Sacramento Family Photographer | Sogard Family

Eric and Kaycee welcomed a baby girl into their family, and Kaycee contacted me to grab some photographs from those oh-so-fleeting baby moments with the three of them.

I loved meeting with this beautiful family in the Oakland Hills on a warm summer day. As I drove in I was looking forward to meeting this little girl, who is almost the same age as my youngest son. It was all talk of babies and sleep and crawling and sitting and all of the good things that come in the form of a little baby. We chatted about Eric’s baseball career in Oakland, how Kaycee was adjusting to the Oakland area…and really, most of the conversation was focused on just how much these parents are madly in love with their little girl. She was such a sweetheart. I adored her big eyes and adorable outfits. She was so sweet and calm, never cried or fussed.

Babies bring such happiness to a family. It seems as though they have been there for so much longer, it is hard to remember life without them. It is always such a wonder that someone so tiny has the power to change you, really change you, make you better than you were before children. All of a sudden it is like you are part of a club. A club of parents that all relate instantly to each other. There is suddenly a whole new world that opens to you when you become parents…you understand the connection with other moms and dads, the way you can love and fear someone that belongs solely to you. Being a parent is amazing and worrisome all at the same time!

Thank you to Kaycee for having me out to Oakland to photograph her family. It was a joy to meet all of you!

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Family Photography is as important to me as it is to you. I will work hard to capture the natural interactions between you and your children.

Sacramento Family Photographer | Generations

Gina is a friend from High School (actually pre-high school but those days are too embarrassing for me to relive!) and I am so incredibly honored she has chosen me to photograph her family through the years. I am so thrilled for her, expecting her second child. She is radiant. I remember photographing her newborn session for her daughter (who is now 2), and a family session for the three of them last year.

Her and her sister wanted to surprise their parents with a generations photo session with the grandkids for their 40th wedding anniversary. It was my pleasure to meet up with these gorgeous sisters, their little girls, and their parents for this special photo session. I remember Sandy and Ken’s amazing kindness from my younger days, and this couple remains genuine and loving. I really did have an amazing time getting some of the love and affection these two have for each other after 40 years together. It is truly an inspiration to many when sweet couples are still so obviously in love after half a lifetime together.

Gina and her sister, Alyssa, were such good sports as we trooped the kids around in Livermore for this session. The golden sun was the perfect backdrop for all of the giggles and laughter I was able to capture for them. Thank you to this very special family for allowing me to document this time in their family. I wish Gina the best with the rest of her pregnancy and I am looking forward to meeting her little guy in December 🙂

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Many thanks to Livermore for always being such a beautiful location for photos. The vineyards, friendly low key atmosphere, and that fall light is perfection. Anita Martin is available for family session in the Bay Area and Sacramento Area, Lake Tahoe, and Wine Country.