tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90660103772395429272012-01-25T23:54:33.516-08:00A small place to give sneak peeks into my little world of "all things photo".Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.comBlogger1761100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-38606561909061362142010-01-23T23:46:00.000-08:002010-01-23T23:48:16.467-08:00

I've moved my blog to http://www.marianamaya.com You can now find my blog + my portfolio as a BLOGSITE!! so go here and save it in your favorites!! Come visit often! and leave comments tell me what you think!

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Wow the time goes so fast!! I can't believe Christmas isn't quite behind us (I still haven't put away all my ornaments) and it's already Valentine's. Who scheduled all these holidays so close together??!!I'm offering A Valentine's mini session (40min) with a set (of 24), 4"x5" cards for only $150.00 Sample cards are shown below.I am holding these sessions on Jan 23rd & 24th (if it rains the date

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hello all! I can't believe it's already mid January WOW! Hope everyone had a great holiday season. I was a little sick, but didn't let that ruin my holidays. There was so much food and fun times. Here is a little video taken with the IPhoneHowever it was not all play. I've been working on a huge project - that is almost ready to be unveiled. I am soooo excited!! I won't say anything about it ..

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-25704058898667266372010-01-11T22:11:00.001-08:002010-01-11T22:11:06.989-08:00

Ask me anything http://formspring.me/theMarianaMaya

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-42711078931226881402009-12-26T20:03:00.000-08:002009-12-26T20:26:43.262-08:00

In 2010 I will be creating lots of ...fun.dope.dreamy.daring.stylish.classic.romantic.carefree.in-motion.beautiful.nostaligic.avant-garde.funky-fresh.spontaneaous.images!Which one will you be??here's a super teaser of what's to come....

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This is very short and sweet I don't want to keep anyone to long from time with their families.Woof Woof greetings from JakeRyan who is anxiously awaiting spending time with my nephews this weekend!

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Thank you to everyone who has commented in my "Cans for Comments" drive. I am up to 20 cans!!You can still comment from now until the 25th. If you stop by please take a minute or two to go through and comment on any posting you like. Tell me a little about yourself, what you hope for in 2010, what you would like to see on my blog or just say "hi leaving a comment for a can"That simple!!!Wishing

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being a kid and being sooo excited about all those beautifully wrapped presents under the tree. being so mesmerized by all the lights flickering magically as they are reflected off the shiny beautifully wrapped presents.being drawn to the tree and those beautiful presents. being captivated as you walk slowly, silently towards that tree and those presents calling to you.being so excited when you

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Kristie called me wanting to do a "Just Because" session and to get some professional portraits & headshots. I thought it was a fantastic idea! In today's day and age with so many online social networks who doesn't want a fabulous picture that goes way above & beyond the "tacky myspace self portraits" IF you are still using one of these on all your social networks- PLEASE call me to schedule

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Woo hoo! Today's count is 13 comments = 13 cans towards feeding some people. Keep those comments coming! I love seeing that you stopped by in the form of a comment.13 days left to comment. Spread the word I would love to donate 50 cans of food!!Thanks everyone!and since this is a photography blog:I took the following image one day when it was nice and warm outside. I am really missing the sun and

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Yes I know with high's in the mid 50's and a low of 32 I shouldn't complain, it could be worse. However this California girl does not like the cold. If I had it my way it would be low 90's every day & night all year round!!! If you agree with me wave your hands in the air -to keep the circulation going in this cold. ;-)But anyways.... This is how I tried to stay warm last night! Let's ignore

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Hi everyone!It's that time of the year where we are all running around like crazy, feeling happy and frazzled all at once thinking about all those people in our lives we would like to buy the perfect gift for.Unfortunately there are lots of people out there who don't have anyone or worse if they do they might not have enough to feed them. That is where You, Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-44409673141347662672009-12-01T14:23:00.000-08:002009-12-01T14:30:46.832-08:00

A quick sneak peek...

