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Baby Brose – Ashley McNamara – San Francisco Photographer

ahhhh… the smell of a newborn baby is like heaven.

My photographer friend Brianne just had a baby and I was so bummed because I thought I wasn’t going to be able make it to San Diego to photograph her.

I mean it wasn’t like she needed me  because she was in very good hands…  Little Marlowe has been photographed by some awesome photographers since her arrival just 3 weeks ago :)  luckily,  I was  able to hop on a flight with my husband for an overnight trip and I took the opportunity to crash Briannes place and photograph her little sweetie. Unfortunately, I got in super late and only had 45 Min’s but I was able to get a couple of keepers.

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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.

San Francisco Maternity Photographer – Ashley McNamara

WOOT WOOT! You’re thinking.. “she looks familiar??”

I just completed a baby plan with Miss Orousha when she found out she was pregnant again! I think she keeps getting pregnant to keep me around. Little does she know, she is stuck with me forever!!

I flew to San Diego a couple of weeks ago for Orousha’s maternity shoot and it was the rainiest week of the year.. my last day there was like a monsoon! We just hung out, we spent some time at the house, we spent some time at the park, and then we went downtown to my favorite staircase. If I looked half as cute pregnant I would be pregnant all the time.

Couple of Notes:: I wil be back in San Diego in March for another round of sessions — If you’re interested send me an email through my website.  Secondly I am looking for a couple of Maternity Model’s in the San Francisco area contact me with a photo for details. ashley@ashleymcnamara.com

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My little peanut.. she is so petite. I just want to smoosh her face.

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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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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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