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

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!

St. Mary's Moraga Weddings - Carrie & Ryan Part 5

Whew!! Still with me? Sorry, I just had too many favorites from the day! Last, but not least some of my favorites of Carrie & Ryan - smooching, working it for the camera, dancing with loved ones, and finally... one of my favorite favorites... sitting on top of the grand piano in the Claremont Resort's lobby! Happiness always you guys!! and for my wonderful blog readers, thanks for reading 5 posts about one wonderful wedding!!

St. Mary's Moraga Weddings - Carrie & Ryan Part 4

The beautiful reception was held at the Claremont Resort in Berkeley... great weather, great view, and wonderful staff!! They had a super-fun photo booth from San Francisco Photobooth, which the guests thoroughly enjoyed!

St. Mary's Moraga Weddings - Carrie & Ryan Part 3

The ceremony was held at the beautiful chapel at St. Mary's College in Moraga (where the temperature actually rose to 114 degrees!!) The priest was WONDERFUL, and even paid us the best compliment... he said that in his 40 years of doing weddings, we were some of the least obtrusive photographers he had ever worked with, and it was so wonderful to hear that as we are always doing our best to capture this important ritual while being respectful of the guests, the sanctity of the church, and the wishes of the clergy!!

St. Mary's Moraga Weddings - Carrie & Ryan part 2

Details in the beautiful chapel at St. Mary's College in Moraga... one of my favorite churches in the Bay Area...

St. Mary's Moraga Weddings - Carrie & Ryan

You know when I meet with my couples, and talk about my network of colleagues, and how we all love to shoot together, so we often trade off with each other and come and second shoot for each other on open weekends, and the lucky couple gets the chops of both amazing photographers, and the best wedding images on the planet! Well, yesterday was one of those days where all the stars aligned... I happened to be free for the day, and my good friend Rhee Bevere happened to need a second shooter to work with her (along with the fabulous Jennifer Giles), so I charged up, packed up and drove out.

I was to start with the boys at the groom's parents' home - such a great group of friends and brothers, and I knew we were going to have a great day from the moment I met them! Ryan had given all his guys watches as his thank you gift, and each one was different to match the style of the receiver. Pretty cool! The guys humored me, and stepped out into the 110 degree weather in full tux, and gave me their best action shots...

San Carlos Children's and Family Portraits - Rachel sneaks in between the babies!!!

Ahhh... the beautiful Rachel. Can you believe the eyes on this girl??? She is so gorgeous, and I am so glad every time her mommy brings her in to see me!! Thanks also for bringing the yummy dim sum! It was a life saver! Love you Martha!! (I am still holding out hope that Josh and Rachel will marry some day... I know he'll have to fight his way through her suitors!!)

Newborn Baby Portraits - Jonathan is in the house!!!

The kind and wonderful folks at where Jonathan's Daddy Paul works gave the perfect baby shower gift.... (especially perfect so I can get my snuggles with another adorable baby) - a baby portrait session! So wonderful to see the new mommy and daddy and their pride and joy! Here is the little man!! I'll let you guys know as soon as they are ready, and we'll get together again!

Newborn Baby Portraits - Aiden's first photo session!!

So excited to meet Aiden, who was born May 6, 2009 to wonderful parents, Clarence and Avigail!!! He was so good, and there are so many adorable images! Very excited to show all of them to you guys as soon as I can! Thanks to Avi for not killing me when I told her she had to wait to see the maternity images with Aiden's images... I know, I am a big meanie... :^) love you guys!!

PS... happy first father's day Clarence!!

Engagement Portraits - Rachel and Jesse

Really looking forward to Rachel and Jesse's wedding at the end of July! We got up early and it was worth it for the beautiful light in the woods! I am really looking forward to designing their custom wedding guest book, and can't wait to share all the images with them! You guys were so much fun!!

San Francisco Children's and Family Portraits - Princess in Training!

I have been photographing Scarlett since she was a cute belly, then a baby and now ... I can't believe she just turned two? Anywhoo... she was hanging out with her mom (Carrie of Carrie D Mader - Jewelry You Wear for Life) at the trunk show at Amy Kuschel's Bridal Salon and showing some interest in the tiara section! So cute!

Professional Photographers of America - Kimberly Sayre elected to PPA Council

I am honored to report that thanks to the overwhelming support of my fellow California professional photographers, I have been elected to serve on the advisory Council for the Professional Photographers of America (PPA.) As a council member, I will ensure that the concerns of California professionals are heard by the board of directors and staff of PPA, and help make decisions that will shape policy for the organization. For those of you who are PPA members, feel free to contact me with your ideas and concerns so I can do a great job for you, and for those of you who are photographers but not PPA members, please let me invite you to join one of the most respected and proactive professional associations available for photographers! You can find out more information here: www.PPA.com. The next Council meeting is at Imaging USA in Nashville in January 2010, so plenty of time to send ideas and suggestions!
Kim

San Francisco Wedding Photographer - My afternoon at Amy Kuschel Bridal Salon!

When my friend Carrie of Carrie D. Mader Designs dropped me a note through facebook that she was having a trunk show at the amazingly beautiful Salon of internationally known bridal gown designer Amy Kuschel, I couldn't resist dropping in with my camera bag in tow... on the 5th Floor of a historic San Francisco building bathed in rays of afternoon window light, I had such a great time capturing a few images that showcased some of Amy's amazing wedding dress designs and Carrie's incredible bridal jewelry (which like all great marriages is a match made in heaven!) Thanks so much to Amy for letting us borrow her fabulous consultants for a couple of these phenomenal shots! Ladies, this salon is a calm, spacious heavenly spot to shop for your wedding gown, and even have the chance to be fitted by the designer herself. Highly recommend it to anyone you know who is getting married! You will indeed feel like a princess, and these gowns are amazing, not to mention the service from the sweetest and most knowledgeable bridal consultants who graciously modeled for us! Gowns from top to bottom: Hepburn, Muse & Margherita

San Carlos Children's and Family Portraits - Mr. A-dorable!!!

Little Mister A and his family were one of the families who won a Mill Cottage Kids Studio Session at the Kidture Couture Portrait Event we had in San Francisco at the JCC! (Don't worry, we still have a couple more winners to announce, so you're still in the running if you're checking back here!!)

This little guy was seriously one of the most happy smiley babies I have ever had the pleasure of photographing! Mommy & Daddy were great too! Here's a couple of teasers for you! Enjoy!!

Kim