisco Lifestyle Photographer

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:17:34 +0000

For me, this moment is what it’s all about: love, fun, friendship, family.

It’s hard to believe how quickly time flies by, my first session with this family was in 2006! Now 5 sessions & 4 years along, it’s so much fun to see them all again, & what a sweet, sweet family. We found some beautiful spots around their home to photograph – wild onions surrounding a creek and swing. And despite missed naps & a delayed dinner, we still had a fun & silly time!

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