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Bay Area Photographer – Ashley McNamara

Poor neglected blog, Living in the bay is a little weird. There is a ton of rain here!  I have been spoiled by the constant sunshine in San Diego and have only had to rescheduled one shoot due to rain in the four years I lived there. Since moving here I have had to reschedule four! It’s a learning process.

On that note, I have been getting a lot of inquiries where the first question is always, “where are you located?” I want to take a moment to clear up some confusion. I am located in the Bay Area, However, I also service San Diego. I know it is a little confusing but I spend most of my time in the Bay and I fly to San Diego every 3 months for shoots.

To get things rolling in the bay area I am offering a special (check out the flyer below).  This is for bay area clients only. To book your  session email ashley@ashleymcnamara.com

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Our fabulous new mini accordion albums. Aren’t they adorable!?

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Last but not least, as promised, there will be another giveaway next week from Yubo Lunch boxes. Topher has been using his lunchbox for the last 2 weeks and I am not kidding when I say they are freaking awesome!

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IPhone Photography – Whoda thunk it? – Ashley McNamara

The iPhone is the most awesome phone ever! Who ever says it isn’t is lying! :)

It literally does do everything. I have to tell you though, I wasn’t really digging the camera but who cares its a phone. I had a couple of photo apps that I would play around with but I wasn’t really impressed with the results but like I said, it’s a phone so I wasn’t expecting miracles or anything.

Well, two weeks ago my friend, Amy Boring was in town and I thought it would be fun to hang out in San Francisco. She had been taking pictures with this super cool iPhone app and of course I asked what it was, she tells me, “shake it photo” so I download it and start playing… it’s blowing my mind. Love it, love it, love it.

I brought my 5D Mark II to the city for some shots but the poor thing never left the bag because that app is addicting! Since then, I have taken no less than 300 photos, it’s quickly becoming a problem.. if you have me as a facebook friend you already know this and are thoroughly sick of seeing all of my mobile uploads. For those of you who are not sick of me… Here are some of my favorites.

Side note: there is this cool contest going by Adorama for iPhone photo’s if you’re as addicted as I am check it out.

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Ok so SOME is a relative term… I couldn’t narrow it down. I love them all!

A couple of exciting things in the next couple of weeks. GIVEAWAYS by two super awesome companies.

1. Sheer Addiction by Tamara Lines – She makes some of the most beautiful necklaces EVER! Check her out and stay tuned for your chance to win.

2. Sticking to my green lifestyle a giveaway for kids! Yubo lunch boxes! Really rad company, completely new idea regarding lunch boxes. Check them out.

Newborn Photography on the Today Show – Ashley McNamara – Bay Area Photographer

I am sure you have seen the buzz around the Internet about the awesome segment on the Today Show about newborn photography. I was so excited to see something I am so passionate in take center stage, I appreciated all of the emails from clients asking me if I had seen it and telling me that the segment reminded them of me. I am super flattered. I am excited for the photographer profiled and this amazing publicity she received but I am also super excited to see child photographers in the limelight. If you have some time check it out.

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Family Photographer – Maddie – Ashley McNamara – Bay Area Photographer

This is Maddie and she is a MOVER, all Maddie wanted was “wa wa” that is water in big people speak.

After making funny voices, bopping myself on the head, and blowing bubbles didn’t work I decided that it was time to put on the fisheye and let Maddie enjoy some time in the water and I am glad I did because that is when Maddie loosened up, plus I ADORE fisheye pictures.

Ann, I know you’re excited!!! I hope you love them!

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This is right before she took a tumble into the water…

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Baby Photographer – Padraic – Ashley McNamara – Bay Area Photographer

You might recognize this little face from a few months back. Padraic is now 9 months old and is getting cuter by the second. I just love this age because they are so expressive but they are not moving around so basically that makes them PERFECT! 

Keep an eye out for Padraic in a couple of months! Awesome watching you grow, little guy.

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Baby Photographer – Little Ren – Ashley McNamara – Bay Area Photographer

I have said it time and time again but I am going to say it again.. THIS is why I love shooting on location.

The Porter house was awesome! Super retro, I just love capturing everyone’s unique style.  The best thing is that they were up for all of my silly ideas as long as it was “not posey” which I think is great because lifestyle is my favorite way to shoot. The focus of this shoot was little Ren who is 8 weeks old and he is quite possibly the cutest 8 week old I have ever seen.

Jennifer and Brian enjoy your sneak peek!

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Event Photographer – Ava’s Bash – Ashley McNamara – Danville Photographer

Ava is officially ONE!  This year went by so quick… it seems like just yesterday I was taking Ava’s newborn photos!

Sunday was the big bash and I was sooo excited because Orousha always has the best parties with help from Sam her fabulous coordinator. I always wonder how Orousha will top the last party but she always comes through. I am secretly hoping her next baby is a boy just to see what she does at his first birthday.

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I will be making some changes…

So if the blog looks wonky its just me! :) Hopefully it will be normal again by saturday!

Because no post is complete without a picture here is a shot of my little girl. She asked me if she could get her hair cut short a couple of weeks ago and we got 5 inches cut off!!! Its taking some getting used to but she loooves it!

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Cover Image – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

Yay a COVER! This is so exciting for me. I have been published a few times but never on the cover. I was contacted a few months ago by Oh Baby Magazine  to use a picture for their upcoming issue (it has been so hard not blogging about it already) Oh Baby Magazine is a small Canadian publication catering to Moms, their magazine is dedicated to providing readers with information to support them through pre-conception, during pregnancy, and throughout their child’s early years.  

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Pirraglia Family – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

Can I start by saying how much I love this family? This is the third time I have shot for them…I know, your jealous right? they are GORGEOUS! hehe… 

 I had a super hard time narrowing down the sneak peek because honestly, I love every single picture…sigh…So much so that I just spent the last six hours with my face in the computer screen editing these shots! oy..I have a headache!

Little side note–when I was editing my two year old son jumped up in my lap, pointed at the screen and said “Ohhhh pretty baby, I LOVE HER!” Leslie, how do you feel about arranged marriages? Because I love her too. :)

 It was so much fun guys! Enjoy your peek!

The Pirraglia Family

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