Moving day!

Today marks the day that I have officially launched my NEW site and blog. If you have me bookmarked or in your RSS feed, please update your links.

My new blog can be found at the new KellyMPhotography.com.

So far I am loving having my website and blog in the same place. I feel so streamlined...and dare I say, PROFESSIONAL? Hehehe.

This will be my last post on this blog. But never fear, all of my past blog posts have moved with me.

So come join me at the new KellyMPhotography.com!

Caden & Alana - San Francisco Bay Area Family Photographer

This weekend I got to photograph 2 year old Caden and his baby sister Alana (as well as mom and dad). I'd have thought that after a long week and long labor and delivery shoot that a family shoot would be a piece of cake. Lets just say, 2 year olds have a special way of keeping you on your toes! He was darned cute about it though.

Here is your sneak peak K, I hope you like them so far!

The Birth of Baby Isabella - Slideshow

I am so thankful that Evangelina has agreed to let me share the full slide show!

There are a few things that should be explained. There are some large chunks of time missing. This was a very very long labor (50 hours). There was a point during the process that the midwife decided it would be best for us all to leave (midwife, doula, photographer) so that we could all get some rest. I was gone for about 6 hours at that point.

In the end, after 4 hours of pushing it was clear that this baby needed help coming out and so E was transferred to her hospital. Unfortunately, when we arrived I was informed that it was hospital policy to not allow photography during the actual birth. I did not know how soon after the birth I would be allowed to photograph. Because of this I was not in a great position, nor did I have my light metered properly. One blurry, over exposed photo was all that I got of E seeing her baby for the first time. Lets just agree to call that one artsy ok?

This was such an amazing experience for me. Though it was a long, I am so pleased that this was my first birth shoot. A wonderful couple, unfathomable support system, getting to work with my friend Teri (the doula!). It was more than I could have ever dreamed of. and I can't WAIT to do it again!

The Birth of Baby Isabella - San Francisco Bay Area Birth Photography

This week, I had the honor of photographing the birth of Baby Isabella. E had planned for a home birth. She had a wonderful midwife and an amazing doula on hand to help her through this journey. What she did not plan on was a 50 hour labor (Yes, 50 hours!) and 5 hours of pushing. She did all of this unmedicated. I am completely in awe. She was so calm throughout the entire process.

I'm working on a slide show but am waiting on final approval from E and her husband before posting. Some images are very intense and involve nudity, so I want to make sure they are comfortable with sharing before I post them.

For now, here are a few of my favourite pictures from the day.

Cameron is ONE YEAR OLD! - San Francisco Bay Area Family Photographer

I can hardly believe that Cameron is a year old! You might remember that he was one of my very first little clients. As you can see, my style has changed/grown, as has my logo. But that is not all that has changed! Check out Cam!




For Cam's one year shoot Camilla and Ron wanted to take him to see some sights in San Francisco. I set aside a whole day and let them DRAAAAG me around the city. We had so much fun! I've lived 30 miles outside of SF my entire life, yet had somehow never been to Ghiradelli Square, Fort Mason or Crissy Field! This was quite an adventure for me.

Here are some of my favourite shots from our day together.

Evangelina - San Francisco Bay Area Maternity Photographer

What do you get when combine 40 acres of almond trees, a neighboring vineyard, a tractor and a gorgeous couple? You get John and Evangelina!

I had such a blast spending the afternoon with E and J on their gorgeous property. This couple has SO much chemistry, I practically blushing the whole time I was shooting. E is so beautiful, she can go from cute to sexy with one tiny movement of a facial muscle. J is a perfect blend of goofy + ruggedly handsome rolled into one proud soon to be papa.

I can't wait to join them again when they welcome their daughter.



Fun fact: J built this chapel on his parents property when his sister got married.







To prove that they really are farmers, we had to pull out tractor!

K Family - San Francisco Bay Area Family Photographer

The K family were such a joy to work with. The little man decided he wanted to start me off with a challenge. A little bit of Mr Serious Face. But he quickly softened and gave us some great smiles!