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!

He's 1!

My shoot in Palo Alto last week was so much fun!  This little guy just recently turned one and I absolutely can not believe it, because just mere months before he rolled over for the first time during his 4 month shoot!  They grow so fast and he is no exception, he was running so fast he gave me a workout!

Do you prefer the black & white images or the color ones better?  Let me know by commenting below!

Playground Fun

So glad to get this teaser up & blogged!  We had so much fun finally capturing these two siblings playing together at the park in Mountain View.  E was just almost 8 months when we did this shoot and his sister has finally taken a keen interest in playing with him!  We tried this shoot a couple months ago and it became really a solo of E because she was not interested! 

How old were your kids when they started to play together?  Comment below and let us know!

School's Out for Summer!

School is out for summer!  Have you found activities for your little ones?  Need ideas?

Exploring at the Junior Museum & Zoo

Here is a photo from a recent photo shoot I did at the Junior Museum & Zoo of Palo Alto.  It is a wonderful hidden gem right in our neighborhood.  This little guy was having so much fun he didn't even want to leave when the shoot was over!

Sweet Little Lady at Arastradero Preserve

I love this portrait because you it really captures her oh-so-sweet demeanor!

Family Fun in Woodside

I truly love this family portrait from a recent shoot at Huddart Park in Woodside, CA. 

The two little ones are cousins and you can see below that they are the best of buds!

They are also pretty sweet on their parents!

Little Explorer

Here are some shots I wanted to share from a really fun shoot I did recently at the Junior Museum & Zoo in Palo Alto.  A great spot for the local kiddos, I know about it now thanks to my clients!

Also, love this portrait!

Playground Fun

Easter

I love the ease, comfort & love that just exudes itself from this recent Easter Shoot at Huddart Park.

E clearly had a great Easter, did you?

Don't forget the little details!

Sometimes we just forget to notice the little things.  I love this image that relatable for a lot of parents out there I am sure and how the black & white contrast really emphasizes the shoes & the teeter tot.

What little details have caught your eye lately?

Family Fun Teaser

 

Shutter Huggers

Dalmatian Shutter Hugger

I just ordered this adorable dalmatian shutter hugger!  Also available (with Prime shipping) on Amazon.com.

I know that this little guy is going to to be a great addition to my camera bag!  I could have used him this weekend for a sweet little boy who just loved dogs!

Also, good news for you iPhone photogs out there, they are also coming out with Shutter Hug minis!

Dinosaur Shutter Hugger Mini

Blues Brothers

Check out these fun and beautiful brothers from today's shoot!

 

Christmas is coming...

be sure you have great family photos for this years holiday card!

Go to www.marybeaphotography.com to schedule or e-mail me at info@marybeaphotography.com