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Welcome to Cyber Monday!!Today I am offering:Your choice of a 1.5hr Portrait sessions at $250, $275, $300 .There is only one at each price.(regularly $375)• 1.5 hours, 1 outdoor location, Sun-Thurs• up to 4 family members• Online Gallery of edited images• $50 Print creditthe fine print:-Session must be paid in full to secure special! a contract will be emailed out shortly after.-Pets

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-36280421777745229322009-11-29T14:59:00.000-08:002009-11-29T15:25:21.338-08:00

Hi Everyone!As the holiday season is in full gear I am feeling very blessed.I have really been enjoying doing so many family sessions!This family is awesome. As always I loove capturing the dynamics between the various family members.This family truly demonstrated that a family that plays together stays together.The kid's found the best tickler ever! Provided by mother nature..Tickles all the way

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Update~Sales has ended THANK YOU!One day only!Portrait sessions starting at $225.00 (2 at this price)(regularly $375)• 1.5 hours, 1 outdoor location• up to 4 family members• Online Gallery of edited images• $50 Print & Product credit (tax will be applied at time of redemption)the fine print:-Session must be paid in full to secure special! a contract will be emailed out shortly after.

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-76245325649051449222009-11-26T16:01:00.001-08:002009-11-26T16:27:00.275-08:00

I am thankful for so many things it would take a million years to list. In summary my family (who puts up with my craziness), my health ( I can still eat seconds of dessert and for that i am SUPER DOOPER thankful), my job which is so fun it's hard to call a job and for my clients. They are all awesome and have shared so much with me!Thank you!!-MarianaHere is a family to whom I am thankful to.I

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Hi everyone!Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!! I will be releasing specials on Friday at 4:00am so be sure to check the blog on your way out to the mad dash!!BUT...Why wait until Friday? from now until Sunday at 6:00pm (PST) all Canvases are 30% off! Purchase directly from your gallery by entering the code "turkey" at check out.here's my turkey waiting patiently......

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hi everyone!Since Black Friday is soo popular I thought I would join the Hype! I will be offering some special deals!! Come back to the blog and get in on the Very limited sales. (there will also be some offered exclusively to Facebook fans! ) See you on Friday!!! Today I am thankful for gorgeous San Francisco "summer"weather.

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I'm a roll this weekend!I met this gorgeous family at Amy & Wayne's wedding. I was super excited and so honored when I received an email asking for a family session.Can't wait to show you the whole set!

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-6318111595467687512009-11-22T08:59:00.000-08:002009-11-22T03:02:33.929-08:00

Full sessions coming soon. I have so many sessions to blog about! I am editing like a mad woman..For now --Just sneak peeks!!

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Another amazing session!! more to come...

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A truly inspiring woman!more to come.....

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Mother + Daughter+ 2 Xoloitzcuintcles!We love our mothers, our daughters but we also love our dogs! And they love us unconditionally!!This mother daughter duo is so amazing. I can't even begin to tell you how awesome they both are! I will just let you see how their beauty exudes from within.I had a blast hanging out with these ladies in mom's home and her beautiful garden; home to huge nopales,

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Hi there!I can't believe how fast a time goes by. Really.This young man will be off to college before we know it! I am so honored to have been a part of his first year and look forward to seeing him as the years go by.The session started out with a nice clean outfit.However before it was over, this little one had came conquered and left. ;-)I can't wait to see you again!!

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In 1989 Paula Abdul was a sweet kid way before American Idol, Milli Vanilli could sing (or so we thought) , Guns N Roses had a little bit of Patience & Bobby Brown didn't have a chance with Whitney Houston but he sure did have His Perogative.Fast Forward......20 years later.....All that is a sweet sweet memory and the class of 1989 is all grown up!The Silver Creek Raiders celebrated at the San

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Hi everyone!This past summer I took a small vacation. Most might think it's crazy for a wedding photographer to go on vacation in the midst of the wedding season. However I truly believe that there's no better time than the present to do what you want to do. No sense waiting until you retire to spend time relaxing with family, because that day might never come.And so I went to Mexico. Here are a

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-34661217259395108602009-10-21T09:00:00.000-07:002009-10-21T09:00:05.884-07:00

More images coming soon....

