Bug and Bean Blog

To say that this soon to be mom carried pregnancy beautifully would be an understatement. There was such a breathtakingly stunning ease about her that resonated with each frame I took. You could feel the love and joy that this sweet couple shared as they anxiously awaited the arrival of their baby. We spent the cool spring morning walking around their neighborhood along the Embarcadero which made for an unexpectedly lovely setting.

Last month they welcomed their sweet daughter and I was so lucky to be able to photograph her at just a few days new. She is absolutely beautiful with her full head of hear, deep brown eyes and impossibly cute dimples.

one of my favorites from a recent newborn twins session…

A little preview of a beautiful sunset session Mike and I shot at Fort Funston.  More to come soon…

Hope you all enjoyed the holidays with family and friends and that the new year brings you many new adventures and happy memories! We kicked off the new year in typical adorable Bug and Bean fashion with a very sweet family visiting from the East Coast. Meet Ellie, the first Bug and Bean Baby of 2011! She braved the cold and dreary weather and lit up San Francisco with her smile and perfectly coiffed hair. Such a nice way to start off the year.

“We’re super thrilled to be new parents and we just want to capture this time in our lives before our baby girl grows up too fast. My husband and I lead very busy, stressful lives..as I imagine most parents do..but when things get to be too hectic, I’d like to be able to look at these photos and be reminded of how wonderful our family is.” -Karolyn, Ellie’s Mom

It’s not always easy for me to find the words to express how I feel about my photography and the importance of it without getting all mushy or cliche and I think Karolyn summed it up quite perfectly. I absolutely love being a photographer but being a small business owner is hard work and it can be draining. I know I am extremely lucky to be able to do what I do and hands down the best part of the job is getting to meet so many wonderful families,  and I am thankful, but I’m human and I’ll be honest, sometimes I complain. I complain about missing my own family, I complain about the driving, the late nights that run over to the early morning, the missed weekend gatherings and soccer games.  Especially now, after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, Karolyn’s heartfelt words  are such a wonderful reminder of why I love what I do and how meaningful it is. As a photographer and as a mom, I go into every single session with the hopes that the photographs we make together will bring your family joy for many years to come and in turn, that makes me happy. I hope Ellie’s photos make you smile. Happy New Year! Here’s to slowing down and remembering how wonderful our families are.  xo nancy

Lovely Lily on a stroll with her dolly and dressed in the most beautiful vintage dress coat.