Category Archives: Environmental

Artistic Collaboration | in the words of Monty Python… and now for something completely different

I had a bit of a cranky day today… no patience, not enough sleep, who knows what else. The afternoon rolled around and I headed out for my session with Spencer knowing that it would be great to see him again, but feeling a bit tired, still grumpy, and wondering where my inspiration would come from. You know...

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Creative Love Photography | San Francisco Styled Shoot | Inspiration Board

What an amazing time we had creating this styled shoot! My incredible stylist, Carrie D. Mader, pulled together exactly the right mix of things to convey exactly the sentiments of the session… this is the inspiration board… actual images coming soon!

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Modern San Francisco Family Portraits | Welcome Baby Liam!!

Seems like yesterday you saw Matika’s gorgeous baby bump in her San Francisco Urban Maternity Session, and newborn baby Liam came just a few days later… Oh, he’s a yummy little guy, and I am so glad I got to hold him, and get my baby fix… Here’s his first professional family portrait in his home… So...

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Tiburon Belvedere Newborn Photography | Newborn Abby on location

oh, the sweetness of a brand new life… As I said to her mommy, there’s not a better way to start my day than photographing a brand new baby! Welcome to this little miss, and congratulations to her family, especially her wonderful big brother, who is getting so big! Remember all you future mommies out...

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San Francisco Maternity Photographer | Spring Blooms for Simply Bloom Owner!

It’s never too late to schedule your maternity session… well, at least if you schedule it before the baby arrives… Matika & Mike, and their son Luke are expecting a new baby this Thursday!!! We headed out to Golden Gate Park to the Queen Wilhemina Tulip Garden on Sunday and it was a beautiful spring...

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San Carlos Belmont Children’s Portraits | Mini Sessions for $95 for one week only!!

I am feeling the spring time, and am so pleased to offer a special portrait mini-session in and around my San Carlos children’s photography studio on Wednesday and Friday, February 10 and 12th,  just in time for Valentine’s Day!!! Only $95, which is a savings of almost $200 from our regular session fee! Reserve your 30 minute...

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Holiday Portraits in the Woods – Last chance for sessions before the studio closes for the holidays!

I truly had hoped to have time to schedule some mini-sessions for the holidays, but weddings and regular portrait sessions kept me hopping until the bitter end… I will be organizing a spring open house instead, so we’ll be all ready for Mother’s Day! Thanks for understanding! I do have a couple of openings for...

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Lifestyle Children’s Photography – Josh, Daddy and the airplane!!

Special thanks to “Uncle” Mitch for giving Josh his first flying machine today! Daddy and Josh took the plane out for a spin, and crashed a lot to Josh’s giggly delight! Daddy giggled too… :^) Kim

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Pumpkin Patch Portraits – Oh, how they grow…

I love to photograph children in a pumpkin patch! The candid style with the colorful background is always a favorite… Doesn’t hurt that Fall is my absolutely favorite season! The crisp snap in the air, the bright blue sky, and pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere!! Here’s two… same patch, same kid, 2 years different… my baby is...

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Lifestyle Children’s Portraits – Summertime Ice Cream Fun

Whew, it’s been a hot time in the City this summer… we have had numerous days that we could play in the backyard, which in the 10 years we have lived in this house in the fog, have been a rarity until the past year or so… what does that say about global warming?? I...

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Calistoga Wine Country Weddings – Ginny & Kit get married today!!!

So excited that 7/11 has finally arrived! Kit & Ginny, and their wedding coordinator, Chris Flitter have been a dream to work with from the very beginning! In a couple of hours I’ll be headed up to Calistoga to the beautiful Hans Fahden Vineyards! Here’s a spread from their really cool guest book I designed for...

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Engagement Portraits – Rachel and Jesse

Really looking forward to Rachel and Jesse’s wedding at the end of July! We got up early and it was worth it for the beautiful light in the woods! I am really looking forward to designing their custom wedding guest book, and can’t wait to share all the images with them! You guys were so...

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Belmont Portrait Photography – more from Golden Gate School!

Here’s some more images from my class at Golden Gate School! I was trying to rest up and kick this cold, but I just couldn’t help myself!!!! Thanks again to the models, GGS staff (Katie & Leland, you guys were great!) and especially my students for making this a great week! hugs, Kim

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Environmental Children's Portraits – Joshblog

Since so many of my friends and family follow my blog to get updates on the Josh-meister, I do feel the need to post lots of images of him, especially since at this age, he seems to be changing so much every week! On Friday when Jill and I took our photo safari in the...

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Environmental Portraits – My pal, Jill

Speaking of trusty associates, Jill and I made a date last Friday to have lunch and go photograph some stuff just for fun! She has a wedding coming up at the San Francisco Zoo, and my avid blog readers know how I love the zoo… So we walked around, met some really nice people, and...

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Outdoor Children's Activity Portraits – San Francisco Zoo

Michelle and Steve got married 5 years ago (where has the time gone???) and we were pregnant with our sons at exactly the same time – due just a day apart. We always love it when we get to see Michelle and Connor, and Josh kept asking for his friend all evening! Here’s Connor on...

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Environmental Portraits Half Moon Bay

Ahhh… the mustard, and my little red head… not perfect lighting, but still worth the stop, and worth falling in a ditch… Ouch!! Two thoughts went through my head… Save Josh, and Save the new camera (yes, in that order…)

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Environmental Children's Portraits – The New 5D Mark II

Always when I get a new piece of equipment I always test it thoroughly before I trust it and put it to work for my clients… I just purchased the phenomenal new 5D Mark II for this years main camera, and I am completely thrilled with its performance in my tests, and am excited to...

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San Francisco Children's Photography – Zoo Day

Josh is hardcore into his zoo phase, so off we went again today (better than the last time we went on his birthday in the pouring rain, for sure!!) We ran into my old friend Jennifer and her two kiddos, and it was nice to catch up! The kids have gotten so big… I photographed...

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Environmental Portraits – Alameda Shutterbabes!

I have the distinct privelege to be close friends with 3 women whom I think are the most talented and vibrant friends and photographers I know… We formed a networking group a few years ago, and meet monthly to challenge each other, work on business ideas, and find ways to give back to the community....

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