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Hi everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. What did you guys do? Tell me in the comments below!!I had a busy & fun filled weekend. I got to hangout with some Raiders (Silver Creek high school) at their class reunion on Saturday night and hung out with an even funner group on Sunday. A mother daughter & their two dogs. One sweeter than honey & one feisty!!!Images from both days events

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Someone tuns ONE!I wanted to make sure to be one of the first to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY little one!!! May the day be filled with yummy bottles, lots of frosting and many many Kisses!!I can't wait to show you what happened in between the the cupcake and the cupcake smeared boy.Sorry to be such a tease and only post 2 images... but hey... we all know. I LOVE to post sneak peek Teaser posts!!!!

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Hello all!This post is a little long. It will have lots of words and lots of images and 3 slide shows at the end. Please be patient it might take longer to load than usual.So first I will show you what is possibly my FAVORITE image from whole day.I have known Amy..my whole entire life..practically. We met back in grammar school and went to the same high school. When she contacted me via facebook

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Hi Everyone!!As a woman who is a few years older than 21 ;-) a few recurring topics come up: feeling not so pretty, getting older and breast cancer.Yes these three things affect us in one way or another.-Everyone has a day when they wake up and UGH! I feel fat, I have nothing to wear, I'm having a bad hair day or simply UGH!-NO matter how hard we try- time cannot be stopped, We all get older (

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This summer has been a busy one. I'm finally catching up with holidays right around the corner I want to be sure to get all my Summer activities up. At the beginning of summer I got to hang out with an awesome family and have some fun belly finger painting along with a gorgeous view. You may remember them from this session.Finally! Jose & Angela welcomed their second daughter: Miranda. She's

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I know you have all been checking back every few minutes. I can see you..... JUST KIDDING!But seriously ...Thank you everyone for commenting! I appreciate you taking time to read my blog and leave awesome comments. Please keep leaving comments- don't stop just because the contest is over. ;-)Happy birthday to all you double-digits and wishing the anniversary celebrants many more happy years to

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Contrary to popular belief in some parts of the US, Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is NOT the celebration of Mexico's Independence day. Today, September 16th is Mexico's celebration of it's Independence! A quick history lesson: September 15th : What is now known as El Grito de Dolores (the scream of Dolores) happened late on the 15th. This started the war by leading the insurgents into Guanajuato

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-33318582985821797412009-09-12T14:50:00.000-07:002009-09-12T16:10:55.962-07:00

and not let it turn into a job you hate?I've been asked this on numerous occasions. It's true sometimes when you take something you love to do and turn it into a job you can become "over it" fast.I personally have kept my love of photography by always taking time to shoot for myself. When I shoot for myself I don't worry if it will be a perfect shot, or if "they will love it" or if it will get

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-49489797894452185752009-09-09T21:09:00.000-07:002009-09-10T08:07:49.581-07:00

Hi everyone- As a total night owl who loves repetition in images. I thought it would be cool to give away one fun "Just Because!" session to one random lucky winner! What is a Just because session?? Well it's a photo session you book well JUST BECAUSE! no reason at all. They are super fun!! To enter the giveaway you only need to meet one of the following requirement: you have to have had any of

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Hi everyone! This post will be a Bi-lingual for all my paisanos! (Paisano= someone from your same country.)-Hola a todos! Este sera bi-lingue para todos mis paisanos. (disculpas por la falta de ortografia)Sorry it's been a while- I've been crazy busy.-Perdon que desde hace mucho que no escribo- he esta tan ocupada que casi me vuelvo loca.I am very tempted to leave you only this image as a sneak

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-75728285163738852142009-08-08T11:32:00.000-07:002009-08-08T11:39:45.108-07:00

1 more available to facebook fans!

