Happy Mother's Day ~ Mother and Child Photography ~ Kim Binfield Photography

An early Happy Mother's Day wish this year. Today's post celebrates the excitement of expecting a new baby. The mother from this maternity session is expecting her first baby. Her and her partner's excitement and anticipation were full of sweetness, joy and promises. They are definitely ready for their new journey of parenthood and are looking forward to welcoming their new addition soon!

~ Kim

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backyard sunshine and play

Sharing my favorite photos today from a sunny, backyard session in January - sometimes we get lucky with the weather! I love the low, clear light that January can bring and I like playing with it streaming in behind trees, structures and people. As it rains down today (and for almost the past two weeks now), we can remember a sunnier time! A thank you to this warm family again for inviting me to their home.

 

~ Kim
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maternity photo session

Tonight a quick sneak peek for a lovely set of expectant parents I met up with over the weekend for their maternity photo session. I'm editing their photos this week and I must say it's a lovely set of images. They are beautiful in black and white too - I couldn't decide which to post here! Be on the lookout for more images from this San Francisco session ... Thank you again to both of you!  ~Kim

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expecting a baby?

Expecting a baby or know someone who is? Take a peek at the new maternity gallery now live on my Kim Binfield Photography website.

 

Time to remember this special time! Get in touch and get your session booked - months 7 and 8 are ideal for maternity photos.

 ~ Kim


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the family home

Lately I've been especially enjoying photo sessions of children and families in their own homes and yards. Everyone is relaxed, wardrobe and accessories if needed are on hand and when we look back on photos we often want to see and remember the familiar day to day surroundings. This session was definitely one of those sessions and it was also my first meeting of their second, sweet baby girl.

For in-home sessions, a good amount of natural light is needed and almost any weather outside except for very dreary cloudy or rainy days will work. It is important to clear out some clutter and keep only the details that you wish to be recorded on display. You can prepare some for this ahead of time and when I arrive I will scout out areas in your home that are most suitable (generally due to lighting) and assist in final prepping of the areas. Think cozy arm chairs and sofas, beds, cribs, benches .... all near large light sources such as windows, sliding glass doors, open doorways ... You're on your way to memorable family photos at the family home.


~ Kim


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an afternoon in sausalito -- Kim Binfield Photography -- Sausalito Family Photographer

Lovely scenery and family featured in this post from a family portrait session in Sausalito. We held the photo session in the late afternoon with the sun nearing the peaks of the Marin Headlands giving us nice low light and long shadows. We had a bit of wind at times but we powered through and came out with a fantastic set of proofs. I took a mix of posed and candid shots with scenery including the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay, and even the side of a shed and some dirt. We even fit in time to snap a few pics for Mom and Dad to use as head shots for Facebook profiles and the like. Here are some of my favorites of the afternoon ...













~ Kim





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introducing ziggy -- Marin Pet Photographer -- Kim Binfield Photography

Meet Ziggy! Weighing in at just under 7 pounds, Ziggy is shy and sweet and settling in well with his new family. He was adopted from the Marin Humane Society in August.







You may remember his sibling Muttley from this session. Reports are they are getting along well!

~ Kim



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summer came and went -- Kim Binfield Photography -- San Francisco and Marin Family Photographer

Summer came and went and the days are growing colder and shorter quickly. What's been happening over this way? Life and lots of it! My two girls started new chapters in their lives (and thus mine too!). My oldest started kindergarten and my youngest started preschool. They both adore school and their teachers. I am starting to miss their baby days more than I thought I would and at the same time I am also gaining time to find "me" again which has been very welcomed.

Today's photos are from a date night that my husband and I went on in Sausalito at the end of summer. A brilliantly clear day with fantastic views of the San Francisco city skyline and bay. Photos taken with my phone using the Retro Camera app which is lots of fun!








Coming in the next couple posts are peeks at recent sessions in the build up to the holidays...

~ Kim


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the forest sessions -- Kim Binfield Photography -- Mill Valley Family Children Baby Photographer

What beauty we are surrounded by here in Marin County, California -- the Redwood forests, blue ocean and bays, crisp white fog, golden grasses and hills... For this on-location photo session the mother had pink tulle dresses for her two girls and we wanted a fairytale like quality to the photos. We chose a Redwood grove for the portrait session on a bright and clear morning. I loved the look and feel of the resulting images so much, I had to go back for a "session" there with my own girls a couple weeks later!







Summer weather is here and lovely. I am now booking holiday sessions and general family and child portrait sessions for dates in August, September and October. I'd love to discuss your session wishes!

