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San Carlos Baby Photographer | summer studio fun

millcottage — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:10:03 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting Shelley and Alex at a portrait photography session event I did at the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco when Alex was a baby. Soon after they came to my studio bringing along daddy Dustin, and we had such a fun time capturing Alex’s plentiful smiles. We made an adorable book of Alex’s baby session images, and after a couple of years I noticed on facebook that Shelley was pregnant again with another boy!! We waited just long enough til he was the same age as Alex’s session, and then they came to the studio! Seeing Alex so grown up is amazing, and meeting his little brother was just a joy! We faced adversity (it was early evening – not a good time for toddlers and babies, and something like 100 degrees at the studio…) and we jumped around, laughed, bounced and cajoled the boys into a great session!! On this Fourth of July weekend, I wanted to share a couple of my favorites so that daddy can see them too! He’s off serving our country in the reserves, and I send my gratitude to him and all the others! Here’s some family portraits!

Nicky sitting at the photo studio!

Everybody looking at the camera??? Yes!!!!

San Carlos Baby Photographer | Walden’s Round-up

millcottage — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 05:17:41 +0000

Oh my gosh… when this lil’ cowboy’s parents brought him in and I saw this hat, I knew… I just knew that this session would be completely adorable! It’s been 4 months since this little guy was born, and this is the third time he’s been in front of my lens already! (smart parents and Watch Me Grow program = a year of fantastic photo memories!) I just love this image… LOVE it! Enjoy, and don’t forget to have your darling cowboys and cowgirls photographed often in their first year… it’s amazing to have a chronicle of how they change and grow!

I love to see my Watch Me Grow clients often!!

beautiful children’s portraits | Watch Me Grow Program

millcottage — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 04:47:01 +0000

One of the things I always love is capturing images of the families that grow out of my wedding photography business! It makes me so happy to continue to be your family photographer throughout the many phases of family life! Often friends of my couples are starting or growing their families at the same time, and my clients have so kindly referred many of their friends to me to become their family photographers as well! Recently a family that is friends with two of my wonderful clients came in to bring their brand new baby boy and their adorable daughter to enter my Watch Me Grow program! I know that having a new baby in a family is an exciting time for all, but often the big brother or big sister needs a little extra attention too, since Mom and Dad have to take care of the new little one! This special girl got to wear my special fairy princess dress at the end of the session, and she was just perfect! I’ll share more later of her adorable baby brother, but she is getting her own post!

Big Sister and Fairy Princess!

Baby Portraits in San Carlos Studio | Greg, Cynthia and baby Lily

millcottage — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:23:12 +0000

Isn’t she adorable? Here is a cute little slideshow of baby Lily’s portrait session at Mill Cottage Kids Studio a few weeks ago!

Boudoir Workshop with delicious boudoir | Sign up NOW!

millcottage — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:17:28 +0000

Just Added! Renegade has been invited to be a part of next weekend’s World Photography Festival in San Fran. Our “Racy, Red, Renegade boudoir workshop” will be held Saturday, November 20, starting at 10:15am.

Above photo, Lush Magazine, spring 2008, is SOLELY shown to illustrate just one of the looks that we are preparing for you to shoot on!

View more sample photos

Three separate set-ups
Three female models in lingerie (all age 18 or older) and simple sets
Shoot with lead instructor Kim Sayre from Delicious Boudoir; work 1:1 with the models
Limited to no more than 15 participants
Plenty of space–900 sq feet studio
Every effort is being made to obtain full model release from each lady; stay tuned for updates

This session is $129 for one.

Bring a friend and the two of you are just $200.

To register as a duo, please email me.

All attendees must have festival pass (*$27 for Renegades). The festival pass provides access to the event on all four days, plus the launch party Thursday evening.

*$27 for 4-day festival pass if you buy ticket online:

http://www.worldphoto.org/events/events/getdiscount/ Enter promo code: SFFEST10

Festival schedule

For more information (or to register if you do not wish to join the Meetup group), email martha or view event page.

