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A beautiful family in the beautiful city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

September 1, 2010 – 8:00 am

Oh, how I love my new home! Milwaukee is truly a gem of a city; one that certainly doesn’t get the credit it deserves. I love being a photographer here, capturing sweet families in a sweet city. Look at this adorable little family . . . aren’t they sweet? And our locations were pretty fun, too. I have to admit, I was a little taken aback when Dad led me up the side of a steep, rocky hill to a rail road track (don’t tell), but I was thrilled when I saw the wonderful open sky and perfect backdrop for an awesome silhouette.

Near Bradford Beach, the clouds and sky make this picture cool, but Little Man’s sweet face makes it wonderful.

Hello! Could he be any cuter??

Awwww. . . . gotta’ love “LOVE”.

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Sweet little siblings. San Jose kids photography.

August 23, 2010 – 3:01 pm

Awww. How can you not just say “Awww” to an image like this one? I first photographed Big Sister when she was one year old, four years ago. She was as beautiful as can be back then, as she is now (although she’s certainly gotten busier!). It was fun to see her new little brother, now one year old, and to capture the two of them together. What mother wouldn’t simply treasure an image like this of her kids? I know I would. Such loves. my sister   pure gotcha' 

And we pulled out the white paper to capture some pure simplicity of little brother, just like I had for his sister years ago in my studio. I love this one. golden delicious

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I think he wins the cuteness award. San Francisco children’s photographer.

August 10, 2010 – 7:38 am

Ok, this little man could be a model. Not only is he about as cute as a kid can be, but he’s sweet, too. I was so happy to see that his mom booked another session with me. He was sweet, cute and fun the last time I captured him in Capitola. The photo session was well-timed, too. He is entering the school-age phase, but hasn’t lost any teeth yet, which means that this is his last photo session with all of his sweet baby teeth. Good timing, indeed! (although I also LOVE capturing kids when they have big gaps and funny teeth growing in. Delightfully awkward.)

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My monkeys in St. Joseph, Michigan.

August 9, 2010 – 8:50 am

In June my family came with me to a destination photo-session in Saint Joseph, Michigan. What a beautiful place! Lake Michigan is really beautiful on the Wisconsin side, but get over to the Michigan side and it really shines. The beaches are amazing, as big and beautiful as a Bay Area California beach. The swimming is great, since the water is fresh and clean and, um, cold. :-) We were walking on a city beach when I saw this big swing-set. I knew instantly I needed a photo of my four kiddos on it. This photo is going to be a wall mural in our new basement addition because it needs to be BIG BIG BIG!  I promise to share a photo when we have it up and decorating our home. :)

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Lake Superior, Big Bay State Park.

August 5, 2010 – 1:34 am

One of my favorite places on earth; Big Bay State Park, Apostle Islands, Wisconsin. The water here is unmatched in its clarity, freshness, sparkle and beauty (in my humble opinion). I do enjoy the ocean, but having grown up swimming in fresh water lakes and swimming in this most beautiful and majestic lake (and the largest lake in the world, too!), I simply gravitate to the cool freshness of a Midwestern lake. That sail boat in the distance is my Dad’s boat, and our transportation to this Madeline Island beach and that little person bobbing in the lake is my nine-year-old daughter, who I believe is part fish. :-)

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So very in love. A new family in San Jose, CA.

August 3, 2010 – 9:22 am

One of the biggest blessings of my job is being a part of a new family. What a privilege to be there in those first days or weeks of a new family’s life. This lovely family was no exception. It was heartwarming to see the love they have for each other and for their new little love. There are few times in life as precious as this!

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A Fantastic Shoot with Some Mommy Bloggers & Their Beautiful Families

June 21, 2010 – 7:19 am

If you haven’t heard of the Silicon Valley Moms Blog you’ve been missing out! A couple of years ago I was a contributor to this great mommy resource and I still stop in to read the thoughts of some great mothers in Silicon Valley. This month I had the pleasure of working with a group of the writers and their families to give them a glimpse of the joy I capture for so many families in the Bay Area. Here are some of the happy images from their sessions! How cool are these?

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A most beautiful “weed” and a most adorable boy.

June 3, 2010 – 8:19 pm

Is there anything more classic than a kid and a dandelion? I don’t think so!  This little man is one of my favorite little clients (he’s the kiddo from the red balloon images) and I just can’t get enough of his cuteness. Ready . . . set . . . blow!!

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Anna Mayer is a professional child and baby photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She conducts photo sessions in Los Gatos, San Jose, Willow Glen, Atherton, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Campbell, Saratoga, Silicon Valley and other bay area cities. Her design studio is located in Los Gatos, California. Her unmistakable, fun and happy style reflects the joys and delights of family life.

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The good life.

May 28, 2010 – 9:53 am

One of my favorite places in our house is this certain corner of my couch. I don’t sit there to watch TV or to enjoy a fire in the fireplace. In fact, you can’t even see those things from there. I sit there and gaze at the wall where a large gallery of photos looks back at me; photos of my children, my family, our life.  Some of them are happy, some are serious, some are just plain silly. All of them are a beautiful tribute to our life together and the four little lives I am watching unfold before me. Sometimes when I am enjoying the view I smile to myself. I smile because I know that I have had a hand in creating hundreds of beautiful memories just like this for countless families in Silicon Valley and beyond.

I so love my job! I truly believe that what I do is important. I don’t just record an image that shows what a child looks like at two or five or nine. Instead, I seek to record his spirit, her energy, and the love they share with siblings and parents. Capturing that spirit is at the heart of every encounter I have.  Ooooh, I get goose-bumps just thinking about it. What a privilege it is to be a special part of the lives of so many families!

If you want to see a whole lotta’ cool galleries that my clients have shared, visit the Images by Anna Facebook page.

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Want to save $100? Been waiting to book with Anna? Wait no more!

May 25, 2010 – 12:27 pm

Save up to $100 during our third annual "Christmas in July" (or June or August)

As most of you know, our busiest season is the Fall since that’s when most of you are thinking about photos for Christmas gifts, cards, etc . . . . In order to get you thinking about doing those photos a little earlier in the year, we’re once again offering our Summer Christmas special!

Here it is:

June 2-6: Save $100 off a Custom Session (book by 5/28)

July 13-18 : Save $75 off a Custom Session (book by 7/2)

August 24-29: Save $50 off a Custom Session (book by 8/13)

 

To book or get more info, Contact us, call 408.221.4570 or reply to this email!

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