Product Feature: Accordian Album - Bay Area Photographer

I've been wanting to blog about this for ages, but as you know...it's been busy busy! Well, this nasty wet weather has caused me to reschedule some sessions this weekend, so this seems like the perfect time to feature this gorgeous little Gift!

Yep, you heard me right...I said GIFT! With the purchase of our 'Elite' Collection or monetary equivalent you will receive TWO 3x3 custom designed Accordion Albums. I can't tell you how much I love these babies. They are the perfect way to show off your session to family and friends...OR as a little gift for those grandmas and grandpas who would love nothing more then a little album to show off their grand kids!

Here we go...


You have the option of a custom photo cover or a fabulous leather cover (black or red)




Magnetic closure, so you don't have to worry about them opening in your purse


LOVE!




Hugs to all!
~V

Portrait Party - The Finale ~ Bay Area Photographer

You know, it's kind of amazing! As a lot of you know, I was born and lived in Russia until I was about 10. Justin was born and grew up in Minnesota. And in the Winter..it was cold...like, really...COLD. So you'd think that this tiny little California freeze we're having would be no big deal...right? OH...so wrong...we've been freeeezzzing over here! Both Isaac and I are battling a cold. Heater cranked up to 90, scarfs and hats..the whole nine yards. SO, let's all collectively ask for sunshine and warm weather. COME ON...It's CALIFORNIA!

On to the photos...here is the finale to our three-part Portrait Party Extravaganza!

Enjoy :)

T! Breathtaking..seriously, her eyes are just unbelievable! We call this her "America's Next Top Model" look :)


B! This little guy was fast....but OH so cute!


N! his smile makes me smile :)


B&Q! The twins :) I love how they are totally doing their own thing...so adorable, these two. Last time we photographed them separately, so it was fun to do a 'together' shot


V! Isaac's favorite photo...can you guess why? Yep...as he said "ELMOOOOOO"


I! Redhead with curls...is there anything better?


K! Second time shooting K, and she is still rockin' the awesome hairstyles :)

A! This pumpkin was the last of the bunch, we were loosing light quickly and so I'm glad we were able to get a few shots in! She was a mover and a shaker...and a climber too!


Thanks for checking in Friends! Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate and stay warm to everyone else!
~V

Portrait Party, Cont'd - Bay Area Photographer

As promised....here we go with the second set of pumpkins! (the next seven)

Z! This little guy was NOT into having his photo taken...Daddy to the rescue!


C! This sweet pea is making her second appearance in front of our camera...as beautiful as ever!


S! Ms. Personality!!! This one with her fantastic expressions is SO MUCH FUN! One fact established...she needs snacks before photos :)


M! A classic beauty...serious, thoughtful..lovely!


C! LOVE HIM! You might recognize this pumpkin from a few month ago (his official birthday session with his beautiful family)

N Family! The two little guys look SO much alike!!! Those cheeks!


I! Last for today...perfectly coordinated to the bear! :) Such a stylish girl, isn't she?

Ray of Sunshine on a Rainy Day - Bay Area Family Photographer

**Taking a break from the Portrait Party Extravaganza to share another session from this past weekend**

This Sunday I met up with some of our favorite people for a very special 'Family' shoot. A shoot of a family of three...who are about to become a family of four. Not only have J and I known each other for more then a decade..but our kiddos are great friends as well! Not just friends...classmates even! I've been photographing little N since she was about one yr old! And she is just as adorable as she was then...but with more personality!

SO! J, who is obviously a reader of our blog...said the following as we were finishing up our session: "I know exactly what you'll write on your blog...'It was the wettest photo shoot ever!'" AND SHE'S RIGHT!!! It was...we got completely soaked, our fingers were frozen and towards the end we were pretty miserable with the weather...BUT, hey...you gotta suffer for the art, right? :)

J, T and family....love you guys! Enjoy!


She is such a Daddy's girl :)


T, I know I tortured you with all of my ridiculous requests ('look here, look there, kiss, turn, walk..." but it was worth it, right?


I LOVE this shot!!! I love how she's rockin' back on her feet to see what's going on up there...




A family of three. Not for much longer, but captured here!


More from the Portrait Party Extravaganza very soon!
~V

It's a Party! - Bay Area Photographer

Fast. Crazy. Loud. Busy. and FUN!!! That's what my Saturday was like...how about you? :)

If you've been following V&J for a while, you'll remember the mega Portrait Party extravaganza back in August. Well, we did it again :) Except now they are older, wiser and most importantly...MOBILE! So, yes..it was a challenge, but really fun and very much worth it!

To the Las Madres Willow Glen Families...here is a sneak peek of your sweet little ones! Thank you for your kind words and your patience on Sat! Enjoy!!!

(I'll be sharing in the order photographed....so here are the first 1-6)

L! I remembered her as soon as they walked into the party...i mean, could you really forget these eyes? I don't think so!


R! She was on our blog header for quite some time, so she's famous among the V&J Blog readers :)


N! What a sweet girl she is, still doing the zombie walk and has the most beautiful brown eyes! (p.s. YES...the bear has 2008 on its foot..i know i know!)


M! Love this kid...he was just as smiley and adorable as he was last time...but now he walks!


P! We got to know each other quite well...for some reason he was really drawn to our little 'photography' corner and kept popping up between shots :)


C! Oh my....she is just beautiful! AND sits still :) It's amazing!


More Soon!
~V

Coming Soon - Bay Area Children's Photographer

Hi Friends! I have SO much to blog about!!! New products, new sessions, fun stories...and now that the Holiday Rush is coming to a close (just a few more weeks!) I'll finally have time to do it! SO...just wanted to pop in and say 'Hi!' I'm still here, working HARD and late ;) Check back tomorrow for a full blog post, but let me leave you with just one from a session this morning...more to come!

Connected - Bay Area Children's Photographer

The other day...I packed up the truck, sent the boys off to SF for an auto show and crossed the bay for one of my favorite sessions to date! I've been looking forward to this one for a while....a 6 month old baby boy!!! My favorite age (i know i know, you've heard me say it a million times!)

After a shaky start (Umm, i didn't write down the phone number OR the apartment # and got completely lost)...we had a fantastic shoot! N&A were so welcoming (thanks for that Iced Tea guys!) and little M was the smiliest, sweetest little guy :)

N&A, thank you again! Here is your sneak peek...Enjoy!!

At this age, when they smile...the whole face smiles!


Mom was a total natural in front of the camera (and so was M of course)


I can't even describe how much I adore this shot!!! (let's just say...A LOT)


OH!...cheeks!


I titled this post 'Connected'...because in every image, every family shot....that's what I feel


Even dad got into the craziness! :) And he did great...behind the scenes and in front of the camera


Love!


And we'll continue with our "grab a few shots of just mom and dad" mission! We got some standard portraits too of course, but as soon as I took this shot..I knew I loved it. A bit different..but, beautiful!


Happy Tuesday!
~V