Marin Newborn Baby Photography // Baby Nina

One of the biggest privileges we have as photographers is getting to celebrate with families on the most important days of their lives. We photographed Jelly + Avneesh's wedding several years ago and then, when their beautiful baby girl Nina was born, they asked us to come take photos of their sweet little bundle - just one week old! Having spent time with Jelly + Avneesh, we already knew what kind of wonderful love they have for each other, but add in their perfect daughter, and the love was through the roof. It was beautiful to watch them watching their little human -- this here is when time seems to stop -- and we are reminded of what life is all about.

Congratulations lovely family! So happy for you three!!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Holiday Family Photo Session at Cavallo Point in Sausalito

Sometimes we feel like we should have a more regular workout schedule, but then we're reminded that our job is to carry around heavy gear and run after adorable little kiddos. Baby Lily really made sure we got our Sunday workout in and, we had the best time running loops and sprinting down grassy lawns with this darling adventurer. Cavallo Point is a dreamy location for a family photo session in the Bay Area, because it has everything you could ever want -- beach, trees, lawns, and historic architecture. 

Enjoy this peek into this super active and playful holiday session with Lily and her wonderful parents :)

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Holiday Family Photo Session in Berkeley at Live Oak Park

Every year, we get the incredible opportunity to ramble through beautiful spaces with the Schrader family and take their photos. Ok - while there is definitely some rambling, there is also plenty of rolling, running, and twirling: their adorable daughters are dynamos full of so much goofy energy. After chasing them around Live Oak Park in Berkeley, we don't feel any regret about swapping gym class for a bowl of ice-cream and a movie. All jokes aside, we adore these folks. Whether Cate is showing off her latest dance moves she insists are "tricks," or Abby displays the best cascade of giggles, or Grant and Lex allow us to ask them once again for some clutch parenting tips, this family has a big place in our hearts.

Lex + Grant, congratulations on your beautiful family! You two are raising two wonderful, strong and hilarious girls :) Enjoy these photos from their winter photography session.

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Baby's 1st Birthday // A Farm Themed Birthday Party for Hunter

Remember those farm nursery songs from your childhood you used to sing? Grab yerself a hay bale, take a swig of root beer, close your eyes, and find yourself transported to toddler's heaven with all the "Quack-Quack-Quacks," "Oink-Oink-Oinks," and "Baa-Baa-Baaaas" you could want.

Michelle and Greg get the blue ribbon for putting on the best farm party in the city to celebrate their son, Hunter's, first birthday. Hunter arrived to the party in style, wheeling it in his miniature blue Mustang convertible. Hobby horses, red bandanas, and cowboy hats hung off the fence rails and chairs. The tables were festooned with cowhide print tablecloths. The centerpieces featured farm scenes with animals and a barn, stuck into mini haybales, with "Happy Birthday, Hunter" signs. His birthday cake was decorated to look like an adorable red barn, and the party favors were custom cookies shaped like barns as well. The snack table was farm themed with "chicken feed," "tractor wheels," and "baby apples." Hunter's photo display hung on a rustic wood pallet. They also got a food truck to serve "The Hunter," delicious chicken and waffles served up hot. Did we mention, there was also a live petting zoo set up in the yard with alpacas, goats, ducks, a tortoise, and bunnies!!! Forget Pinterest, all your farm-themed party ideas are right here.

We are so excited to celebrate Hunter's first birthday. The party was fantastic. Friends and family were able to relax and have a darn dootin' good time, grateful to have this great guy in their lives. To many many more wonderful years! 

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam

Holiday Family Photo Session at Cavallo Point, Sausalito

Thanksgiving season means turkey, stuffing, and, in our family's tradition: turnips and carrots! It also means we get to do tons of family sessions, as the holidays bring families together from far and wide. We recently photographed the Caltagirones , as their daughter returned home from college and their son enjoyed a short break from high school homework. It was a perfect opportunity to get in some bear hugs and go exploring the Bay. This family photo session at Cavallo Point in Sausalito with views of the Golden Gate Bridge was sun-filled and actually pretty warm, considering it was the end of November :)

Also, special thanks to the Caltagirones for their support of the SF high school, Saint Ignatius, and for helping to raise money for scholarships for low-income families.

Enjoy this peek into our family session with the wonderful Caltagirones! Happy holidays!

xoxo,

Ariel + Sam