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Hi Everyone!I can't believe more than half the year is already gone! WOW! Back to school for the kiddos is right around the corner, then Halloween, Thanksgiving and before you know it you know it Christmas lights will be going up!!My dog really loves Christmas:I am offering a very special Christmas in July Promotion. Plan for your holiday portraits now!Family Portraits $200 (regularly $300)•

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Hi All!Film Friday took a little vacation..he he ..but It's back!I've mentioned a gazillion times and I'm sure I will mention a gazillion more I LOVE Polaroids!I'm very sad though...my stock has depleted tremendously. And with this whole thing of it's almost extinct I will be shooting less and less Polaroids. So each Polaroid I shoot is like Gold to me.If you've booked me and you specifically

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-48110744279415231162009-07-12T18:52:00.000-07:002009-07-12T21:05:04.659-07:00

Hi!You might recall this couple- from their awesome surf engagement session.OMG! I could go on and on about this wedding starting with how long I've known the Bride and her family, or how awesome the groom is, or how much love they couple have for each other or how awesome all of the family & friends are or how the internet played a big part in the day.But instead I will just leave you with a few

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-55432004257841669572009-07-10T08:09:00.000-07:002009-07-11T01:21:25.767-07:00

You know when you just "click" with someone? That is exactly how I felt when I met with Miguel & Elda for the first time. I drove up to Sacramento to meet with them. Elda is mid college career at Sacramento State and while living up there she met Miguel.They are both from Mexico, like me, and bilingual, also like me. It's funny but every time I meet someone from Mexico I ask "oh what part are

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-38885019009371106182009-07-07T19:50:00.000-07:002009-07-07T19:56:40.346-07:00

I know you have been on your edge of your seats! Ever since the sneak peek. This couple was a blast during their engagement session! I knew without a doubt they would be just as fun to be around on their wedding day.This might be my favorite image from the day.and I LOOOVED these shoes!!The day was filled with so much love.I always love all the feelings that are captured during the "Getting

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-57616019848424817822009-07-05T04:50:00.000-07:002009-07-05T04:52:34.767-07:00

A few weeks ago I gave you guys this sneak peek. If you've been following my blog for a while you might remember them from here. As I look back I'm amazed at how quickly time goes by.Anyways.A new baby is on the way!! WOO HOO!! I was so excited when mommy called me to book her maternity session. She might have been maybe just a few weeks pregnant. ;-) And many many months later... here we are!!

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-30803877761516269252009-06-30T01:00:00.000-07:002009-06-30T06:39:59.935-07:00

A total tease post !More to come .........

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-87123554016460415472009-06-27T10:38:00.002-07:002009-06-27T14:09:24.286-07:00

Hi everyone!Warning!!!! there are a Gazillion pictures...I started to tell you a little about this couple way back when. I know you have all been hanging in suspense so here is the full story.These two are so ridiculously in Love it's hard to hide it. Each time they look at each other both of their faces light up.Kim had contacted me via email to tell me they would be driving up from Santa

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-62701660855107140352009-06-22T23:25:00.000-07:002009-06-23T07:38:36.827-07:00

Keeping a secret is really hard for some people. Especially for first time mothers & aunts & everyone that knew. This little cutie's mom & aunt blew it.The only one capable of keeping a secret was "big brother" Freddie.This was a very special infant session. It included four generations of women!Both grandmothers enjoyed their time with their first grand-daughter!Great grandmother was very proud

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Congrats!! now on to the rest of your life! Remember you only have one, make the most of it! You've been given a great foundation.. now it's up to you to build the rest!Congratulations to Beck & Doug on raising a terrific kid into a great Young Man!!

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I had so much fun with this session! For now I am only posting a few images and not saying anything more.....we started here:and ended here:What happened in between you will have to come back for......

