What to Wear this Fall?

It is important to remember simple is better for photos.  You don't want too much craziness going on, while simultaneously looking fabulous!

Color:  Pick one or two solid colors to build off and then use a fun pop of color of pattern to accent the whole look.

Layers:  This is California and it is Fall, so yes yes yes!  Not only will it add dimensionality and a change in look, it will keep you warm!

Accessories: Another important way to add excitement to your look - scarves, suspenders, sunglasses can all be great ways to just add that little extra spark to make your photos shine!

All these looks and more can be found at Gap with great deals ending tomorrow!

Fall sessions are booking up quickly so contact us today!

Hope to see you soon!

xo,

m

Family Session | Hidden Villa, Los Altos, CA

Wow, how have I not visited this spot before?!  Thank you to the C family for introducing me because I will definitely be back!  Hidden Villa is a nonprofit organization with beautiful grounds that also operates it's own organic farm and it's in Los Altos!  There are hiking trails & animals galore, even 1 month old piglets nestled with their Momma when we visited last week.

These boys brought the fun and I was just the lucky one able to run around with them and capture their pure joy!  

enjoy 

xo mary

Also, thanks to Weingarten Children's Center for connecting me with this awesome family!

Family Session | Huddart Park, Woodside, CA

Surprise!!!

Check out this adorable family/maternity session from up at the gorgeous Huddart Park in Woodside.

This little princess just can't wait to be a big sister!

...and she's all smiles :)

Portraits of a Family | Garrison, NY

I had the honor and privilege of meeting my newest nephew last week and to photograph all of my little ones!  It's hard to believe that MY sister has five kids, but here you have it.  All wonderful and special in their own way with beautiful personalities that shine through to make this great big family.

 

This is one of my favorite photos from the weekend because you can see the pure joy on both my niece's face as well as my Mom's (who just couldn't resist picking up this hilarious princess costume for her while out running errands.)  Being the only girl is this big family of boys she is our Mom's little princess!

Now this handsome fellow has a bit of growing up to do yet but he is a lucky guy to get to grow up with this fun & ever loving brood!  Welcome to the family Graham! xo, Aunt Mary

Father's Day Special | Mountain View, CA

Who is the special Dad in your life?

Is he goofy?  Is he sweet or silly?  Maybe he's serious...or a total love bug.  If he is a wonderful Dad, I can guarantee you one thing, he LOVES his kids!

Whoever he is I bet you want to give him something extra special this Father's Day!  Look no  further!  Book a photo session with Mary Bea Photography before June 15th and receive a FREE 5x7 framed image with any package.

The A Family Teaser at Shoreline Park

I had so much fun capturing the different little personalities in this family recently.  Big sis knows exactly how to avoid the camera and gets a kick out of doing so, but luckily we had fun making a game out of it!  Our middle guy, well I don't think there is anything that words can say that you can't see below in his very own triptych of adorable glances below.  As for the little guy of the family, well he just has the most beautiful big brown chestnuts for eyes so how can you go wrong?

Oh, and lastly, look closely at the center image.  I had initially taken the photo more zoomed out but then when you see her little brother's expression looking up at her my heart melted!  So glad this little moment of their exploration adventure was captured!

Family Maternity Shoot

I had so much fun capturing this family's excitement about adding another little one to their brood.  

Although the little guys is excited, he is also saying, 'but hey! What about me?!' 

Wardrobe Wednesday

The Tea Collection has some amazing Fall fashions for your little one this year.  Look no further for finding just the right look for that upcoming family photo shoot!

Win a Photo Shoot!

Head on over to the Mary Bea Photography Facebook page or simply click here for a chance to win a family photo shoot with Mary Bea herself!  

Client Praise

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Who wouldn't want this amazing opportunity for a free photo shoot with a wonderful, kind & friendly family photographer?

Family Portrait Month

Help Us Make a Family Masterpiece … And Change the Life of a Deserving Child!

During Family Portrait Month — October & November 2013— Mary Bea Photography will donate 20% of your session fee to PPA Charities to benefit Operation Smile, which treats children around the world who suffer with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.  More than 100,000 children are born with a facial deformity every year in Operation Smile partner countries, yet tens of thousands remain untreated. Your session fee donation truly will help change a life. Celebrate your family by helping a child! Contact today to discuss how we can blend your idea with our ingenuity to create a photographic masterpiece of your family to treasure for a lifetime! Call now. Appointments are limited! 

Remember…Your family portrait is perfect for holiday cards! Participating in this offer also benefits you!  Mary Bea Photography is giving away a free 8x10 print with every Operation Smile Portrait! Family Portrait Month is sponsored by PPA Charities 

Wardrobe Wednesday

Today's Wardrobe Wednesday is a little different than the rest.  This is a a real life Mary Bea Photography family!  The colors that they wore really complemented each other and worked wonderfully with their own coloring, especially bringing out baby's baby blues!

What a ham?

I absolutely love this recent family portrait!  Big brother's expression is truly epic, he was the life of the shoot, while baby executed his job perfectly by sleeping soundly.