To visit Renegade Photo Shoots – Bay Area, go here:

http://www.meetup.com/Renegade-Photo-Shoots-Bay-Area/

Holiday Portrait Sessions | People love to see your face!

millcottage — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:02:00 +0000

Did you have a new addition to your family this year? Do you have a beloved furry creature who is always there for you? Will beloved family members be coming into town for the holidays? Capture those amazing moments and make your holiday gift giving list a little shorter with a fun holiday portrait mini-session from Mill Cottage Photography. I am offering some holiday mini-sessions so you can get up, get out, and get your family portraits done in time for the holidays! Here’s the (amazing value) deal… Just $95 for a mini-session, which is about 30 minutes long and a $200 savings from our usual full session fee! If you need a session on the weekend, then there is a minimum order fee of an additional $200, which is credited back to you for your order. I am going to be at the San Carlos studio and a nearby park (weather permitting) on the Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 27-28, so you can combine your holiday shopping with your holiday greetings!!! Specials will be available for holiday cards, and if you bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots, you will receive a bonus 5×7 print for your donation! Call 415-515-6370 to schedule your family!!! Happy Holidays from Mill Cottage Photography and Mill Cottage Kids!!!

San Carlos Studio Baby Portraits | all smiles and toes!

millcottage — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:45:13 +0000

Babies, babies! I just luv them! Especially when I have known their parents through their engagement, wedding and marriage! Little Miss Lily visited me for the second time in the studio (the first time was for her mommy’s maternity session when she was still cozy in the belly!) What a smiley, happy, adorable baby!!! Her parents are completely in love, and so am I! I am so glad they are a member of my Watch Me Grow plan so I will see her on regular intervals through her first year and beyond! For more details on the Watch Me Grow plan, just give me a call or an email, and without further ado… here is lovely Lily loving her toes!! xoxo

Lovely Lily

San Carlos Baby Photographer | delicate baby birdie…

millcottage — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:03:05 +0000

Sweet Baby in the Nest!

Ahhhhh, sweet baby portraits always make my day! The first time I photographed Justice he was 12 days old! Now he’s right about 10 weeks old, and such a sweet baby! Having had the distinct pleasure to have listened to Anne Geddes speak at my photography degree ceremony, I have always admired her approach to photographing babies. She was the originator of a creative style, and really paved the way for those of us who love to represent these lovely little angels in creative ways. Thanks to his mama for bringing him to my studio today! Here are two of my favorites from our session!

San Carlos Baby Photographer | Studio Baby Session for Zach!

millcottage — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:38:38 +0000

This baby is a big sister now!

The latest Ellison Addition, Zachary!

Has it been 5 years??? really?? A warm August day (the day before my birthday!) 5 years ago, I photographed Ross and Jessica’s wedding at Mountain Terrace! It was beautiful, and we all had a great time! Jessica chose cobalt blue glass bottles filled with bright gerbera daisies, and their first glance photo is still one of my all time favorites! the smile on Jessica’s face was so adorable! I was happy to hear from them a few years later when Emilia was born, and when I saw them with brand new baby Zach today, I was amazed at what a lovely young lady she has become! Here are couple of my favorites!! Jessica, I think she looks just like you!

San Carlos, Belmont Baby Photographer | Miss Ellie is getting so big!!

millcottage — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:50:46 +0000

Oh, how I love a happily ever after… this baby is soooooo loved, and cherished by all of us who know her, especially her mommy and daddy! Her newborn photography session was a joyous day, and look how much she has grown!!! She’s just so super smiley, and it’s always great to see her and her mommy!! Oh, Mel, you are not gonna believe these photos… oh, well, you probably WILL believe them because you live with Ellie, and see how cute she is every day… mwah! Big hugs and kisses!

I am the happiest baby!!!

San Carlos Children’s Portraits | Sophia turns One!!

millcottage — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 04:28:51 +0000

NO!! It's MY CAKE!!!!!