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Kim contacted me to ask if I would be available to document their very secret wedding. I of course was very intrigued. Were their family rivals (Romeo & Juliet)? Had one of them been promised to another family at birth? Was he being deployed in the military? So many possibilities.The truth was they were eloping to San Francisco just to be romantic. Awwwww! and will most likely have a big family

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-23996912072426802112009-06-04T20:51:00.000-07:002009-06-04T23:30:07.069-07:00

They say that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. NOT so for this couple. Salina was in Vegas for a girls trip from California. Adam was there on a boys trip from New York!! They met and Salina said they hung out till way late having instantly bonded. Adam knew he couldn't be apart from her and moved across the country to be with her. (awwwwwww!) Adam's family is still back East and will be

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Time flies! I remember when I first met this little angels parents. And the first time I met him! Now 6 months later I almost didn't recognize him! He's gotten so big.I love this little baby he is the cutest , best, happiest baby!! At the end of the session I wanted to take him home and keep him forever, unfortunately Veronica & Jose wouldn't let me take him- but I did get to go home with all

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If you follow my blog you already know that I love Polaroid film. You might also be aware that the company Polaroid decided to stop manufacturing this film in Feb 2008. Sadly it is quickly disappearing. There are still a few boxes left out there and they have quickly gone from $13 a box (10 images) to $20!! and maybe even more. I am happy to announce that The Impossible Project was started to

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I could say so many nice this about Gail, but I wouldn't be able to say enough. She is not only an awesome wife & mother she is also a fabulous & loving person. The best way to show you this is to show you how many people came out to celebrate her birthday with her. The evening was filled with so much love! and food!I wouldn't be able to tell you who is luckier Gail for having such a wonderful

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Hello! Memorial day has never been so much fun for me! I had an amazing wedding at a GORGEOUS venue yesterday. However today you guys will only get a sneak peek, which everyone always tells me is such a TEASE. ;-PDoug & Grace are so awesome! I feel like I have known them my whole life. Really I'm not making it up. As I walked into Grace's room and gave her a HUGE hello hug. The make up artist

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Have a great weekend everyone! Get outside and enjoy the sun & all the beauty such as these two plants wildly growing outside of my house.

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As promised last week here! A maternity session is so special it deserves it's own post.The following images show how beautiful Debi's baby bump is! As well as how much love both parents have for each other & for their little one.Maternity sessions are fun especially in today's age where the Baby Bump is shown off ( not like in the past where it was hidden under loose clothes (the moo moo) and

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I had an absolute blast with Adam & Salina! They were so much fun!! And up for anything!!I leave you with this very tame image that shows how beautifully happy they are!Be sure to check back for more from this awesome couple! Be sure to leave a comment for them below!!

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It's been gorgeous in the Bay Area these past few weeks! Luckily for me I've been all over it in client meetings, and shoots! I've snuck in some personal work in between. Here are a few scanned in images taken with my Pentax. Apologies for the dust specks.San Francisco, taken on different days:Did anyone get a chance to go see the SF Andy Warhol exhibit? What did you think?Santa Cruz.:This was

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Vidal & Debi are so awesome! They were so fun and a joy to be around. I especially love the way Vidal looks at Debi. His eyes light up each and every time! Debi had mentioned that she is a little camera shy, I think she is beautiful. I especially love her baby blues- Franck Sinatra would be jealous!! Don't you agree?They are both transplants to the Bay Area and as such don't have family here.

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Congratulations to Martha H. You are the winner! I will be emailing you to set up your mother's portrait session!A big heartfelt hug to your mother for being a good Samaritan as well as carrying the heavy load of the event!Here is what Martha wrote:"One day in June 1999, there was a women waiting at a signal light and witness a horific accident. Another mother with two small children were

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Hello everyone!Mother's give us the best gift possible. The gift of Life! In honor of this I am giving away one portrait session to one lucky "mother". Since this contest is as a thank you to all the mother's out there you cannot nominate yourself. Tell me who you are nominating (your mom/sister/auntie/grandmother/mother-in law/friend ) and explain why she is an awesome mother or mother figure.

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Hi everyone!This posting will definitely be longer than the usual. So go grab a cup of coffee from your favorite coffee shop ( my personal favorites are Roy's Station, Barefoot Cafe & newly discovered Verve in Santa Cruz or if Starbuck's is more convenient) and enjoy.Amy was my sister's first friend when we moved to San Jose back in grammar school. Years later, Thanks to Facebook we reconnected.

