Annabelle Update - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

I have gotten lots of emails from people saying they are keeping the Linden’s in their thoughts and prayers so I wanted to post an update because Annabelle is scheduled to enter the world at 1:00pm today.

The Linden’s could use some positive thoughts…your support is always appreciated. 

Here is an excerpt from their Blog

“Always the over-achievers, the Lindens have decided to forgo the next week and a half of anticipation and are set to welcome Annabelle to the world today. Holly began having some mild contractions this morning at about 5:30. They called their doctor a little later in the morning and he said to come on into the hospital. They arrived there at about 8:30, and after being monitored for about an hour, they have scheduled the C-section for 1:00 today.

Matt will keep me posted by phone and may send along some pictures from his phone. I will keep you updated on their progress throughout the afternoon.”

 

(The Linden’s maternity shoot)

Holland Family - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

beautiful family. beautiful day. beautiful memories. 

The Holland’s came all the way from Texas to visit sunny San Diego! I am lost for words so I will just let the pictures speak for themselves! Enjoy the sneak peek, guys!!

Brocious Maternity Portraits - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

Meet the Brocious family.

They are about to welcome their second baby girl!  I am so excited because not only do I absolutely LOVE this family because they are totally up for all of my crazy ideas but they decided that they wanted to do a baby plan so I get to spend the whole year photographing their new baby and watching her grow up. 

Its going to be a FUN year!!! Enjoy your sneak peek!!

 

Annabelly - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

Meet Matt and Holly  Linden a beautiful couple pregnant with their first baby, a little girl named Annabelle.

I received an email from a friend of Matt’s she wanted to set up a shoot but was not sure if Matt and Holly would be up for it, she told me their story and it brought me to tears. I immediately offered to do the shoot for free.

Matt and Holly have been married for 16 years, “we were the first of all of our friends to get married and the last to have children.” Matt said. 

Half way through Holly’s pregnancy they were given some sad news…their little Annabelle has a severe form of Spina Bifida, their neurosurgeon  has only seen one case as severe and the baby lived for only 4 hours outside the womb.

Holly and Matt will have their precious baby girl on Aug 16th..say a prayer, send some positive thoughts, and hugs. They are so strong and love each other so much but I am sure they appreciate the prayers.  

You can read more about Annabelle HERE! AND HERE! SUPER BIG THANKS to my good friend Kristin who went on this shoot with me..I so appreciate you girl!!

 

Dr Horrible - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

There are two things I love, Musicals and Neil Patrick Harris..Can you imagine my excitement to find Neil Patrick Harris in a MUSICAL!!! I am so totally geeked…I freaking love this! 

YOU HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT! 

Click below to see the trailer


 

http://www.drhorrible.com/index.html

 

 

Fay Family Session - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing the Fay Family yesterday. What a fun bunch!!

I love photographing families in their homes..as soon as I walked in I knew I wanted to use their fabulous oversized white chair! eek!!! love it!!

I have a feeling that white sofa and chair are not going to stay white because the Fay family welcomed a baby girl into the world about two months ago. She is such a cutie! I have never seen such a smiley two month old. :)

I also had a chance to photograph this little missy while I was there!

 

Williams Family Session - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

One of the best things about living in San Diego is that we are a vacation destination!! This means I get to shoot people from ALL over!

The Williams family come to us from Indiana and I seriously wanted to put them all in my pocket and take them home..

I loved them soooo much that we made our session a two parter! haha!

The littliest William (Logan) REALLY wanted to be on my “website” which I think means my blog…so I have an extra special picture for him.. Logan was particularly good at armpit farts…Now let me tell you, armpit farts require special skills so he was super proud of himself…As he should be..

So without further ado, Williams family enjoy your sneak peek! 

Logan demonstrating his special skills..

Jackson and his SUPERMODEL looks.

 

Breaking eachothers fingers…good times. HAHA!!! 

Because pretty soon - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

My baby will be too big for shirtless overalls…

Each year as I near closer to my babies birthday I realize that before I know it he is not going to be a baby anymore…I finally came to accept that he is two and no longer one and now three is creeping up on me. It’s just NOT fair!!!

People always say “cherish the moments because they grow up so fast.” This is so very true. Everyday he does something new and just yesterday I said “come here baby!” and he said “Mommy, I not a baby anymore.”  It just breaks my heart.

So today I wanted to take a picture of my BABY! A little moment frozen in time so when he does grow up on me I can look back and smile.

 

I love being a photographer…

 

Good to be back - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

Did anyone miss me?

I have been on “vacation” for the last three weeks, who knew vacation could be so exhausting..hence the quotes..

While on vacation my good friend Pam Biasotti asked me if I would take some pictures of her and her pup Riley and even though I was sooo totally sick and could barely say a word because my throat hurt soooooo bad!!! it was a blast.

If you don’t know Pam check her out here..

 

 

 

 

Sacramento and San Francisco Sessions - Ashley McNamara - San Diego Photographer

I will be accepting Sacramento/Bay area sessions now through July 11th please email ashley@ashleymcnamara.com to book your session. Spots are limited.

Because no post is complete without a picture.. I thought I would leave you with something pretty. :)

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