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Child Photographer – Zavi and Jakai – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

It has been a long and busy couple of months and I have been not so patiently waiting to process pictures from my trip to Raleigh, NC 

I was there for my good friend Marie Cox  who was going into surgery to have a hysterectomy.. CANCER SUCKS!  I wanted to be  there to help out, entertain the kids, and eat boberry biscuits ummmmmmm biscuits.. Did I just type that? 

While I was there I took some pictures of Marie’s awesome albeit big headed children minus the oldest Tayvonne who wouldn’t dare be photographed, I’ll get you next time Tay.. I was there for 5 days [I think] and I took 1600 pictures 90% of them were of Zavia that girl is my muse.. I love her. 

Here are some pictures from my trip and this is what  3000 in a plane looks like..

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Jakai, I miss your cute and cuddly self.

Within the first 5 seconds I was in the door Jakai was hanging on my leg and every morning he would sit in my lap and play with my hair.

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Zavia, I miss your sweet dance moves.

Zavia is a self proclaimed diva. While Jakai was fixing my hair, Zavia was listening to music on my laptop or begging me to take video of her dancing… err… I mean make music videos.

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Raleigh was a good time.. I did a couple of shoots while I was there  one with the awesome Heather Love and had some super BBQ at The Pit [check it out] with my friend Gretchen Mathison, thanks everyone for showing me an awesome time and thanks Marie for letting me crash your house.

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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Birthday Bash – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Event Photographer

 ♥  Tutu Heaven  ♥

 

 When my Baby Planner asked me to photograph her oldest daughter, Aasha’s, birthday, I knew it was going to be fabulous. What I didn’t know was that this was a party to end all parties! Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always known these clients had amazing taste, but the time and planning that went into this party left me speechless! It was absolutely gorgeous! Little bits of “eye candy” wherever you looked. From the amazing cupcake cake to the personalized M&M’s, this is definitely a 2nd birthday to be remembered! I’m having a bit of picture overload, I tried to narrow it down, honestly I did, but they were all just so amazing! Enjoy! 
I can’t wait to see what you do for Ava’s 1st, Orousha!!! 
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These personalized M&M’S were the best.. they have pictures that I have taken of Asha on them.:) 
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The party favors.. Boxes of M&M;s and white chocolate covered pink popcorn. 
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Blowing out the imported birthday candle which unexpectedly shot fire out the top when lit. 
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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!

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

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Giving is Awesome – Ashley McNamara – San Diego Photographer

 

Give someone something special…My friends over at Essential Imagery have set up this fan-freaking-tastic site Giving is Awesome and I wanted to share the love too. 

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – $1000 worth, to be exact. It’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a FREE session worth $250.00. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in San Diego California. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : ashley@ashleymcnamara.com

The winner will be announced on New Years Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Ashley McNamara 

 

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