Pam Biasotti Photography Blog

Update. I apologize for my missing website. Unfortunately it was destroyed by forces beyond my control–my web host is kindly giving me a new site to be constructed which I am working on at the moment. Your slideshows, photo galleries and shopping cart are not affected and you should still be able to reach them. If you need to reach me please contact me by calling 925-556-1529 or email me at info@pambiasotti.com.

Sometimes things happen and we just have to make do with what we have and move forward. Riley probably has some thoughts on this whole fiasco, but he’s too busy on the floor next to me dreaming.

Tomorrow I am assisting another local photographer second shoot a wedding in Napa. I have assisted for weddings before but I don’t like to broadcast that I shoot weddings…I like the second shooter aspect. She’s a very talented photographer and colleague. I look forward to working with her.

Have a fabulous end of the month weekend.  Sex and the City is out and I can’t see it until my good friend Amy returns from her trip to Virginia.  I promised her we’d see it together.  I have been waiting 4 years for this!!!

I love love love this mommy. She has known my children since my oldest was in her preschool class. He was in her first class–my youngest in her second to last class. Her gift that she has with children is beyond amazing. I am so happy both my boys experienced the time they had with Miss Michelle. Now that she has her second child she is taking a break from teaching preschool. I am selfishly glad that my youngest made it through her class. There are a lot of heartbroken parents this year that lost her and I am sure they miss her terribly.

Michelle has a wonderful sense of humor. That smile–she lights up a room with her smile. She smiles so much you can’t see her shining blue eyes because she is too busy grinning from ear to ear. She has a lot to be smiling about. Her son was born last week and their family is complete. Just 21 months earlier, her daughter came into the world. I remember how badly Michelle wanted these children and was thrilled when her daughter E was born.

See how funny Michelle is? All I have to do is tell her a naughty joke and she is laughing her head off. I recall her whispering to the baby that she would pay her $5 if she pooped on Daddy. Baby had a bank account start that day!

This is baby E today.

And this is her new brother D.

Michelle, thank you for teaching my children. Thank you for all those hours of hard work and love you gave to all the children that have been your students. It was such a joy to watch both my boys go through graduation and successfully move on to kindergarten. Thank you for loving my oldest and understanding him. You were his fan and never criticized him for being “energetic”. You applauded his unique thinking outside the box. You believed in him with more patience than most teachers would. Thank you for doing the same for my youngest. He’s 180 degrees different than my firstborn but challenging just the same. Thank you for those lovely presents my children made for me. Mother’s Day and Graduation Day made me cry watching those special DVD’s that you created for the parents. Thank you for loving children. You put your heart and soul into your work and the kids blossomed. Now that you have 2 of your own I wish you much love and happiness raising your children to be all that they can be. I know they are lucky to have you for their mom.

This wasn’t a typical senior session. A’s boyfriend from Germany was visiting so she wanted to have him be part of the session. We managed to go around the property including some of the neighbors’ properties. This time of year the mustard fields are in bloom and give a lovely warm color to the images.

Lots of bugs in the mustard fields! I am still scratching all my bites.

A’s mother wanted to incorporate her cap. Not crazy about this idea, we instead placed it on her baby brother!

I do travel for clients. Today I photographed a nice family in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. Baby M turned 8 days old and was a little doll. My usual newborn–alert. We have been having a heat wave in the Bay Area. My thermometer in the car said it was 103 degrees when I left San Jose late this afternoon. I think the heat finally got to M as she fell asleep for a bit and we were able to work with her. The best time to photograph newborns is under the age of 2 weeks. The earlier the better. I have found even less than a week old to be ideal. My motto to my newborn parents that contact me for newborn sessions is “Call me when you are crowning” so we can fit you into my schedule and I can arrange to capture the baby when it still can curl, fold and sleep. After 2 weeks newborns are sleeping less, develop baby acne and often won’t curl any longer.

Baby M’s mom was quick to advise me she delivered and we managed to capture some interesting images throughout their beautiful home. No need for studio lights today–all natural light. My hat goes off to Baxter, their lovely Dalmatian. He was a gem with the baby and as you know dogs are my thing. Give me your dog–I want to capture it too!!

I promised a few sneak peaks

Dad’s smile was making me laugh. He wouldn’t stop beaming at his beautiful girl.

Baxter was a champ! He’s been under the weather but put up with the humans’ desire for the perfect shot

I just want to wish all the moms out there a special day. We are all moms to someone, whether it be children or animals.

My day started out sleeping in late. I have been on a whirlwind schedule with my friends who visited me last week and I am recovering today. Just in time to fire up the grill and make a delicious dinner for my inlaws and family. My own mom is down in Southern California, relaxing today but we will celebrate when she visits us in a few weeks.

I want to thank all my client moms for being part of Pam Biasotti photography. I have enjoyed capturing your treasured babies, children and family and look forward to continuing to be your photographer for LIFE. Have a great day!