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-12905828378228398932009-05-02T23:41:00.000-07:002009-05-03T01:28:22.571-07:00

If this isn't what you call sneak peek! Then really I don't now what is. The first image almost borders on a "Peeking Tom". HA!Vidal & Debi are awesome! They had the most intimate wedding with only two loved ones towitness . & me!!! Seriously!! I Love my job!! I get "invited" to the most amazing venues.Without looking at the tags can you guess where this was??more to come ......... stay tuned!!

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You know when you meet a couple and you can immediately see that they are perfect together. That is totally Doug & Grace! They get along great and joked with each other throughout the session. It was so much fun!And I haven't even mentioned how romantic the woods are.I think The most romantic moment is the split second right before the kiss, regardless of location or climate. What is your most

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A few weeks ago one of my best friends celebrated her daughter's 1st birthday. This little girl is almost a decade younger than her brothers. They had always wanted a daughter and finally decided to turn to the Chinese calendar. Nine months later a daughter was born!! Celebrating the day with them was so much fun. I got to see lots of old co-workers from my days at Wells Fargo Bank. You see, she

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-42588020485887825222009-04-26T00:27:00.000-07:002009-04-26T01:58:59.274-07:00

Many times we "adults" dismissive children because they are young and don't know anything nor have they experienced life. However it's because kids are young and inexperienced that they show us the world with honesty and innocence, and remind us how carefree we were before we grew up and had a relationship with Uncle Sam.(I love this picture they look so quiet & innocent)I being a kid at heart

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Ok it's really Saturday morning. But let's pretend it's Friday. ;-)Thursday I photographed an intimate San Francisco wedding. After the ceremony I played tourist a bit. These are just two images from that day.The first is a well known landmark. It's huge and breathtaking. However it is not invincible. Back on September 11, 2001 many Americans feared this landmark would be attacked. At that time

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-73377350439548491362009-04-23T11:03:00.000-07:002009-04-23T11:08:02.544-07:00

This is another sneak peek to an amazing post I have coming up!Yes I know they are all amazing. ;-) However this one is amazing not just because of the imagery but also because of the person in the images and what she is going to do for you!Stay tuned!!!!!

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Hey all! Happy Earth Day!Tomorrow Thursday I will be in San Francisco for a small wedding which will end in a portrait session at Chrissy Fields. To help the Earth by keeping my car off the parking lot that is known as 101 South, during prime commute hours, I am offering a free mini session. What do you need to do to win the session? It's easy actually! You will definitely need to be available

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-41632086994708848092009-04-20T08:49:00.000-07:002009-04-20T08:49:00.867-07:00

hi all! Warning- I had so many favorites from this session- it's photo heavy.So back in February I was contacted by an awesome hubby (and dad) telling me he wanted to surprise his beautiful wife with portraits of their daughter for her birthday. Well- I am always more than happy to help a guy out!! Especially when it involves a present for a wife and a surprise at that.Read here guys- IF you ever

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-72240237410165215262009-04-19T23:30:00.000-07:002009-04-20T01:31:17.183-07:00

Balloons + Park + Fun Kids = MonkeysAccording to their mother. I thought they were awesome fun!! Of course I gave them the go ahead to run amuck. SO I might be part monkey too!! For such a fun session I felt these images needed to be edited in a fun way to reflect the personality of the session.This is such a teaser.. the full session to come in the next few days.The weather is great the days

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-19926574976386010612009-04-17T07:00:00.000-07:002009-04-19T20:49:09.489-07:00

I must start this post by saying... I LOVE MY JOB!!!If you follow me on twitter or facebook you already heard this a million times this week. If you don't follow me yet-- What are you waiting for?? ;-PThis is such a super dooper sneak peek. I have tons of stuff to blog but since it is Film Friday I thought I would totally sneak this in.This was one of my funnest Engagement sessions ever. Yes I

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Do you remember when your parents would dress you in your Sunday best around Easter time and take you to a photographer's studio. You would then have to sit in some lobby waiting, sitting absolutely still so that you didn't wrinkle your freshly pressed clothes before it was your turn. You weren't alone there were tons of other kids sitting there all looking around miserable wanting to go outside

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-3536115859847819932009-04-10T14:39:00.000-07:002009-04-10T15:30:06.894-07:00

I'm sure you will have noticed, if you are a regular follower of my blog that I LOVE NEW YORK!! The below images were taken back in October 2008 when I went to NY for the Lucie Awards. Who incidentally are hosting Month of Photography in LA. So if you are in the Los Angeles area you definitely do not want to miss any of these events during MOPLA!!On to film. All the below images were taken with a

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The title says it all! .....more to come stay tuned.

