That’s why when Katie’s mama e-mailed me about newborn pictures, I was ecstatic.  And then, when I received the e-mail that she had made her entrance into the world and saw some of her first photographs, I was elated.  I could not wait to photograph this beautiful family.

Here are some of Katie’s first professional portraits.  Katie, it was an honor creating these for you and all those who love you!

Their first family picture .

Kaite and all who love you, enjoy these images!  I sure had fun creating them!!!

I just love the new ones!  So I was thrilled to take pictures of Kyle and Sarah’s new one, Caitlyn.  Caitlyn was all of 3 days old for her first photo shoot.  And that made everything so much more fun!  Check out her images:

I mean, what’s not to love!!!

Welcome, Caitlyn.  We are SO glad you are here!!!

(By the way, I have a really fabulous wedding to blog but I’ve discovered something about myself.  Blogging weddings intimidates me to death!  What if I pick the wrong images and then no one hires me! OR what if I pick the wrong images and scare the brides who already hired me.  AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!  I can’t take that kind of pressure.  So I need to go do some deep mediation and breathing exercises before the next post.  Make that 2 posts…we have a really fabulous wedding this weekend we can’t WAIT to share with you all.  Until then…enjoy Caitlyn.  That shouldn’t be too hard

Kristine and I get a long so well for many, many reasons.  But I think one big reason is because she is an artist too.  The art that she creates she creates with her voice.  And I’ll tell you, if I can create art half as beautiful with light as she creates with her voice, I’d be satisfied!  The best part of the session was when she sang to Cameron to help him settle down.  ”Great is Thy Faithfulness…” effortlessly floated off of her voice, and you could see this little tiny baby relax.  It was such a blessing to meet with them, to see their little baby, and create these images for them:

I think this is one of my all time favorite infant pictures:

SO glad you called Kristine, thanks for the honor!

But when Janowyn and her family hit the park, it takes on a whole new story.  No longer is Alamo Square simply a tourist magnet or the infamous image of San Francisco in the title sequence of “Full House” nor is it a place to stop and take in the view. Instead, it’s Janowyn’s domain!  She rules the playground equipment and confidently conquers all of it’s challenges.  She runs in the grass with her daddy and even stops to smell the flowers & follow the birds.  Now that she’s a big sister, sleeping in a toddler bed, and working on potty training, I would say that she has earned the right to redefine Alamo Square into her domain.

I had the honor of photographing Janyown, her family, and her new baby brother late last week.  I think the pictures say it all!  This little two year old is fantastically energetic – and so loving to her baby brother that it makes you smile.  And run really fast with the camera!  Take a look at their family pictures:

A swing overlooking downtown San Francisco. How lucky can you get?!

There is no where as tall as on Daddy’s shoulders!

A sweet moment with mom…

I love this moment – but I love the Alamo Square hint in the background, too.

Sibling love.

Thanks guys for a great day!  Enjoy your pictures!!

If you’re reading and would like me to photograph your family in San Francisco or Alamo Square, just drop me a line!

Sara

I wish I had time to tell you all what am AMAZING woman Rianna is, about her strong, loving heart – about the way she TRIUMPHS in adversity.  I wish I had time to tell you that she is one of the most genuine, gracious people that I know!!  Or that her house is perfectly organized even though she has a newborn…or that friendship comes so easy to her you all should want to be her friend…I wish there was enough time and blog space to document all of that, there just isn’t.  You’ll have to glean all of Rianna’s loveliness from looking at the images of her beautiful daughter:

Rory wasn’t in the best picture taking mood, but I really like these images.  And I love the ones where we got  a little bit more creative: 

Rory, I can’t wait for your formal pictures in just a few weeks!  Take care and don’t grow too much!!!

Sara

 I wouldn’t change a thing!  Have a great evening! - Sara 

This has been true of my relationship with the Sweeney family. I started working with them when Annie turned 5 – before Luke was born!!! Over the last year we’ve painted pumpkins, gone to Sea Ranch, shared in the birth of our children, and now – celebrated the twins turning 3 months old!!!! Aren’t they adorable!!! Check out their slide show for even more pictures.