Mommy & Me Photography Blog » San Francisco Bay Area Photographer http://mommyandmephotoblog.com everyday moments. life's art. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:58:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Happy Birthday!!! http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/08/17/happy-birthday/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/08/17/happy-birthday/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:58:45 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=233 Happy Birthday to a special little guy….. born on August 17, 2006 premature weighing just over 3lbs….

This is Matthew at 1 years old

Matthew now!!!  What a big boy he is!!!  Promise mommy that you will not grow up anymore….

Happy Birthday!!!

]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/08/17/happy-birthday/feed/ 0 what to wear…. http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/07/20/what-to-wear/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/07/20/what-to-wear/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:57:36 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=230 This question is always a topic for discussion when preparing a photography session.  But it is the aspect of the session that should never be overlooked.  Not only do you want everyone in the photo looking good, but you also want to consider on how the photos will be displayed or used.  Inspired by the recent blog article posted in the National Association of Professional Childrens Photographers {which I am a member of}, I decided that I really need to sit down and think about how I can help clients get ideas for their sessions.  I came up with these arrangements using one of my favorite kids clothing stores, Gymboree.  Half of my childrens’ closets are filled with their clothes.  Love ‘em.  Not to mention that I also have the Gymboree VISA to receive added benefits!  Stay tuned for more clothing ideas!!!
PS.  Sorry I’ve been gone for so long.  But I’m back!

]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/07/20/what-to-wear/feed/ 2 thank you 800 fans on facebook… http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/04/30/thank-you-800-fans-on-facebook/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/04/30/thank-you-800-fans-on-facebook/#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:29:24 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=221 and because of this everyone gets the benefit of a give-a-way!!!  So for this first prize winning adventure, I’m going to give-a-way a Mommy & Me Photography tote {the one I make for my new packaging} along with a special surprise for the inside….

To enter all you need to do is…….{and I thought of this in the shower}…….name a movie, show or series where dandelions are featured.  For example, in Charlotte’s Web, the non animated movie, dandelions are featured in the ending credits (love that illustrated art btw!!)….enter your comments on my blog.  Double your chances by entering on my Mommy & Me Photography Fan Page ….. triple your chances by retweeting on Twitter.

oh, I will add:  you don’t have to be local to enter!!! I’ll send you the package!!!

A winner will be drawn Monday morning, May 3rd.

GOOD LUCK!!!!  Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend.

]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/04/30/thank-you-800-fans-on-facebook/feed/ 3 a sneak peek for seniors… http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/04/27/a-sneak-peek-for-seniors/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/04/27/a-sneak-peek-for-seniors/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:05:23 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=212 still working on the design and colors….but you get the “cool” idea!!!!

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These fun little cards are totally custom made….the inspiration is to create adorable little mommy cards, with matching cute greeting cards to announce the beginning of spring!!! Contact me for some playdate fun!!



]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/04/02/playdate-anyone/feed/ 0 random acts – Oakland Fire Department http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/03/04/random-acts-oakland-fire-department/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/03/04/random-acts-oakland-fire-department/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:04:01 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=195 The fire trucks were approaching Lake Merritt and the little boy with his fireman boats and “engine 12″ fire coat ran to the scene to watch as the fire fighters and paramedics rescue another life. The little boy waited and waited ever so patiently for the job to be done, because all he wanted was a ride in the fire truck. The little boy had never been so close to a fire truck…the excitement was unbearable. But then the firemen and paramedics emerged from their heroic adventure only to see this little boy sporting their company…..Fire engine #12. Not only was the little boy filled with glee that finally he would get to go into the fire truck, the men of Company 12 were greeted by a little mascot. Because their work was done, the nature of the injury was not fatal, the little boy got his wish granted and got to sit in the fire truck. Thank you Oakland Fire Department for your random act of kindness!!! You made this little boy’s day!!!!

As I was looking through the internet for the company’s information, I stumbled upon their site: “Oakland Firefighters Random Acts“… although letting the little boy sit the firetruck was not an official “Random Act”, it was indeed a true random act of kindness.

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]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/23/some-polaroid-fun/feed/ 0 happy birthday Chelsea… http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/14/happy-birthday-chelsea/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/14/happy-birthday-chelsea/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:32:12 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=181

]]> http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/14/happy-birthday-chelsea/feed/ 0 a celebration with Cinderella… http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/12/a-celebration-with-cinderella/ http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/2010/02/12/a-celebration-with-cinderella/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:28:51 +0000 Denise Olson http://mommyandmephotoblog.com/?p=176 At the end of January, we celebrated Maddie’s 5th birthday party.  Every year we throw a birthday bash for her, and every year it turns more and more into a huge glorious production.  This year, I decided to bring in entertainment {for my sanity, although, it was still totally crazy here!!}.  I met up with networking friend, Jenny Waters, owner of the Social Butterfly and co-owner of the Cinderella Company to discuss my intentions and plan of action for Maddie’s party.  We mutually decided on Cinderella for storytelling, singing, magic and face painting….and a coronation ceremony for Princess Maddie.  WOW!!!!  When Cinderella came to door, Maddie was more than surprised….she was totally enchanted!!!!  With 17 knights, princess maidens and little blossoms running wild with sword fights, makeovers, play doh, food, and candy…Cinderella stole the show and bestowed a whole bit of her magic upon them….

Thank you Cinderella…..as Maddie said on her delightful day, “This is the BEST Party EVER!!!”.

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