A new year a new office. Things have been a little a little slow on the production front here as we've been doing our best to get acclimated to our new surroundings. I've never been someone who can function when things are out of order- that's not to say my room never gets messy, but more like, I reach a point where it's so messy I can't function, sleep, or practically breathe until it's clean. I have always enjoyed cleaning- it's one of those tasks where you can actually see your progress. Anyhow, things are back on track now and I thank you guys for your patience! Jennifer and Lucas tied the knot in early December at a lovely little church in Silverlake. It was particularly nice for me because it was literally right down the street from where I used to live! Heather came out to assist and we had such a great time with Lucas, Jennifer, and all of their friends and family!
Bay Area Portrait Photographer : Newborns : Olivia
Little Olivia is the daughter of one of my fellow 2002 Presentation Panthers, Melissa, and I couldn't be more thrilled for her and John! One of the coolest parts about doing what I do is that I get to be a part of such amazing moments in people's lives. I photograph them in love, married, when they are welcoming their children into the world... even though a lot of stress comes with these experiences usually there are bright smiles to go along with it and that's really what I live to document. You can't help but look at newborns and be overcome with awe. Awe in how little they've seen, how shortly they've lived, and how soft and pure their bodies are. Little Olivia was such a sweet thing to photograph and I am just so thrilled to have been there to document her first weeks! Congrats to Melissa and John- here's to many more memories to document!
Bay Area Portrait Photographer : Newborns : Baby Olivia
I am old. Officially old- friends from high school are getting married, having babies, buying houses.... and I am loving it! My first shoot of the new year was this beautiful little lamb Olivia- born on December 22nd to the ever lovely Melissa and John. I remember it like it was yesterday Melissa... hanging out in your Santa Barbara dorm room freshmen year drinking vodka out of water bottles. Those were the days! ;) More of this little treasure to come...
Bay Area and Los Angeles Wedding Photographer : Thoughts on 2009
The New Year, for business owners, brings reflection. Our tax cycle is over, our 2009 client folders can be retired, and our hard drives backed up, saved, and archived. Thinking about where I was a year ago is almost overwhelming. As I glance over my 2009 goals list I made last year at WPPI I am amazed, and dare I say proud of myself, at all that I have accomplished. This year was not easy, it was extremely busy, filled with the stress of creating your own paychecks, and the hope that you will find your clients fulfilled and happy. But, this year was splendid in a way that no year has ever been. I am my own boss and there is nothing better than that. Yes, when sh*t hits the fan, it is my mess to clean up. I am not going to lie, there have been times when I wished I had someone higher up to straighten things out or make decisions- but I am forever learning, as a business owner should, and I cannot wait to take on the lessons 2010 will teach me. Most importantly, 2009 has been FUN. Thanks to all my amazing clients for trusting my ability to document your love. You are forever part of the Meg Perotti story and I love you all to pieces!
ANGIE + BRETT
DAVIDA + PAUL
BRITTANY + ADAM
ERIN + STEVE
DIANA + JACOB
ERIN + JAKE
HELEN + TYLER
MINDY + DAVE
LESLIE + SIM
GINA + RANDY
STACEY + MARTY
ERIC + JEN
CAITLIN + TIM
NICOLE + KEVIN
DANA + KEITH
MONICA + KRISTIAN
CARRIE + PHIL
JACKIE + DAVID
CHRIS + CARLY
ANNE + SCOTT
JENNIFER + LUCAS (sneak peek!)
CJ + DUSTIN
JULIE + GARTH (sneak peek!)
Here's to another fabulous year of documenting love!
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Bay Area Wedding Photographer : Lauren and Josh : Engaged!
Lauren and Josh were my last engagement session of the year and seriously, talk about going out with a bang! They were only going to be in town for a quick holiday trip filled with meetings since they are currently planning their Los Angeles wedding from the east coast. So, we scheduled an early morning shoot which was to include coffee, croissants, and beautiful morning light. Mother nature intervened and grounded all flights out of Virgina due to weather the day before our scheduled session so we quickly developed a back up plan and Lauren and Josh were such troopers! They must have been exhausted from a long two days of travel but they showed up with smiles and I think we all had such a great time! Many thanks to Josh’s sister for her help, this session would not have gone as planned without her.
On another note, 2009 was an awesome year for me and I can’t wait to see what 2010 has to bring. Hope you all will be safe and happy tomorrow night! Happy New Year everyone!!!!! !
It was almost pitch black by the time we headed back down the hill but we couldn’t leave without cleaning stuff up and I caught this shot as we were cleaning off the feathers… that’s only two pillows worth!!!!!
Can’t wait for your wedding, guys!!!
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