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My baby is 2 months old!

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:09:59 +0000

Hello my loyal blog readers. I am sorry things have been so quiet around here. I had vowed to keep up with blogging, then I had a baby and my world got flipped upside down.

I will not lie. This has been ROUGH. I had incorrectly thought that my daughter would be a tiny clone of my son. She would like long car rides, love swinging in her swing. I could not be more wrong. Both the car seat and swing induce screaming!

When Grey was born, my milk never came in, despite my best efforts at helping it along. This time around, it did. I was elated. I was finally going to have the beautiful bonding experience that I had dreamed of! Um, wrong again. Breastfeeding is HARD work. Never ending work. The kind of work that has you constantly second guessing if your baby is getting enough to eat, if you’re producing enough, if her latch is right.

And the hormones. My goodness. To say I have been dealing with a bit of Postpartum Depression would be an understatement. I have a couple of very, very rough weeks. Questioning my position and ability as a parent. Questioning my love for my child. Questioning my choice in adding to our family. Starting medication and then deciding not to continue with it. Starting therapy. Starting to think positively. Having realizations.

I’ve finally let go. Just this week I realized that Winter is not Greyson. Winter is her own little person. She likes to be held like a sack of potatoes. She likes to walk around outside in the evening. She doesn’t like the swing or the car. She likes to be swaddled and sleeps best in her own space. She is the exact opposite of her brother. I need to try to figure HER out and stop feeling like a bad mommy because what worked for Grey in the early days does not work for her.

Yes, it took me 11 weeks, and many tear filled days to figure this out. And I haven’t blogged HERE, because I knew my blogging would sound absolutely nutty!

I am back. I am starting to feel like me again. I am starting to understand my daughter. I am starting to feel the love. And sometimes, while nursing, I even feel that beautiful bonding moment that I had dreamed of.

With all that said, I am ITCHING to get back to work just a little bit. I’d like to start booking sessions again, on a very limited basis. I’ll be opening myself up for ONE birth shoot per month, starting in August. and will open up TWO portrait sessions per month, starting in August. If you’re interested in booking, contact me!

Also stay tuned for some site updates. I’ll be adding new products and pricing soon!

I’ll leave you with a few pictures of my cutie pies.

Zemya Photography

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:06:56 +0000

One of the things that I love about the photography business is how supportive photographers are of eachother. It truly is community rather than competition. So when I learned that my friend and client, Ava, was building her portfolio and starting her own business, I was thrilled for her! I’ve known her to be a photography enthusiast and love the photos that she takes of her own family. I quickly volunteered my family for a maternity shoot. We met up on Saturday at Daffodil Hill in Livermore. Unfortunately, the daffodils looked like they were on their way out, but the rest of the area was great, with high grass and cobble stone wall. I loved the area!

Here is a small sampling of photos from our session. For a bigger sneak peek, please visit Ava’s site: http://zemyaphotography.com

Baby J ~ 3 months old ~ Oakland Family Photographer

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:21:45 +0000

I will admit, I was having one of those pregnant days. You know the kind. You feel big. You feel like you don’t want to leave the house. You certainly don’t want to meet someone new! But I had a shoot and there was no way I was going to cancel just to be a big baby.

It was a beautiful day, and after a relaxing drive through the tunnel, I was met with this face.

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This face made leaving the house today MORE than worth it. As if it wasn’t enough to be photographing an insanely cute baby, I also got to turn my lens on his insanely attractive and incredibly sweet parents!

I have been having such a blast this evening going through their session. It was hard to narrow down just a few for the blog. L & J, I hope you love your sneak peek so far!

Sharing on Sunday ~ Bay Area Family Photographer

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:27:32 +0000

I don’t want this blog to go by the wayside when I am on my upcoming hiatus from sessions. I am going to try to do a little more sharing. Get a little more personal. I’ve decided to start a “Sharing on Sunday” post. You’ll learn a little bit more about me and my life. I’ll be sharing personal, non-client photographs. Lets see how many Sundays I can keep this up!

~ Baby girl is more active today than she ever has been before. I think there might be a ninja academy going on inside my body.

~ This morning I watched my Greyson eat a pancake with butter, syrup, and…ketchup! Ewe!!!

~ My husband’s band has given up their studio space. They are currently jamming in the kiddo’s room. It is loud.

~ Greyson enjoyed his first ever lollipop after a candy shoppe themed birthday party last weekend.

~ A constant craving that I have had through out my pregnancy is for cereal. What type of cereal changes each week, but Life is a constant.