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I am soo behind in blogging. I am soooo sorry. I've been crazy busy shooting & working on the business side of things. A thousand apologies.I will be posting so much in the next few days- you guys might get sick of me.Today I leave you with only one image of the best co-worker/office mate I have ever had. I am always notified when my snail mail arrives and when my food is ready in the microwave.

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Before I even go any further I have to say I am the luckiest photographer ever! All my clients are Beautiful inside & out! Beauty that comes from within is the kind of beauty that makes you smile for days.That is exactly what Mrs. B had! She was stunning with amazing blue eyes on the outside, and on the inside she was smart, adventurous & easy going.I like to set up an initial meet & greet with

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-10425703556311416802009-03-18T11:32:00.000-07:002009-03-27T22:28:58.301-07:00

Hello everyone! The weather has been gorgeous lately and I for one am HAPPY!To kick off the Spring season I am offering for the very first time a very special promotion. I will be holding mini-portraits sessions on Saturday March 28th at Shoreline Park in Mountain View. These very special sessions will last 30 minutes and include a $25 print credit for only $100.00Who's eligible? Anyone..

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This weekend is Mexica New Year and as such I thought I would post some images from last year's event. I went briefly at the end of the celebration and braved the hail to capture a few images. Hopefully this weekend the event will be blessed with nicer weather. What is Mexica New Year? It is the celebration of the new year according to the Aztec calendar.If you get a cahnce to go check it out you

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I met the mother of these two cuties when we were about the age of her now oldest! YIKES! We both went to the same high school, but after that lost touch as it happens so often. Thank god for Facebook!I was thrilled when she asked me to come out and do a session for her boys. This was the first time I was meeting her children. I also hadn't seen her in about ten years. Good thing we stopped

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Hi everyone just want to let everyone know I'm alive. I've been so crazy busy ( in a good way) as well as sick ( in a bad way). Stay tuned I will be over blogging in the next few days! So much has been going on. All good , well except for the sick thing.Here's a little story about something that happened a couple of years ago. With an ending that many don't know about.A few years ago I entered

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-82593784748277626232009-02-25T23:57:00.000-08:002009-02-26T13:32:16.610-08:00

A few weeks ago I posted a teaser polaroid of a gorgeous sunset peeking out behind some trees, taken during a portrait session tobe used as a surprise present. Mom finally received her present and so now I can share images from that day.I met Mr. P years ago while working at a little start up in Silicon Valley. He has seen my photography go from show and tell in the office on mornings I had

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Mrs. A was part of the combined session with Mrs. D. Together these two planned to surprise their hubbies with similar gifts. They were each others alibis. I had only met Mrs. A briefly once before, actually the day her and Mrs. D came by to plan the session however Mrs. A was so easy going and fun that I felt like I had known her my whole life. I absolutely love how her personality came out in

Marianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15760202025008447156noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9066010377239542927.post-35954307995696593032009-02-20T23:14:00.000-08:002009-02-21T13:52:51.784-08:00

You are born into your family. No matter how far you may move they are still your family. True friends are the same way, regardless how far you live from each other they are still your friends, and even better these friends are the Family YOU CHOSE.I developed a roll of film this week, which like many other rolls was unmarked and forgotten about. I was so happy to see the below images on said

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I met Mrs. F way back when she was still Miss D. We met at school, she was taking beginning B&W photography. She was always a bit shy -fashion wise. Never too revealing always in jeans, sneakers and a t-shirt. When I received a call from her inquiring about a Femme Fatale session for her husband as a surprise for Valentine's day, I was absolutely honored. Not only was someone who has a

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Friday the 13th. Yikes! How many of you are superstitious? Well I am, so film Friday will remain a mystery and not be posted.HE HE ok seriously I just didn't have anything scanned in...sorry.

