Cheryl, Vijay and Baby-to-be in Alamo Square

Cheryl and Vijay are something like eight and half months pregnant and I have to say they are doing extremely well – happy, relaxed (for the most part), and clearly working together.  I really enjoy seeing a couple that is so connected as they are.  Not only does it make a make a maternity portrait session a joy but you just know that the little child will be well cared for and loved.   Serious congrats to them for not only their new baby (almost) but also for their new house.  They definitely have it going on and I can’t wait see them they are officially a family.

We met at Alamo Square.  If you are familiar with San Francisco or have read any of my previous Alamo Square posts (I have a lot of family photo shoots there), then you know this is the home of famous Painted Ladies.  It’s also windy and on this day gray and cold.  Cheryl and Vijay didn’t let that slow them down and we got some really nice photographs.  Best part was seeing how playful they are together.  Vijay channeled his inner diva and came up with all sorts of posing ideas.  Apparently he had been thinking about this day for sometime.  Cheryl showed a level of grace and elegance that was a pleasure to work with – and that is saying something given how pregnant she is.

Cheryl and Vijay – thank you for letting me be apart of the this time in your lives.  Best wishes with the delivery and in the weeks until I see you again.

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Heather and Patty in the Park

Normally my mom and daughter portrait shoots involve babies, dollies, and bellies.  This was different.  There were still lots of laughs and a few of those “how do we stand” awkward moments but this was two grown women with a clear love and respect for each other.  That was very cool to see.  Now Patty is still the mom and Heather is still the daughter, but they clearly have reached a point in their relationship where they can enjoy each others company as adults.  Family photographers don’t always get to see that that so it was a refreshing change.  We met at Alamo Square park, the home of the painted ladies and some great views of San Francisco.  It’s also home to a fairly strong afternoon wind which made for some challenges.   But Heather and Patty were troopers and we had a great time.

Heather and Patty – thanks for letting me be apart of mother/daughter day.  Hope you enjoy the those.

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Katherine and Robert Engagement Session

I met Robert and Katherine at the Alamo Square in San Francisco for an engagement photo session.  For those of you that don’t know, Alamo Square is also home to the famous Painted Ladies.  They wanted something that said “San Francisco” and there are few places better than Alamo Square for that.   Robert and Katherine are super nice and while I’ve only met them an hour, I’d say its safe say that their wedding will be a very good time.  Best of luck and have a great honeymoon.

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Norris Family Portrait Session

Last week I photographed Mark and Nancy Norris and their two young sons Luca and Mateo.  They live in Alamo Square/Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco and have a beautiful home which they generously opened up for the portrait session.  Within minutes Luca showed me the house, his toys and his pet tire – aptly named “Tire”.  And little Luca – who is just getting his walking legs – followed us inserted his will whenever he could (as all younger brothers do).  There is clearly a lot of love in the Norris Family.  Best part of this photo session came when the mustaches appeared.  Don’t exactly remember who suggested it but it sure was wonderful to see the entire family play and be silly with each other.

Thanks Norris Family.  I had a great time.

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