~ Greyson loves to grab his guitar and play along when Daddy is playing with friends. He also likes to play with an old point and shoot camera and take pictures, like Mommy.

Like Daddy

Like Mommy

It’s Holiday Mini-Session time again!

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:49:36 +0000

Ahhh September 1st. It marks the coming of fall, the reintroduction of the Pumpkin Spice Latte and also means it is time to think about family portraits for your holiday cards!

Mother’s Day Special – San Francisco Bay Area Family Photographer

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:27:00 +0000

I’m so excited to announce my 2009 Mother’s Day Special. I’ve been working with Heather from Angel Face Designs to provide a special that is…well, special!

Check it out!

This is my favourite part! When you purchase a CD of your full session, HALF of what you pay will be donated to Brighter Beginnings, which is a wonderful program that helps young families and single parents in a multitude of ways. From providing diapers and other necessities to mentoring and encouragement to stay in school. Brighter Beginnings helps these families to better their lives. I couldn’t think of anything I would love to do more for Mother’s Day than to help out some mothers who could realllllly need it!

I know that not a lot of men read my blog, so I’ve done something fun for you ladies. I’ve created a PDF of my Mother’s Day Special Flier that you can download and print! Leave it taped to a mirror or slip it in your husbands brief case. Let him know this is what you want for Mother’s Day!

Click Here to download your flier now.

Mini Sessions Reminder

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:08:00 +0000

I just wanted to post a reminder about mini-sessions for November. I’m booking up quick so if you want a Kelly M mini-session, contact me today! Annnnd, I have card samples! Check em out at the bottom of the post!

Mini sessions include:

- An hour of shooting at a location of your choice
- 1 Hi-Rez digital image to be used on your personalized Holiday Card Design by Swish Designs!

A disc of all images from your session or individual prints can be purchased for a small fee from your online gallery.

Session fee is $150.

This offer is good on bookings through November 30th 2008. Space is limited so book now!

Please note that photo and card choices must be made within 7 days of your online gallery being posted, to ensure that your card design will be finished and ready for you to print in time to send to friends and family.

To book a session, please email: Kelly@KellyMPhotography.com.
Or call me at 925-300-6912.

Here are just a few of the sample cards from Donna at Swish Designs. All cards are customizable and we will work with you to make sure you get the perfect holiday card for your family. And she has more designs coming!

November Mini Sessions

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:42:00 +0000

I meant to make this post on the 1st of November, but between Halloween, my dad’s birthday and the election, I just have not found the time!

Introducing, November mini-sessions!

Mini sessions include:

- An hour of shooting at a location of your choice
- 1 Hi-Rez digital image to be used on your personalized Holiday Card Design by Swish Designs!

A disc of all images from your session or individual prints can be purchased for a small fee from your online gallery.

Session fee is $150. Card samples to come in a few days.

This offer is good on bookings through November 30th 2008. Space is limited so book now!

To book a session, please email: Kelly@KellyMPhotography.com.
Or call me at 925-300-6912.

Site News

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Hello Readers,

I made some changes to the site today. Namely, the session pricing page. Don’t worry, prices have not changed! Just the look of the page. I’ve simplified. One page, no sub-pages. It is all there in one easy to read package.

Speaking of packages, I’ve added a new package!

I am happy to announce the “Bumps and Babes” Package!

Bumps and Babes Package – $300

Our “Bumps and Babes” package is a 2 session package that starts with a Maternity Shoot at around 34 to 36 weeks and ends with a newborn shoot 2 to 3 weeks after baby is born.

After each session, proofs will be available online for viewing, sharing and print ordering. A disc of high resolution images will be available for purchase.

Thanks for reading! And be sure to look out on the weekend, I have some very special sessions happening on Saturday!

Question answered and booking

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:11:00 +0000

A question I have been asked a lot recently is, “When is the best time to do a Maternity shoot?”

I personally think between 32 and 36 weeks is best depending how much you are showing. I think that past 36 weeks is usually pushing it, as far as being comfortable. 32 weeks can be early for some women and just right for others. You are really the best judge of where your belly will be size wise and also of how big you want your bump to be at your shoot.

I’m happy to say that my schedule is looking fuller and fuller. Thank you SO much to everyone who has recommended me to friends or family. And to everyone who have left comments and been so encouraging.

The holidays are just a few short months away! If you had planned on doing a shoot with your child or family for holiday cards or presents, you might want to get that booked soon! Just drop me an email or give me a call (925.300.6912).