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Category Archives: babies

Beautiful Little Missy | San Jose Child Photographer

I’ve been shooting this sweet girl since before she was born. It’s just SO much fun to watch these kids grow! Watching other people’s kids grow and change is fun and doesn’t come with the tinge of sadness that happens when your own baby gets bigger. So, bonus.

Anyway… We had lots of fun.

Precious Baby | Bay Area Baby Photographer

This baby feels like it belongs to me, just a little bit. I don’t think her parents would agree… Mom is my daughter Sophia’s teacher… but that’s practically related, right? Which means this baby practically is mine. Right? No? Oh.

Anyway… have you ever seen a more beautiful baby?

I love the colors here…

A snuggle with grandma…

Gosh, she’s YUMMY…

Perfect. Look at those lips!

Thanks Mrs. H for being an AMAZING teacher, and for letting me play for a bit with your perfect sweet baby!

March 31, 2010 - 10:35 am kristen - Shannon, this question has nothing to do with post, although this baby is absolutely deeeelicious! I am wondering about your crazy menu you do for April Fools. I have been thinking about it and remembered you did something so fun for your family. Would you mind sharing your 'secrets?' You are the best! Thank you so much!

March 31, 2010 - 2:44 pm Stacey - Summer and I both loved looking at these pictures. They turned out gorgeous! An amazing baby for an amazing lady. Congrats, Mrs. H!

April 5, 2010 - 12:39 pm Elena - I absolutely LOVE the pictures! Thank you. I can't wait for you to see Mia again. She has changed so much!

July 29, 2010 - 9:52 pm Darren - Lovely!!!

So, I Guess I’m a Diva… (plus a beautiful family)

Tomorrow (Thursday) I’m participating in a panel discussion for the PPGBA (Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area)… They’re calling it a Diva Panel, and it’s a bunch of women who are photographers talking about the photography/woman thing. I’m pretty sure that’s the first time I’ve ever been anywhere near being associated with the word “diva”. And I don’t think I’m comfortable with the word “diva” at any time for any reason, ha ha.

But anyway…

I think it will be fun and I was flattered and excited when they asked me to participate. I’m the “crazy family life/successful business/trying to balance it all” angle.  I don’t know that I’ve mastered my life in any way, I’m probably more an example of “what not to do” at times, but I HAVE learned a lot about life and business in this journey! I always love it when people get together to share what they know and help each other along the way. While I walk into it feeling nervous, I walk out of it feeling really happy and excited and inspired. So, tomorrow should be lots fun.

Of course, while I’m here, I’ve got to post pictures! I’ve got a really special place in my heart for families. Even my weddings/engagements I consider to be “family” photography because it’s really just the first family photos they ever take. It’s all people who love each other and devote their lives to each other and stand by each other and sacrifice for each other. Seriously, what could be more beautiful?

Here’s an awesome family welcoming a new member. Such a magical time, I always feel so honored to be there to witness it.

February 25, 2010 - 9:15 am Lisa Russo - Shannon, that is *so* awesome! I totally wish I could be there to hear you speak!

February 25, 2010 - 11:06 am Andrea - Yay for being a diva!! The way I see it, a diva is a really strong woman with a ton of talent. You don't have to have all the attitude. Go diva!

February 26, 2010 - 7:12 pm Mindy - Good for you, Shannon! That sounds like a great opportunity. Please let us know how it goes. Beautiful photos, too. I love that wooden bowl/thing the baby is in! Reminds me of some of the pieces Steve brought back from Africa.

February 26, 2010 - 7:13 pm Mindy - (Or should I say "how it went" seeing as the panel was YESTERDAY...)

A Recent Session | Bay Area Newborn Photography

Time to post a recent session! I’m so proud of all the entries I’ve made in the past month (and still have a ton to share), but I want to change the need to even “catch up” by posting images as they happen.

So here goes…

A sweet baby. Love them!

Yummy little rolls.

I’m not really sure what this bowl is meant to be used for, but to me, it seems perfect for little babies!

I love the interaction in these two shots.

Sweet little family.

February 2, 2010 - 9:59 am Andrea - I love the shot of the back fat. So, so cute!!

February 2, 2010 - 2:09 pm Stefani Meyer - I love that you've been posting too! You truly are an inspiration!

February 4, 2010 - 8:32 pm tina cockburn - These shots are awesome! What a gorgeous family. =) PS We might be moving to the Bay Area. I'll TOTALLY be in touch if we do!

Sweet Lovable Baby Boy | Bay Area Baby Photography

I’m pretty sure if I bit him, he would taste like marshmallows. (I didn’t try, tempted though I was…)

Look at those beautiful eyes.

Grabbing those toes. Why do they do that? Isn’t it cute?

Baby rolls and creases and dimples just make me smile.

With mama, who has immensely enjoyed the last few months with this long-awaited sweetie pie.

aaaand…. a relaxed family portrait.

January 23, 2010 - 7:02 am Hilary - Man, SO cute. Maybe I need to do some nakee shots... Love that.

