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SUPER Dooper Sneak Peak...

Senior Portrait, originally uploaded by Mariana Maya Photography.

I had my first Class of 2009 session today. It was the BEST first senior session of the year. Vanessa made the evening soo much fun. Her dad brought her to the session and may I just say he wears a purse well!

The weather was absolutely perfect, there was a little wind- but without it we wouldn't have been in San Francisco.

In a conversation with Vanessa's mom before the shoot she had mentioned that Vanessa's grandfather had passed away. He had been from San Francisco so a location with the Golden Gate bridge was a must.

This image is a special tribute to Vanessa's grandfather.

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and on that note... I need to go to sleep.

Stay tuned--more pictures and a sneak peak into her future as well!!

First Birthday!!

I was lucky to photograph this little guy at hours old and a few times in between!!
But oh how he's grown!!!
~hours old~


~a few months later~


It was his first birthday, he had the most amazing cake. I was not only gorgeous but also very very YUMMY!!



Of course he got his own personal cake to demolish..



Here the boys had their own agenda





One of just him!! Aren't those cheeks so squeezable?!
~now~

Future Hall of Fame Drummer

Don't you sometimes wonder what the GREAT GREATS looked like as toddlers. I'm talking about (to name only two because the list goes on & on) Richard John Cyril "Rick" Allen, &  Ringo Star. But even more importantly with this video game craze, do you wonder what would have happened if these greats had discovered the Wii at such a young age?? I'm sure they would have quickly surpassed the game, just like this kid pretty much has. 

As my sister unpacked her new game this little guy ran over and immediately picked up the sticks ( incorrectly at first looked at them and JUST KNEW they were wrong quickly flipped them over and began to bang ( with rhythm) on the drum set. I would also like to note that he has never had lessons nor seen anyone actually play drums. How he just KNEW - no idea-- maybe he is doomed to stardom. 

I am a bit behind in blogging..

I apologize. Lots has been going on I will however try my hardest to post at least weekly maybe even twice a week. However I will say, there might be many more personal pictures being posted and not just "work". 

Hope you enjoy!! 

Here is an older self portrait I did. I still shoot, develop, print & tone my own film images. Below is proof, I'm working in my garage. It's a little messy sorry.
 

Myrna & Juan Carlos -- Part 3

Here are a few more as promised for this beautiful wedding.

My first love is Black & White film I especially love being in the darkroom and watching that "perfect" image begin to appear in the water. The images in this post bring me back to that first love, although these were cooked up digitally in the warmth of my kitchen. No pun intended, but that is where I currently have my computer set up.

The couple decided to see each other before the ceremony and dedicate some alone time to taking couple portraits. This was the groom's first sighting of his bride. And what a mischievous bride she was ;-)


Alas the time has come to be walked down by the aisle. And by who other than her dad.


During the ceremony this little guy needed some help getting the ring of the pillow.


The little flower girl was so cute. She had special attention before the ceremony.


And finally THE KISS!