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Child Photographer – Erika – Ashley McNamara – Danville – Photographer

Whew.. I have completed my first Bay Area shoot and boy am I relieved. As I was driving to Danville the sky was cloudy and off in the distance were some really ugly storm clouds and I thought for sure that this shoot was going to be a bust but there was no way I was letting a little rain ruin this shoot for me… I was going to have some fun in spite of it!

As it turns out this Bay Area fogginess makes for the most perfect soft light. Here I was.. worried sick about change, I didn’t have my sunny San Diego sky, I didn’t have my normal locations, and I didn’t have the pier!  Here I was worried about the quality of light and all of this time spent worrying, I missed out on some pretty awesome stuff. I shot in one square blog about 3 mins from my house.. In San Diego it would have been at least 25mins of driving to get all of these cool textures. They say change is good, I think they’re right.

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Goodbye 2009 – Ashley McNamara – San Francisco Photographer

2009 is coming to a close and I just want to thank everyone who has supported Ashley McNamara Photography. I feel so blessed to be doing what I do, THANK YOU!

I have had a pretty awesome year.. I have made some new life long friends, I have had THE BEST clients ever this year, and we moved from the sunny south to the foggy north. I can’t wait to see what 2010 brings in my new city!  

As for my wonderful San Diego you will be seeing a lot of me in 2010. I will be in San Diego January 16th-18th and again at the begenning of March.  Inquire about special travel pricing.

The McNamara Family Resolutions

Colin – “Get another CCIE.”

Ashley – “Shed some pounds and blog more”

Kylie (11) - “Be true to myself.”

Topher (4) – “To bounce my ball into space.”

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Family Photographer – Digius Family – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family:
Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.
- Jane Howard

I ran across this quote shortly after I finished processing the following pictures for the Digius family and thought I’d share it. I’ve been doing family photography for some time now and it never stops amazing me that no matter the form the family comes in, it’s always so beautiful! I feel so blessed to be able to document the lives of others, it’s a truly unique and wonderful feeling.


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Baby Photography – Princess Ava – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

and were back!

Following Ava as she grows through her first year.  She is now almost 8 months old and one of the daintiest babies I have ever met.  I just love her to bits! 

Ava’s likes: The color pink, tutu’s, Dancing Broby, and long walks on the beach

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Carlie – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Child Photographer

It isn’t often enough that I photograph kids older than two so this was a cool change of pace. Enjoy your sneak peek, Carlie!

 

I couldn’t decide which one to post so I will just post them both. 

 

What are little girls made of? – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

  ”They’re made of ribbons and butterfly kisses and wonder at Christmas and birthday wishes and a heap of giggles and wiggles and love; these are the things little girls are made of.”

Sweet Ella is about to celebrate her first birthday. Ella and family are from the bay area and wanted to have some pictures taken before she goes and grows up on them. ;) Believe me, I know the feeling. 

As requested here is some info:

Shot using a Canon 40D, Lenses used 24-70 2.8L and 50mm 1.4, all shot between 1.4 and 2.8, ISO 200-600

 

I have gotten a couple of emails asking where I shot the “field” pictures. This shot was taken in front of a teeeny patch of grass in a shopping center where I live. I wish I could find a huge field of the stuff..if you know where one is let me know. :)

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!!

 

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!

 

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…

 

Meet Jude – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

Meet Jude

Last week my daughter came home from school asking to buy a present for one of her classmates. My first thought was that there was yet another birthday party to attend, but my daughter explained that this was actually for a child who would be leaving school on the first of May to have his 4th Open Heart Surgery. (She has such a big heart) My first reaction was to offer this child’s family a free shoot. Jude’s teacher was able to put me in contact with his family and we scheduled a time. Shooting this kid was just so much fun, he’s an amazing child and his presence lit up the room!

Please take the time to keep this brave little guy in your thoughts, I know his family would be so grateful.

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