Dec 04 2009

7:24 am

The holiday season is in full swing – Ashley McNamara – Danville Photographer

What happened to 2009? I cannot believe it is almost over. I swear the older I get the faster time fly’s.

Christmas time is my favorite time of year.. What’s not to like? Eggnog, Hot Chocolate, Presents, Snow, and did I say presents?

I like everything besides that 10 extra pounds I gain eating baked goods. As soon as it starts getting cold I get the urge to bake, I don’t know why because I don’t bake any other time of the year except during the Holiday’s and if one day goes by that my house doesn’t smell like fresh baked cookies it feels weird. I made sugar cookies today, nuff said.

I never post personal things on my blog, mostly, because I was always so busy but since my move to the Bay area I am enjoying some down time for the first time in four years and it feels good to be able to spend some quality time with my kids and actually take some pictures of the little boogers.

This year I decided that our tree wasn’t eccentric enough and while I was shopping at Target I found the perfect tree topper, Yoda! Tell me that Yoda isn’t rad?!

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My daughter, who doesn’t let me take her picture as often as I would like. She thought she looked cute today and decided to give me 5mins so I took 10 and then she pouted but I like it anyway. One of the things I missed most about the bay area was the fog.. oh how I missed you fog. Looks good in pictures too.

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Kia Gregory - The dense fog makes this shot cool and makes me appreciate those nasty weather elements even better. Hmmm. Might have to go play in some AM fog.February 21, 2010 – 10:14 am

lindsey - OMG, she’s gorgeous. I can’t believe that it has been SO long. Last I saw you, you were carrying her as just a itty bitty baby in your belly. I remember you telling me about being pregnant, and it really doesn’t seem like it was THAT long ago!!! But now look at what a beautiful young woman she’s grown into. Time is definitely going by too quickly.February 18, 2010 – 7:30 pm

m d - AWESOME! do know which one that is? Mine are numbered 1-6?
You’re super quick mama! LOVE it!January 28, 2010 – 11:41 am

m d - LOVE the image of your daughter! Which one of your vintage actions did you use on that????
The 10 mins was worth that shot January 28, 2010 – 11:35 am

Bruce A. Ulrich - Ashley,

I love the blog! I stumbled across your blog by searching for maternity photography in Google. My wife and I are expecting our first child in June, and I was wanting some ideas for different poses that we could do. I am a photographer as well, although not nearly as accomplished as you. When I saw your site, I thought to myself, “I like her photography. It looks familiar.” That’s because you are one of my flickr friends. ha ha

Anyway, I would love any constructive criticism about my photos. I am pretty much just starting out. I have been shooting for about 3 years now, but I am just now starting to charge for my services and such.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks,

Bruce A. UlrichDecember 30, 2009 – 10:00 pm

Manuella Pararas-Hulbert - Wether you are taking pics of your kids, your tree, or clients, your work contstantly amazes me. You rock hon! Oh and on a sideline, I always tell my kids I want to take their pics for “just 5 mins” which turns into 10-15mins and boy do they get grumpy,lol, so I’m right there with ya!lol.December 28, 2009 – 6:30 pm

Desiree Hayes - Sooo cute!!! Miss you guys! I love your new about you section too, killer!! Awesome detail shots!December 13, 2009 – 3:40 pm

Emilie - Beautiful photos!!! Your daughter is so pretty.December 8, 2009 – 1:25 pm

Anna - Swooning, as always. And those monster feet slippers are devine! Whereever did you find those? I have a smallish monster, myself, who could work those quite well. ♥December 4, 2009 – 10:45 am

jennifer adams - ahhh Ashley these are so beautiful, even your fun photographs are so awesome! you rock girl and your style does too!December 4, 2009 – 10:42 am

oneshotbeyond - You children are gorgeous! Love the holiday sparkles in your photos!December 4, 2009 – 9:32 am

Angie - We just got the Yoda tree topper as well! I too love the good ole Bay Area fog, makes for fab photos.December 4, 2009 – 8:02 am

andrea caballer - Oh, and Yoda is simply great! Haven’t been able to find one yet…December 4, 2009 – 7:50 am

andrea caballer - Sounds like you’re getting settled in. Your little guy is too cute… and don’t you love that preteen angst! Can’t wait to try the cookie recipe, thanks for sharing!December 4, 2009 – 7:48 am

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