January 23, 2010 - 8:30 am Andrea - That is one of THE cutest babies ever. Besides my own, of course.... :)

January 23, 2010 - 8:41 am Kristen - I think I recognize that lady. I'm so excited for them!

January 23, 2010 - 10:13 am kim - oh my...he's yummy. great images of this little guy!

January 23, 2010 - 12:06 pm Stefani Meyer - cute baby cheeks (both kinds) yum!

January 23, 2010 - 3:19 pm margie - What a cutie. Love the photos in your banner. Gorgeous!

Three Kids Under Two | San Jose Family Photographer

A moment of silence for Courtney and Toby. Toddler twins and a newborn.

They are amazing parents with a lot on their plate right now!

You know these girls are trouble. That’s the beauty of twins! (when you’re not the parent, ha ha)

A trouble-making team that makes trouble really cutely. (I know… cutely isn’t a word, but I’m using it anyway… adorably would also work, but where’s the creativity in that?)

What… you don’t believe me?

And their sweet, sweet baby sister.

I love this moment as a mother… sweet passed-out baby with the back of their neck all waiting to be kissed… good stuff. :)

January 19, 2010 - 4:04 pm Amy - Beautiful! You're getting me all teary over here as my heart breaks a little, thinking of friends left behind in San Jo. Thanks for sharing the pictures of Courtney and Toby and their sweet girls.

January 20, 2010 - 8:00 pm Natasha - such a beautiful photo session! impossible to choose any favorites...

Another sweet sweet newborn

Man… those newborns sure are yummy. Love them! I’m always tempted to just bring them home with me, for a few days. You know, until I get all sleep-deprived and exhaused, then I’ll take them back. Is it weird when I say stuff like that?

Anyway… here’s a beautiful sweet baby for you to enjoy.

I love that shot. It looks like Baby Girl is not so sure about big brother. She must realize how 2 year old boys can turn on you in an instant!

Delicious Newborn |Bay Area Baby Photography

So, today I had my first session of the new year, a delightful sweet newborn.  And while I wish I had same-day turnaround, I do not. Instead, I’ll post images of a newborn that, due to my former slacking in blogging, is no longer new, but probably on the verge of sitting up. They change so unbelievably quickly those first few months! So, as a reminder to sleep-deprived new mothers… they DO sleep sometimes. And isn’t it wonderful when they do? All passed out with milk breath? MMmmmm….

January 8, 2010 - 2:20 pm Hilary - Just did a shoot with my wee one yesterday. Not as tiny, but she's not totally mobile yet, and I am loving these days. :)

Perfectly Delicious Baby

I’m soooo behind on blogging! This session was from last July. I’m really want to share (and show that I really do work!) so I’m really going to try my best to catch up. I think part of my problem is wanting to post too many pictures, so blogging takes more time than I can spare. So to remedy the situation, I’m going to limit myself to 1-3 images per session for the time being.

Today, I want to stare at a cute baby, so I’m going to share this one. She was a serious little sweetheart with the most amazing eyes.B32

That little furrowed brow killllls me. I really want to grab her out of that picture and give her a big squeeze!

I’m pretty sure she’s getting her fair share of squeezes, though.

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And a pretty family shot, even with the dogs.

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Ok, breaking my new rule already… just one more shot of those gorgeous eyes (with a bonus of sweet wrist and fingers).

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October 28, 2009 - 6:51 am Stefani Meyer - Oh man! I know what you mean about grabbing the baby out of the picture! Ca-ute!

October 28, 2009 - 7:16 pm Kristen - Okay, now I can die a happy woman... I have seen the cutest baby alive. Shhhhh, don't tell my kids. (Ha ha. JK. I love my kids!)

Cute Little Man | San Jose Child Photography

I first met this little guy just a few days after his birth. (apparently it never got blogged, slacker!) He was tiny… for comparison, here’s a storyboard from that session…

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Crrraaaazzzy how fast they grow. This session was shot at this little park across the street from where my husband works. The dad in this session also works across the street, but not in the same building… funny coincidence. Anyway, I’ve driven past this park a bazillion times, and never thought “perfect for a session.” But it was convenient, and I know I can make anything work, so we decided to meet here.

Surprise! It was one of my favorite places I’d shot in a long time… I’m still amazed that I’d overlooked such a gem for so long…

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Man, I love this age…

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A stream? Seriously? Where did that come from?

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Tear your eyes from the sparkly eyes if you can, and see that Mr. Man is getting a new tooth on the bottom… so CUTE!

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August 4, 2009 - 11:41 am Kaija Mortensen - you have captured this little man so wonderfully!

August 4, 2009 - 12:25 pm Andrea - What a cute little dude!

August 4, 2009 - 1:49 pm Mindy - I love all the sessions you post, but I especially loved this one. That park is amazing! And what a cute little boy. I love that age so much - I'm guessing like 8 or 9 months?? Maybe just 6? Anyway, beautiful job.

August 6, 2009 - 8:10 pm corina - love it!! what a cutie pie!! you are soo talented shannon...seriously!!

August 7, 2009 - 11:53 am AmyG - adorable family. :)