~ Kim

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baby and big sister photos -- Kim Binfield Photography -- Marin Baby and Child Photographer

This year I've gotten to meet some very sweet babies and their siblings too. These two girls will have a lot of fun together in the years to come I know. I've seen it with my girls, and also with my sister and I.

My mom once bought my sister and I a small, decorative sign that read, "My Sister, My Friend." We use to joke about it a bit then, but our Mom was right - my sister truly is my best friend. Almost not a day goes by that we don't chat on the phone with a rundown of our days - now each with two daughters of our own.










Thank you for letting me share in these early days!

~ Kim


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Dad's Day

Today I'm sending Father's Day greetings to all dads and grandads for this Sunday's big day.

As my daughters grow, it is wonderful to see how my husband's role changes and grows along with them. At the moment, he is enjoying legos with my older daughter and both daughters have been enjoying family projects with him including bread making, gardening and taking care of our first family pet, Hannah the fish. Reading is also something my husband and girls enjoy together, and have since they were born. My husband is an avid reader and works in the publishing industry, thus reading and books are definitely up there in importance around here. Today's photo is a recent shot of them together being their silly-with-dad selves.



I also enjoy getting to see new dads and moms too at newborn and baby photo sessions. Most are so calm - I don't remember my husband and I being as calm as many of my new parent clients are!

Here's to Dads!

~Kim

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Sneak peek at Portrait Classroom app for iPhone - Kim Binfield Photography

It truly is, we promise, getting close now! The iPhone version of our app, Portrait Classroom: Baby and Child Photography Tutorials, is nearing completion.

We're submitting it to Apple this week for approval and then, fingers crossed, once approved it will be available for download on the iTunes app store.

Portrait Classroom for iPhone is very closely based on the successful iPad version. It has all of the same content - the same tutorials, images and text. It is simply configured to fit the iPhone screen. Stay tuned for its debut ... a wealth of insider secrets and training, even more compact and ready to take with you on the go!


To learn more about my app, visit the Portrait Classroom blog at http://portraitclassroom.wordpress.com/

~ Kim


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mother & baby - Kim Binfield Photography - Marin Family Photographer

A new favorite image from a newborn session this spring. To me, this photo exemplifies the bond between mother and child in a way that words cannot... and so I'll leave no more words and just the photo to enjoy...

~ Kim

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Happy Mother's Day to all

Today as we celebrate Mother's Day I am posting a favorite picture of myself and my two daughters. It was taken by my husband when my youngest was four months old. I will always remember her, in part thanks to the moment being documented in this picture, as the sweet little ball of white puff she was that day in that dress and my older daughter at just over two years old with her personality blooming. I delight in being their "Mama", as they call me, and I am growing into my role each day learning more about them and about myself too along the way. Now granted, it's not all easy all the time... thus today we get to take time out and be celebrated ourselves. Enjoy your day of being doted upon!

~Kim


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Newborn Photo Session - Kim Binfield Photography - Larkspur Photographer

Today I'm posting a few of my favorite photos from a recent newborn session. This charming two-week-old boy is already alert and ready for the world! I enjoyed meeting his parents and grandmother and getting to spend time with another newborn baby. So fresh and tiny, always bringing about a sense of calm and wonderment. Thank you for having me share in his first weeks. Here are the pictures:










~ Kim



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Nine days new - Kim Binfield Photography - Larkspur Marin Newborn Photographer

Just nine days old. Pure sweetness. This serene bundle of pink is welcomed by mom, dad, and her two very proud big brothers. Congratulations to you all and to a mom I know will adore getting to put pink ribbons in her daughter's hair :)










~Kim

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Displaying family photos - Pottery Barn - Kim Binfield Photography

Looking to frame and display your session photos with style AND ease? Take a peek at Pottery Barn's new "Gallery in a Box." I came across this today while browsing to frame my own family photos and loved it! Choose from white, espresso brown, or black frames to suit your decor. Combine two gallery sets and make a real statement piece. Frame a corner around a breakfast nook or similar cozy corner of your home or arrange like the Pottery Barn photos in this post. The Gallery in a Box sets come with templates to do so!

~ Kim

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Baby brother arrives - Larkspur Family Photographer - Kim Binfield Photography

Today's post is Part II after this beautiful maternity session. Mom, Dad and the two brothers are now settling in nicely together as a unit of 4. It is always wonderful to get to meet the new arrival following a maternity session. As always, I thank everyone for allowing me to share their happiness as I document their special moments and family lives.









~ Kim


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