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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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Luke is 3

Last week it became official.  Well, I know I know, was probably official long before that :-) .  But officially last week Monday, we have fully and completely exited the baby and toddler stage.  Luke turned three.  And not only does he now need his own ticket to get into Disneyland (bummer!), we now have 2 children, albeit small children.

We celebrated by sending Luke on a treasure hunt for his new GeoTrax train and airplane set!  It has been so much fun to watch him play and enjoy this gift, so much like a big boy and not like a baby :) .  Weighing in at 43 pounds, it’s clear that he is growing up big and strong.  And, I know what they all say is true: someday – before I know it – I will have to look up at him instead of picking him up in my arms.  Be that as it may, in my heart Luke will always stay my sweet baby boy.  I love you Luke!

Here are some pictures of him playing with his new GeoTrax!!!

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February 18, 2010 - 10:44 pm Merrilee - So much fun! I love it :) The color in these images is just fantastic!

February 17, 2010 - 6:48 pm Grandma Van Noord - You are such a big boy! We love you so much. LOve, Garndma and Grandpa Van Noord

February 17, 2010 - 5:40 pm Rebecca - That toy looks like the most fun EVER. Can I come over and play? ;)

Wedding University || Bay Area Wedding Photographer

What is Wedding University?

Simple, the Wedding University is a one day of classes led by industry leaders designed to educate brides and grooms on how to plan a wedding.

But Wedding University is actually much more than that.  Founded and hosted by Jubilee Lau and Jean Marks, Wedding University is an experience, an experience that showcases contemporary gowns, hair and make up stylings, room/table decor, lighting, music, food – everything that is involved in planning a wedding.  But Wedding University provides the experience as well as the behind the scenes sneak peek into how the experience was created so that brides and grooms can go home and make their wedding day everything they are dreaming it can be.

I found out about Wedding University from Janece Shellooe, a Northern California wedding planner who I have had the opportunity to work with first hand and get to know as a friend.  Janece worked with Jubilee and Jean coordinating many details of the Wedding University.  I can honestly say that if I were to get married again, the first person I would hire would be Janece.  If you are getting married, check out her site, and give her a call!!!!

My role at Wedding University was to photograph the lovely ladies who modeled the gowns.  With their hair and make up styled by the esteemed Armando Sarabia of Get Your Do Up, the gowns provided by the stylish Gabrielle Medrano of Gabrielle’s Bridal Atelier, and the striking backdrop of the Four Seasons East Palo Alto, I was able to do exactly what I love to do, use natural light to create simple yet striking images that make your eyes want to linger and move your heart to feel something new.  Check them out!

What do you think?  Aren’t they lovely young women?

Thanks for including me in this event!!!  I felt right at home :-)

Sara

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February 16, 2010 - 11:40 pm Merrilee - Sara, these are wonderful! I just love the one with the blue frame in the background. The lighting is gorgeous!

February 13, 2010 - 8:38 am Sarah Sharp - So beautiful! You have a gift, Sara, for capturing the essence of your subject. Thanks for sharing these...

Concord | Clayton Professional Photographer – Trish

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

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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