Sophia was just crawling the first time I photographed her and her family last year… my how time flies! She just had her first birthday, and is as cute as ever! We had a blast with the tu-tus and she LOVED her cake!

Peek-a-boo

San Carlos Baby Photographer | New Wall Art for Your Child’s Room!

millcottage — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:42:16 +0000

The Spring flowers are here!!

Oh yeah, been getting creative with fun children’s photography wall collections! This is our newest springtime offering, and can be ordered in sizes from 10×10 to 30×30! Just choose a few of your favorite images, and we’ll do the rest! Can be completely customized to match your child’s room’s color scheme! See how our creative adorable garden grows!! This would also make a perfect custom invitation to your little one’s birthday party!

San Carlos Belmont Childrens Photographer | Happy Valentine’s Day!

millcottage — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:53:23 +0000

So great to see Miss Madeleine and her sweet sister Gianna, and Mommy Nicole at my San Carlos photography studio on Friday! Can’t wait until our next photo playdate with the fabulous fairy dress! Here are a couple of my favorte for Valentine’s Day! I heart you guys!!!

Won't you be my Valentine?

Valentine Sisters

San Carlos Belmont Baby Photographer | Friends from the Start!

millcottage — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:03:29 +0000

Four little babies sitting on the couch!

I could say it a million times, baby portraits in my San Carlos studio are such a joy! I will have a blog post for each of these babies (oh, how they have grown!) but first, here’s one of all of them together! (no small feat at 4PM when the afternoon crankies can sneak into the sweetest of babies!) Their mommies are all the best of friends, and I have photographed each of their weddings over the years, and as fate would have it, they all have wonderful sweet babies in their arms these days, who I am sure will love growing up together!

San Carlos Newborn Photographer | Ossi is brand new!

millcottage — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:50:05 +0000

sigh, only two weeks old...

mmmmmm… photographing lots of babies today! Have to give you just one for now! Joel, Pia & Noah, thanks for sharing Ossi with me today! He is just so wonderful and snuggly! More to come, of course, but now I need to snuggle my own baby!

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

millcottage — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:34:47 +0000

Woodland Series Portraits on February 15, 2010

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 studio or outdoor session today by calling 415.515.6370, or sending an email to inquiry@millcottagephoto.com. Sessions are available between 10AM and 4:30PM on those two days only!!! We also will be having a special Woodland Series portrait event on Monday, February 15, and are accepting only three clients for that day for an on location session in the Los Altos Hills. The times available are 11:30, 12:00 noon and 12:30, and sessions will be 20 minutes, 1-2 children only.

All new clients will receive a special $25 gift card with purchase of a session, and current clients will receive a complimentary 5×7 print of their favorite image from the session as well as a $25 gift card! Images will be shown in your own personal, password protected web gallery, and will be available for purchase on-line for 3 days after they have been posted, so alert the grandparents, friends and family to be ready! Reposting your gallery after those 3 days will incur a $100 fee, which will automatically be applied to your order!

San Carlos Studio Baby Portraits – “A” is for Adorable Audrey!!

millcottage — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:41:48 +0000

Audrey's Baby Portraits by Mill Cottage Photography

It’s so hard to believe that I photographed Michelle & Patrick’s wedding almost 4 years ago… and I was thrilled to hear from Michelle that they had a baby girl back in October! Today was the day I got to see Michelle and meet Audrey, and she couldn’t be cuter! She’s got her mommy’s grace (and that of her namesake, Audrey Hepburn!) and she looks so much like her daddy too! Here are just a couple of teasers for you guys!! Really looking forward to sharing them all with you soon!!

San Carlos Children's and Family Portraits – Studio Play Date!!

millcottage — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:16:00 +0000

Every once in a while we do a studio playdate, and we always have a great time, and catch some great portraits! Today Josh & I got to play with Adam & Luke (and their parents, of course), and here area couple of favorites!