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Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm a photographer located in the San Francisco Bay Area and I shoot weddings and relaxed lifestyle sessions of children and families. My husband Chris and I work together - and we're so glad you stopped by!

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Concord | Clayton Professional Photographer – Trish

Monday, January 11, 2010 at 4:59pm Posted in Uncategorized

Meet Trish.  You’ll be glad that you did, I promise.

Trish inspires me.  There’s no way you could ever guess her age…not even in a million years.  She has been a massage therapist for the majority of her career days, and now she is inspired to move in a different direction.

Trish easily and effortlessly connects with people.  She is SO MUCH FUN to work with, she genuinely cares, and, with grace-filled eyes, she can see through any pretense or facade.  But it’s clear that she uses this gift of hers not to judge or to condem, but to help others find healing.

Trish is changing careers and starting a new journey as a life coach.  That’s why she came to me!  That’s why she needed pictures.

It was such an honor to photograph Trish.  It took us about 30 seconds to become friends and it took me about 45 to realize that she makes an amazing life coach.  If you feel like you need healing, closure, or just someone to talk to to find some sure footing, I would highly recommend Trish.  Check out her site – or drop her a line and tell her how beautiful she is!

www.trishrayburn.com

Thanks Trish for the honor of taking your pictures!  Sara

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January 19, 2010 - 7:22 pm Mindy - The clouds and sun were really cooperating with you on this shot. Great shots.

Halloween 2009

Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:27pm Posted in Uncategorized

These caught my eye (and received a little extra photoshop love).  Actually there were lots of other people there having fun on Halloween, but it was the little ones that seemed to catch my eye.

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2010 is YOUR Year to REALLY Use that Camera!

Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 6:00pm Posted in Photo Breakdown, Workshops

Raise your hand if you got a fanncy (and by fancy I mean a DSLR) camera for Christmas!!!!  Raise your hand if you have a fancy camera in the closet that overwhelms you!  Raise your hand if you have a fancy camera but wish you knew how to use it better!

Almost 5 years ago Chris and I bought our first DSLR without knowing the first thing about how it works.  After lots of really bad pictures, reading lots of books, and taking lots of risks, I can honestly say that I love using my camera and know a trick or two that I can pass on to you.

Come join me for a quick, down and dirty (well, not really dirty…we’ll all stay very clean, I promise) introduction to digital SLR photography.  Here’s the info:

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Date: January 30, 2010

Location: 4101 Sacramento Street, Concord, CA 94521

Time: 9:00 – 10:30

Bring: Your Camera and a picture that you LOVE and one that didn’t turn out and you don’t know why.

Included: A PDF download of  Guitar Hero Photo Breakdown Cards, A quick verbal explanation of your camera features,  and help analyzing what went right and what went wrong in your pictures.

Price: $30

Questions Answered:

  1. What is ISO and what happens when I choose a higher ISO?  A Lower ISO?
  2. What is aperture and what happens when I choose a big number?  A small number?
  3. What is shutter speed?  When should I choose a high shutter speed?  A lower one?
  4. What do I need to know to get a good picture in natural light?  What do I need to avoid to get a good picture in natural light?

Doesn’t that sound like fun?  I’m super excited about this – and I hope you will join me! If you want to register, click here!!! You can pay online with your credit card or drop a check in the mail.  If you pay with credit card, be sure to select “pick up” so you aren’t charged for shipping.  Did I mention I make a good cup of coffee?  I have that and cream and sugar…maybe even a few snacks :-) .  How do bagels sound?

I really hope that are able to come to demystify that fancy camera and get on your way to taking amazing pictures.  Drop me a line if you have questions and let me know you are coming!

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San Ramon Wedding Photographer | Mike & Linda’s wedding

Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:50am Posted in Uncategorized

I met Mike and Linda just a few weeks ago.  But in that short amount of time, I can tell you they are some of the most sincere, happy, and authentic people I’ve meet.

Linda and Mike were so excited to be married.  It made ME giddy!  Driving home that day from their wedding made me want to get married (to Chris of course) all over again.  Their love for each other is abundantly clear, and they are just a delight to be around.  Here are a few images from their wedding day.

We started at Mike’s house where Linda got ready:

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Look how excited Linda is!

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After taking family pictures at the house, Mike and Linda snuck away for some outdoor portraits.  The light and foliage was beautiful.  Linda was stunning.

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Really, aren’t they just gorgeous together?!

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You can tell, Mike and Linda make each other so happy.

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Mike is a very dapper groom, I must say.

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And Linda, well, I think this picture says it all!

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Linda – you are radiant!!  You are radiant in your portraits and walking down the isle.

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I think Mike thought so too!

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I love the first kiss (and to be honest…Linda and Mike had several :-) but that’s a different story!!).  But more than the first kiss itself, I love the moments right before and right after the first kiss.  Don’t you?

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There were so many “love” moments during their short ceremony!

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The ceremony took place in a restaurant that was very meaningful to Mike.  The guests were able to stay at their tables and visit before dinner was served.  Mike and Linda gave out these lovely ornaments as favors and everyone had lots of fun opening their gifts.

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There were two sweet toasts before dinner.  I love this moment between Mike and Linda:

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It was SO much fun being a part of this event.  For me, there is something about the simplicity and authenticity of Linda and Mike’s wedding that makes me still think about how much fun it was to be there.  In many ways, I felt more like a guests than a vendor.  And that’s a great feeling.

Here’s one last portrait of the two of them.  This one makes me smile :-) .

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