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Bay Area Baby Photographer – Lyla Scout – Ashley McNamara Photography

As a photographer I get a lot of sales calls, “I can get you the #1 spot on google!”, “I can process your images!”, “I promise to get you so much business your head will spin!”, so when Kimberly called me to book a session for her 9 week old daughter I didn’t realize until half way through the conversation that she was actually calling to book a session and I had completely tuned her out because she had the most wonderful phone voice ever. I was certain she was a telemarketer. I think I might have her call me and read me bedtime stories.

When I arrived at Kimberly’s home I soon realized that Kimberly herself was just as wonderful as her soothing telephone voice. Kimberly and her husband Scott adopted little Lyla Scout in June and I didn’t realize that she was indeed adopted until I gushed over Kimberly’s fit figure because Lyla looks just like her!

Lyla is the most adorable thing I have ever seen. I was kind of obsessed with her head of hair. I don’t know if you can handle the adorableness below so proceed with caution!

As always 30+ comments will get Kimberly and Scott an adorable gift!

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San Francisco Pregnancy Photographer – Karyn – Ashley McNamara Photography

Every time I go into the city for a photo shoot I find a new place, a new texture, or a new ally.. it’s  just an amazing place and it’s been a lot of fun exploring and having fresh locations to work with.  Last Friday I explored the city with my client, Karyn, she was such a good sport too because I knew where I wanted to go but I didn’t know where it was… So it was up the hill, down the hill, around that corner, or Wait! No, around THAT corner. We finally found the spots I had in my head and we no doubt took the long route. I felt so bad.

Luckily, the walking and hill climbing was worth it because we got some suuuper cute shots. I had the hardest time picking my favorites. Keep an eye out for for Karyn’s little bundle on the blog in the next few weeks. Rest up and enjoy your maternity leave, Karyn!

As always 30+ comments will get Karyn a super fantastic gift so leave her some love!

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I think this one right here… is my fave..

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Christmas in July – Ashley McNamara – Bay Area Photographer

It’s that time of year, yes, summer.. that means that Christmas is right around the corner! My good friend Jamie Schultz has agreed to let me give away a set of her FABULOUS cards!

Below is a sampling of the cards available this year.  There are a total of 8 sets in the collection…I  might just need all 8!  Jamie is giving away one set of Holiday Cards (your choice) to one lucky reader!  Simply update your status on FB or Twitter to the following:  ”I hope I win the Jamie Schultz Designs Holiday Card giveaway on Ashley McNamara’s blog!” and then leave a comment in the comment box.

A winner will be chosen at random on July 18th @ 3pm!

Follow Jamie on facebook to keep up with all of her newest designs!

WINNER! Sandy! Congratulations, Sandy. I will forward your information to Jamie and she will send you your prize!

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Sonoma Photographer – Shannon + Joe – Ashley McNamara Photography

Shannon contacted me and asked me to take pictures of her and her husband Joe while they were on an impromptu California vacation, first stop Sausalito, second stop San Diego, LUCKY DUCKS! (hopefully it isn’t too gloomy today)

Shannon is a child photographer out of Pennsylvania and I am always honored when photographers hire me to take their photos. . .  I always get a little nervous before any session, I think it’s good to be a little nervous it means you’re still feeling something and that you know how important their session is to them but I am always extra nervous before photographer sessions. I had never been to Sonoma before so I didn’t really know what to expect. Shannon and Joe (bless his heart) were so patient with me and explored the Sonoma/Napa Valley with me in search of awesome locations.

Shannon, I hope you and Joe are enjoying San Diego and that you looove your photos!

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San Francisco Newborn Photographer – Gianna – Ashley McNamara Photography

It’s baby season!

There has been a boom in the Bay Area and It’s a a good thing to because I was starting to have withdrawals from that new baby smell. Gianna was just what I needed to get my fix. I don’t know what it is about these San Francisco babies but I have been so lucky because every single one I have worked with has been sleepy and curly two of my very favorite things. Gianna was so good to me, I could have photographed her all day.

30+ comments and Reither will get a super cute gift!

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