November 17, Wednesday (BOOKED)

November 20,  Saturday    (BOOKED)

November 21, Sunday (BOOKED)

November 23, Tuesday 4:30pm

November 26, Friday 4:30pm

November 27, Saturday (BOOKED)

November 28, Sunday 4:30pm

$125 Children Only Session
$150 Family Session
$75  15 minute mini session w/ one digital file chosen from 5-7 online proofs with Card only print release.
$150 15 mini session with 25 Christmas cards and (1) 8×10

For those of you with silent auction vouchers, You may choose either the family session or children only session. Please make sure you grab one of these sessions or I cannot guarantee Christmas delivery.

These will be the last sessions I can make sure you have cards in time for the holidays. I will take a few December session for e-cards or print gifts only.

Please call or email me to schedule a date!

You see, I have a pricey little camera I like to tote around on my person and as of now I have one of two options for it’s support.

As you can see these straps leave a lot to be desired in the way of aesthetics not to mention actual usefulness. The black strap on the left is my go to strap, it’s neoprene and is actually kinda comfy. But it’s frayed and has too much give so my dear, sweet D700 bounces around like a yo-yo. And if that wasn’t bad enough, I recently dipped it in a bit of interior latex. The paint just screams “professional” no?

Now, the strap on the right, she’s got a history. This baby graced the necks of my mom, dad and me at during the late 70’s and early 80’s. It’s full on, authentic, vintage… you can almost smell the patchouli. Totally not my style and the lining feels like an emery board, but is currently my only option other than the uber cool Jackson Pollack neoprene.

So now you’re wondering,  “where this is all leading”. Well, I want one of these. The BlackRapid RS-W1 camera strap. It’s my Red Rider, my Eleanor, my grail. She’s exactly what a woman’s camera strap should be and my Clickin’ Moms are giving one away. And I want it. Bad. All they asked for was a photo of me with my strap and a sob story about the craptacity of my current strap. Well, they are going to have to take what they can get because I don’t do self portraits right now do to the overwhelming amount of rear-end I’m currently packing. So sorry girls, this is going to have to do.

So please CM’s if not for me, do it for my camera, she’s way too sexy to be sporting hand-me-downs.

Fresh new wardrobe inspiration! Enjoy.

It’s been a while, I know. We’ve had so much going on here at the Martin casa that my sad little blog has continued to suffer.

I had the opportunity to photograph a wonderful, passionate group of fundraisers for the 2010 San Jose Livestrong Challenge. Pat’s Posse has raised over $14,000 this year alone in support of the wonderful work being done on behalf of those stricken with cancer. This slide show represents just a small portion of the photos I took of this amazing and I might add gorgeous group of people.

This week has been insane with the continuing renovation of the kitchen and preparations for Mother’s day, but I could not miss posting a couple of images from last Sunday’s newborn shoot of Little L for her mom and wish her a most wonderful first Mother’s day. Your little girl is a beauty and you guys are an amazing family.

Patti

I used to just go to the grocery store. Armed with a list and and most of the time an uncooperative child or two, I’d head out, fill my cart and go home with my haul. But lately, I found that the grocery store offers more than just fresh veggies and wine, but fresh faces as well.

One of the side effects of an obsession with photography is the compulsion to photograph, well…… everything. So you can imagine what a serious distraction all the cute kids stashed in grocery carts must pose for me. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t chase down every cute kid I see and scare the bejezzes out of their parents but I will approach a family with a child who’s got that something extra that would translate well.

Guaranteed personality………..

Sassy Miss A was just one of those kids. I took one look at those twinkling brown eyes and gorgeous red hair and I knew she’d be a fabulous subject. This sweet girl has personality to spare!

Came here for the special offer………

So to celebrate the first post on my brand-spankin’ new blog I’m offering $25 kid and family sessions to anyone who books before Thursday, May 6th at 5pm. The session does not have to be scheduled, but it must be paid in full and must be completed by June 30th.  Use the Paypal button below to claim this deal.