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Helloooo Spring is about to be Sprung… – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Maternity Photographer

Ashley McNamara — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:33:22 +0000

There must be a baby boom upon us because I am been photographing maternity sessions like crazy lately but That means BABIES GALORE!!

Alessandra warned me that she was a little nervous in front of the camera.. My camera must have liked her because she looks fabulous!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Maternity Photographer

Ashley McNamara — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:55:11 +0000

It could not have been more appropriate to end a spectacular year with a really fun photo shoot!

Maternity sessions are always so much fun for me, but I rarely find couples who have even more fun than I do! Enter Anya and Brian! What an incredible duo! They were an absolute blast and the result was one funtastic photo shoot! As a photographer they were an ideal client, up for anything and SO much to work with! As you can see, when a client is up for anything, I make sure to take advantage! We covered just about everything!

Enjoy your sneak peek guys!

And Baby Makes Four – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Maternity Photographer

Ashley McNamara — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:04:45 +0000

In just a few short months the YOU family will be welcoming a new brother for little Joshua. I was so happy to be able to document this special time in their lives. These will be some of the last family photo’s they have before this beautiful family of three becomes a gorgeous family of four.

Setting the bar – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Pregnancy Photographer

Ashley McNamara — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:09:42 +0000

Husbands everywhere sit up and take notice!

We wives are noticing more and more men like Lamine. Men who do not give hotbox flowers and stale chocolates for birthday gifts. Men who deliver the goods. Yes, Lamine set the bar very high for husband’s everywhere when he treated his beautiful wife, Alexis, to a maternity session for her birthday! With a new baby girl due in just a few short weeks, what could be sweeter?

I had such a great experience shooting this fun couple! The love between them radiates!

And can I just add that I loved how Alexis rocked that red dress!

Sweet Indeed.

Baby Cole – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Baby Photographer

Ashley McNamara — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:28:45 +0000

TOUCHDOWN!

When I showed up at the Hager house the whole family was watching football and when I saw Cole I immediately thought, Future football player. Cole is only two months old (Shocking I know!) Look at that head control. He was so good to me though! He didn’t fuss one bit he was all giggles and coo’s. I couldn’t ask for more.

(Edited to add technical info: Shot with Canon 40D using available light, lenses used were 50mm 1.4 and 24-70 2.8L, ISO 200-400, SS 1/100th – 1/250th, F/1.4-5.6)

Baby Leonardo – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

Ashley McNamara — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:26:28 +0000

Busy as a bee, So busy you can’t see straight, busy as a beaver, whatever cliche you prefer, you can pretty much guarantee it’s my personal mantra of late. I suppose I can’t compain about being busy when all of my time is being spent photographing some of the cutest babies in California.

Babies are cute. Babies are adorable. Babies take your breath away. And little Leonardo is no exception, this precious little guy is beyond words. If cuteness were weighed by the pound, he’d tip the scales! I thought about trying to smuggle him away in my camera bag, but thought better of it … I’m pretty sure his Mama wouldn’t have approved.

And what is that adorable concoction little Leonardo is wrapped in you might ask yourself? It is the almost famous Cocoon made by good friend Marta. A life saver for all new mom’s who haven’t mastered the art of baby wrapping. This soft cocoon takes out all of the guesswork and is pretty cute to boot. You can check them out here.

San Diego Acupuncture – Pregnancy & Fertility treatments

Ashley McNamara — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 05:47:57 +0000

Today I photographed a pre-birth acupuncture session. If you are like me and have never heard of such a thing, what pre-birth acupuncture does is help to increase the likelihood of delivering on the due date, reduces the time of labor, and substantially reduces the need for interventions and Cesarean sections.

Today’s session was done at SD Fertility Acupuncture and they specialize in fertility and pregnancy acupuncture. Being infertile myself I found the whole thing completely fascinating.

One of the things I learned was that certain points on the body are known to help the cervix soften and dilate and others aid in helping the ligaments relax and loosen for the easy passage of the baby.

Be sure to check out their website for more interesting facts.