Alameda

Alex, Rachel and Baby Clementine – Alameda’s Newest Family

March 20, 2010 By Joey 14 Comments

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of photographing Alex and Rachel for a maternity session when Rachel was 8+ months pregnant. They were fabulous – super relaxed, clearly in love and looking forward to the arrival of Clementine. We had a great time and you can see the those results here.

We talked about the benefits of doing the post baby-shoot sooner than later. Of course no one knows how life changes after a newborn comes home so I was surprised when I got the “Clementine was born!!” call just 4 days after the birth. Even more amazing was that Rachel was in labor for two days. How she and Alex looked so amazing and together just 5 days after that experience is beyond me.

They were happy, enjoying themselves and bonding the little with one. Clementine is adorable of course and eating well which anyone with kids knows is also no easy task. I have to say they are doing great. I’m sure it also helps to have their family around. Rachel’s mom and dad were in from Chicago and Alex’s family is local so they are very well supported.

Rachel and Alex – congrats on your beautiful new family. Best of luck in the many semi-sleepless nights to come (Clementine is still after all a baby). And I feel obligated to pass on the advice that my good friend Arthur gave me when Lucius was just a few months old: “Always remember, they will never be this small again.” That really helped me when things got tough so I pass it on to you.

A few samples below and the complete gallery is here (password required).

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Filed Under: Maternity/Baby Tagged With: Alameda, San Francisco baby Photography, San Francisco Candid Photography, San Francisco Family Photographer, San Francisco Maternity Photographer, San Francisco Photographer

Tamar’s Birthday Party

March 4, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

On Saturday, Tamar had her second birthday party at Ruby’s Tumbling in Alameda. Tamar is the daughter of our good friends Tora and Shi. There were about 20 kids and their families there and everyone seemed to have a great time. Ruby’s is a perfect spot for parties for children. Lucius loved the rope swing and all the padded blocks and balance beams. Yet another reason why leaving San Francisco is actually an OK thing to do.

Thanks Tora and Shai. Happy Birthday again Tamar.

Gallery here (password required).

Filed Under: Friends Tagged With: Alameda, San Francisco Birthday Party Photography, San Francisco Child Photography, San Francisco Child Portraits, San Francisco Photographer

Rachel and Alex Maternity Session

February 21, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

I am really starting to love maternity sessions. I love the excitement and nervous energy that everyone (myself included) is feeling. It’s just all so crazy. But what I see in amid all that uncertainty is the love and tenderness from and for everyone involved. There is just nothing like seeing a mom-to-be looking at her belly with such unconditional love.

All of this was on display when I met Rachel and Alex to take their “baby on the way” photographs at their Alameda home. They are a nice, welcoming couple with a great little home just a few blocks from the beach. Rachel is looking fabulous with only a month or so to go and Alex has his “bob the builder” hat on in preparation for the arrival of their daughter. We spent time at their house and then went down to the marina area for for a fabulous sunset with San Francisco in the background. They are such a loving couple with a great sense of humor and goofiness. I think that really shows in these photographs and I’m sure they are going to make a great family.

Thank you Rachel and Alex for letting me take these photos of you. I can’t wait to meet your daughter and to see you as parents.

A few samples below and the complete gallery here (password required).

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