Bug and Bean Blog

so many mamas choosing to celebrate their baby bumps with a maternity photography session lately. makes my heart happy. hope you all enjoy the labor day weekend! :) here is a favorite from yesterdays summer belly.

I first photographed Maya at her 1st birthday celebration in 2007. Maya likes purple, princesses and her pet monkey Chongo (sp?).  We chatted about français, picked wild flowers, twirled like a ballerina, made fish faces and giggled over the fact that her name rhymes with my daughter’s name, Kaia. She has grown up to be quite the vivacious and beautiful young lady. Best of all, she is about to become a big sister!! I <3 this family. They are the kind of family that gives off that infectious happy feeling. Can’t wait to meet you baby!

A little preview of 7 month old Baby Julia. Isn’t she adorable? I love this age when they are able to sit up and show off their roly polies! I photographed this session studio style which was a nice change from the norm. Mom wanted to keep it simple with all the focus on Julia. I don’t blame her ! She’s a cutie pie and you can’t go wrong when you keep it classic.

Oh how I love baby toes! A few from a newborn photography session I was editing over the weekend. Do you remember what it felt like to cradle baby in your arms like that? Best feeling ever! <3

Another growing family! I just love how sweet they look in this photo. Big brother Trevor was hugging and kissing on mama’s belly all morning.

This past December Michael and I had the opportunity to photograph our very first wedding together. Karen and Tom were referred to Bug and Bean by our amazing clients Jung and Tricia. All three women are in the design field and have incredible style and impeccable taste..no pressure! Karen and Tom who live in Seattle were planning their destination wedding in the Napa Valley and having never met us or seen any of our work other than our children’s portfolio, in blind faith hired us to photograph their amazing wedding. What an honor! Thank you for believing in us. We enjoyed every single minute of it! The wedding was held at the gorgeous (and eco friendly!) Bardessono Hotel in Yountville. The ceremony and reception were intimate and perfect in every possible way. Congratulations Karen and Tom and cheers to many joyous filled days together. Thank for letting us share this special day with you. It’s good to see people in love! :)

P.S. Karen’s beautiful daughter/flower girl Clara doubled as our assistant that night and did an amazing job!