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San Jose Children’s Photographer: MIA

Perhaps you have noticed I have not been posting a lot recently.  HELLOOOO FACEBOOK :)   I thought I would love writing blog entries but as it turns out, I prefer writing short updates and like the fact that Facebook allows my clients to share images easily with friends and family.  So for now, go to my Facebook Page to see recent work posted. 

That’s it for now! Here’s the link to the Bugs and Butterflies Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Bugs-and-Butterflies-Photography/113714525316893

San Jose Family Photographer | Cousins

This past year, I wanted to give my mother and father in law a special gift for Christmas.  They always do so much for our family and really enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.  Here is one image they received, a 10X30 of all the kids together!

San Jose Children’s Photographer

Well the holiday season was once again a whirlwind and although it seems I went underground, that isn’t the case.  I get caught up in sessions and fulfilling orders and thus make very little time for other things such as random acts of writing (ie, the blog!)

At any rate, what a great start to the new year with this fresh little face!  This little guy’s expressions made me smile and laugh throughout his session.   This seems to be one of his signature “looks”…..

San Jose Baby Photographer: Growing Baby Ahead!

Here is beautiful Kalhia!! It has been a pleasure watching her grow from just a week old to a year old.  Each time I photographed her this past year, her parents brought her dad’s surfboard.  It is fun to document her growth from session to session this way and I can provide the family with something really meaningful and fun as a result.  I am looking forward to seeing how much Kalhia likes the beach at our next session!

San Jose Children’s Photographer

This little cutie recently celebrated her first birthday.   I loved her little full cheeks and beautiful eyes.   She has a little brother on the way, so a session of her own seemed a great way to celebrate both things….

San Jose Baby Photographer

BABY AIDAN AND A RANDOM THOUGHT…

I can’t believe it is September already! Things have been smooth sailing over at the studio, and I’ve been enjoying seeing some of my regulars coming through my doors as well as some fun new families.

My youngest son Max started kindergarten a couple weeks ago, so I will create another post that includes a few images of his smiling face on that first day.   I didn’t *really* cry as we dropped him off that first day because the teacher needed to shut the door as soon as all the kids walked into the classroom (someone was very upset and having separation anxiety).  It made the event very anticlimactic.  But I had mourned for a few weeks preceeding that day.  There was nothing I could do to stop time.  It was going to happen.   Ahhh, again, I’ll save this emotional stuff for another post coming soon which includes an image or 2…..

The other day I had a random thought.   Why do people order sliders? I don’t understand it.  Usually there are like “3″ sliders (burgers typically).  Why not just order the full size burger? We took the kids out for dinner last week and I pointed out the “slider option” on the menu, thinking 10 year old Tanner might think they were kind of cute and give them a try.    He proceeded to make a sarcastic remark about how he ALWAYS ORDERS THE ADULT HOT DOG.  Well, EXCUSE me.

We were at Johnny Rocket’s by the way, one of our favorite burger joints.   And who would have guessed it, but they happen to have THE BEST philly cheesesteak sandwich in San Jose.  In my opinion.  Which is pretty valid.  I used to order their burgers, and now I only order the cheesesteaks, with all the extra fixings.  Hey, you might have read somewhere this blog could contain random thoughts.  Well, there you go.

I recently had the pleasure of photographing baby Aidan for a second time recently.  He is a delight and has the biggest, most contagious smile! I bet there isn’t ANYONE who could come face to face with Aidan and not break into a smile themselves.

Aidan’s mom is a doctor, so I thought it would be cute to have him pose in a little white lab jacket with the stethoscope.  While posing, he demonstrated he knew exactly what he was supposed to do with the stethoscope.  He put the round part right onto his chest! It was amazing.  I mean, he probably hasn’t had that experience at the doctor’s office TOO many times, being that he’s under a year old, so I found that very interesting.

His parents are smiley people too, which is great.  Thank you Shayna and Mike, for bringing your little bundle of joy into my world this month!

Here he is….

Surely You\'d trust a doctor with no pants?

the studio.

Tonight I decided I should put a few pictures of the studio on the blog so potential clients could get a feel for the environment of the studio.  The studio’s decor is warm and comfortable, and is located in the heart of downtown Los Gatos, within walking distance of many things.

Many  “dates”  between my clients have commenced with their portrait ordering appointment (the appointment after the session to see the images of their beautiful babies and children),  followed by a tasty meal at one of the many great restaurants on Santa Cruz avenue.

I’m looking forward to meeting some newbies in the coming months!

Who says a big bum is a bad thing?

When you are a baby, a big bum is cute. I loved little Solene’s serious expression as I attempted to photograph her au naturale. She has beautiful, soft blonde hair and very feminine features. And when she smiles, she has a cute little dimple in her cheek. I am looking forward to meeting her older brother during a second session this fall.

I hate it when businesses start to promote Christmas in July.

So I decided to wait until August.

Seriously though, for those existing clients (or potentially new clients) who are pondering giving Bugs and Butterflies Photography portraits this holiday season, now is a good time to book your appointment if you’d like to select from premium dates and times.

In order to provide the very best customer experience, I limit the amount of sessions I take per month. The past three years in a row, I have had to turn away several families wanting sessions in October, November & December because they contacted me too late in the season and I was booked through the rest of the year.

If you’re planning on giving Bugs and Butterflies Photography portraits as holiday gifts, it is recommended you complete your session by the end of October.

September is a beautiful month for outdoor family sessions at a park or on the beach. But I always have great ideas for families who would prefer to come into the studio for their session.

I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

(Yes, this is the same baby from the former post, but this is how he reacted when I told him I might be booked if he calls me for a session too late).

Sweet and soft

I thoroughly enjoyed photographing this little one! He was a very smiley, happy baby and the camera loves him.

Here, he’s making a special appearance looking suspiciously like a teddy bear…

AJAXed with AWP