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There was once a time that a wedding dress was worn once and then very carefully dry cleaned and sealed away. Never to be seen again.... until the day your daughter got married. When that occasion came, you would run to pull out your dress to offer it to her. A few scenarios then happened: a.) the dress had somehow been damaged (mold, moths, etc) b.) a dress that didn't fit said daughter or was

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Valentine's day is only 7 days away. If you celebrate this day with gifts have you made or bought your loved one something? I personally love things made.I promised last week I would post a few images from my recent Femme Fatale sessions. However because I am a tease ;-) and valentine's day is right around the corner I am only posting a few images , until next week. I definitely don't want

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I love surprise presents!Tuesday I had an absolutely amazing portrait session with the cutest little girl ever! It's actually a surprise for her mom, so unfortunately I will not be able to post for a few weeks. But as soon as her mom gets her present I will post. As a present she will receive prints and also a future family session, so you guys will get to see both sessions soon. I can tell you

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I am so exited! Last week I was accepted into the Wedding Photojouranlistic Association aka WPJA. I applied the week before and was nervous, they needed to review my portfolio (website) and because they get so many applications I knew it would take a while. Have I ever mentioned I hate waiting, especially when they only reply to those that get accepted ( due to high application volumes) I could

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I had an absolutely amazing Femme Fatale session yesterday at the Sheraton Hotel in Milpitas. Two friends married to two friends got together and decided they both wanted to surprise their husbands with a book filled with flirty images. It was awesome they each told their husbands that they were helping the other shop for their spouse and not to blow the surprise. How cool is that? And how

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How many of you are procrastinators? It happens! Luckily for you I have just the gift for you to give or to receive. ;-)Ladies, there is just enough time for you to be able to give a beautiful Guilty pleasure album to your special someone! or yourself!& Guys... if you are wondering how to tell that someone how much you love them and want to see more. Give them a Femme Fatale shoot!Tease Me! $285

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A few years ago I was honored to be the photographer at a vow renewal ceremony. It truly was an honor not only because I have known them since I was a freshman in high school but also because I think it's awesome to be married for that long and want to get "remarried" without never having gotten unmarried. Um did that make sense?They belong to Viejitos car club, San Jose Chapter. All the beauties

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Today was a sad day for many. It marked the official retirement of Mrs. Brown my high school English teacher. I went to an all girls high school, Notre Dame San Jose. HA! I know what you are thinking! Yes, that explains many things. However this post isn't about me, well it is, but let's talk about Mrs. Brown. She was awesome! Granted she made us read stuff like Grapes of Wrath (do you know how

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Obama takes presidency. And since everyone else will be blogging & commenting about it.:-PI instead will play a game. So, here is how it works. You leave a comment on this post, and I’ll assign you a letter. You write about ten things you love that begin with your assigned letter, and post it at your place or in my comments if you don't have a blog. When people comment on your list, you give

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ok not everyday but definitely every time you develop a roll of film if you've forgotten exactly what will be on it. I mean you have a recollection of what you took just not exactly what you were composing in the viewfinder.All these images were taken with a Holga while in Montevideo, Uruguay. The day we decided to go to the capital of Uruguay it was like a ghost town! Hot & Deserted! Barely

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You might notice a few changes around here. I am revamping my blog for the new year!!Also if there is anything you would like to see around here, please be sure to let me know!!

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Oops! Hey everyone sorry I'm late. I've been working on so many things that I let Film Friday slip. But on the bright side you will get 2 Film Fridays this week.So one of the things I've been working on are Valentine's Femme Fatale shoots!! there's still time to book one! I will also be holding a last minute all day session if you would like to get in on that. Details to come tomorrow.Anywyas...

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