So, as I pull the cobwebs off my blog, I post a session from a few weeks back. Usually I am updating everything on Facebook, but thought it would be appropriate to make a blog post for these clients. They were visiting San Francisco and we decided to meet at Baker Beach. I promised a sneak peek to them as I finish the final touches. Thank you for the fun time in the sand. Here’s some images in the battery area
Usually I post my pet photos on the you had me at woof photography® blog. Today I felt like giving this blog some attention and showcase some of the pooches that showed up for the last First Wednesday event in downtown Pleasanton. The theme for August First Wednesday is always the Dog Days Of Summer and there is an annual pooch parade. Some like to dress up the dogs because they have prizes for the best costumes. It’s like the Bay to Breakers for dogs except these dogs aren’t canine centipede teams (as far as I know) nor are they trotting down Main Street with a tiki bar or kegger on their backs. Instead of normally displaying my work in my tent, I chose to photograph dogs. Here are some that came by to visit and indulge.
First off, we have Maybelle. She’s one of the cutest Pugs I have photographed and graced Diablo Magazine last year in their pet issue. Looks like she has been eating some bon bons since I last saw her. You and me both, sista. We need to high tail it to the gym. I don’t think she won the costume contest. The skinny girls always beat out us curvy girls.
Then of course, there was the Aussie, Ginger. Apparently her owner claims she knows my name. When she says “Pam Biasotti” Ginger does this thing with her head and curls her lip like Elvis. Then she smiles and says “hi”. I have heard this on the phone, it’s true. It’s a breathy “hi.” She can also say “I love you”. Why they haven’t gone to David Letterman for stupid pet tricks is a mystery to me.
Zoe. A yellow Labrador. We managed to get many smiles, many looks.
This one is just like the portraits you see college seniors pose for in the late 70′s, early 80′s. There are probably chain studios that still offer this kind of pose for women. Won’t name any names but their initials start with O and end with M. Just sayin’.
Which brings me to these two. I told them my Bulldog Shih Tzu joke which cracked up some Pugs and some Boxers in the past, but these two German Shepherds didn’t GET IT. Maybe it’s a language thing. Look at their reaction to the joke
So, I started talking about Hogan’s Heroes and they relaxed right up. Total icebreaker.
Finally, going to show you a lovely Pit mix who had a marvelous time with me. Don’t judge a Pit by it’s cover. They can be delightful dogs.
Next First Wednesday is Wednesday, September 1. I will see you there. I won’t have my camera with me, but I will still make your dog glad she came by to see me.
Baby N arrived a bit late past her due date but she entered this world with beauty and the face of a wise old soul.
I must have said something to make her giggle so much. Every look she gave me was as if she had the grin of a Cheshire cat. Pretty funny for only 7 days old.
I am always appreciative and happy when a previous client contacts me for a new session. A few years back I photographed their baby daughter and now they have a newborn son to add to the family. Baby K was a complete sweetheart.
Four generations of family. How wonderful it must feel to be a great-grandparent and see your grandchild having children!
Of course it wouldn’t be a blog post without adding sweet Ellie the Dalmatian into the spotlight! Thanks O Family, as always I loved photographing you all.
The San Francisco Bay Area is a huge place when it comes to capturing newborn infant photography. A little geographical distance won’t stop me from coming to photograph your newborn baby, however. I have photographed newborns in the North Bay, South Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, Silicon Valley, San Ramon Valley, Diablo Valley–all sprawled out and complicated with freeways, bridges and water in between. This session was in the East Bay–Piedmont, which is in the scenic Oakland Hills. There’s a quaint little downtown area as well as the beautiful Piedmont Park where I have done family photography sessions in the past. This session was at the home of Baby A. He was just over a week old and very easy to work with. He had his mommy’s sweet disposition and you could already tell his daddy had plans for this future Red Sox player.
It looks like he’s saying “Go Redsox!” They have a fun print in his room from Fenway Park that gives it a different take as far as baseball themes go.
A’s mom has some wonderful handmade quilts that were gifts. That is something they can treasure forever.
Thank you for having me in your home!
(SIGH). For those of you that are doing your last minute taxes, I wanted to spread some happy dust of cuteness.
Karma has half-siblings. Karma has cousins. Let’s call them Sousins. Jester is her daddy and Spice is her aunt–you do the logic. Right now they are 6 weeks old and full of energy. Most images here show them after an exhausting playdate with my youngest son and me. DISCLAIMER: do not look at these unless you want to smile for the rest of the day and sigh happily.
There are 2 girls and 5 boys from this litter. I wanted to sneak a few of them into my purse before I left.
It’s tempting, because I would love another Golden. Karma would probably love a playmate. My plate is too full right now. 2 dogs are a lot of hard work, especially since training them is a high priority.
These are a little large for this blog–sorry for the mis-alignment but I can’t not show these!
Have a GOLDEN day.
What can be better than a family of three which includes an adorable little girl and their loving Golden Retriever? It was a lovely day in Danville when I met up with these happy, fun-loving people. The Golden really really really really liked me…especially my leg. I forgave him because I know he can’t resist a dog lover like myself.
Welcome baby S. Your sister has a new baby brother. Last week I headed over to the Peninsula to Woodside to visit a very special repeat client. I photographed big sister when she was 8 days old just like this little guy.
It’s been a while since I have posted and have neglected my blog. I apologize. You would think that these winter months would be a great time to get organized, caught up and on the ball. I get a giant FAIL for any of those skills right now.
If you haven’t joined my fanpage on Facebook for You Had Me At Woof Photography, please do so! In honor of my birthday which is today, (hee hee) I would love to see more fans join my page. I want to see the 1000 mark so that I would have to do something delicious like send Mom’s Originals treats to that lucky person that makes 1000.
As I posted on my facebook, I might be old but I still “feel” like I am twentysomething. Excuse the dirty thumbnail–I could use a manicure!
She’s one today! I have a complete post over at my You Had Me At Woof Photography® Photo Blog. She’s a tough subject but I love her all the same. We are now doing agility, obedience and rally–she’s a little working dog machine.
One would never know by this image that she was an agile, dutiful, obedient girl. But hey, it’s her birthday. Cut her some slack.
Good bye 2009! Don’t let the door hit you on the behind as you leave! I think 2010 is going to be a great year and a new start for many of us. I welcome the new decade with open arms. I have been quite busy since Thanksgiving and neglected my blogs. One of my favorite sessions in December was this adorable little baby boy from San Rafael. He has a classic name from literature that I love.
