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!

Engagement Session | Carmel

I could not be more thrilled for these two!  We spent the early evening twilight hours running from one majestic spot to another.  The beautiful greenery and nature that surrounds them in these images truly expresses their shared love (okay...maybe he loves it a bit more than her...) of the outdoors but it also illustrates the rustic chic vibe that their wedding is sure to exude! 

Here are just a few of my favorites, enjoy!

xo, mary

             

  

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

Wardrobe Wednesday

I can't say it enough but I love when families are able to tastefully throw in a splash of pattern to their family photo shoot!  Baby is your main attraction so let him or her steal the show.  Allow Mom to stay trendy by adding a little fur flare.  Also, who doesn't feel special in sparkle shoes?  If you have a little boy, let him where his light up shoes!

Shop these looks and more at Banana Republic, J.Crew & Old Navy.

Wardrobe Wednesday

I am absolutely loving the feeling of the Holidays in the air!  This would be a perfectly coordinated for a family holiday card if you do ask me.  Incorporating these reds, blues & neutrals really pulls it all together.  You can check out these looks at Banana Republic & Gap!

Cheers!

Fun Fall Engagement Shoot

We had so much fun this past weekend capturing the joy of this couple's engagement as well as their love for each other at the wonderful and tasty Pichetti Winery in Cupertino, CA.

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!