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Baby Face| Fuller’s Photo Debut| Children’s Studio Portraits in Marin

It’s been way too long since I’ve posted any new photos here, so I’m excited to have these super cute photos of Fuller to show off.   I know it may have seemed like I fell off the face of the planet for a little while there, but here’s the proof that I’m still alive and kicking and back to work.  I was a little worried there for a second that it would be a while before I would be able to pick my camera up again (or anything else, for that matter).   A few weeks ago my fiance and I (hey, I got engaged!) went snowboarding and I guess I was having a little too much fun and should have quit while I was ahead and still in tact.  I was actually doing a pretty good job of not falling for most of the day, but I just had to catch that last lift up and I managed to fall on my right wrist so hard that I couldn’t pick up a cup without yelping like a crazy person for the next two weeks.  But I’m happy to say that my arm has returned to its natural color (bye bye black and blue) and the yelping phase is completely over.  Yay!

It was great to be taking photos again and I couldn’t have had a better subject to start with.  Look at those baby cheeks! Don’t you just want to pinch them like your crazy Aunt Betty used to pinch yours? I’m so glad Fuller’s mom decided to go ahead and bring him into the studio.  We had scheduled his photo session for next month, but she didn’t want to miss capturing his “babyness” in it’s full glory.  Good thinking on her part!  They change amazingly fast in that first year,  so the sooner the better.

February 21, 2010 - 4:07 pm Kimberly - fabulous photos! i just love these = )))

February 21, 2010 - 4:13 pm Caitlin - What gorgeous little cheeks!

February 21, 2010 - 4:13 pm Janice Richey - What a living doll! We're missing Laura at work but who would want to leave that darling face?? Beautiful pictures of a time that just doesn't last... love, Jan

February 21, 2010 - 4:23 pm cheryl bull - Fabulous PHOTOS of FULLER!! Yes, I agree..those little cheeks are the best..not for pinching, but for kissing!! :)

February 21, 2010 - 4:28 pm Laura Roach - We loved our time with Misty...So excited to see the rest of the pictures. Fuller never looked cuter!

February 21, 2010 - 4:54 pm Great Aunt Judy - What adorable pictures of Fuller! He's a real cutie. I like seeing papa in the background, too. The portraits are so intriguing, I just had to scroll down to see the others. Misty has a fascinating talent for capturing the essence of each child. Thank you for sharing these photos of Fuller with me.

February 21, 2010 - 5:07 pm Aunt Jean - This is what a beautiful, healthy and happy baby looks like.... We love you Fuller (Lil Rip)!

February 21, 2010 - 5:10 pm Tiffanie Lords - Oh my goodness! He is the best thing I have ever seen, and these pictures are amazing. I can not wait to see more of them. Beautiful baby Fuller I love you.

February 21, 2010 - 5:12 pm Grace Chang - Fuller is beautiful! Congratulations again to the family! Photographer really did a great job. Can't wait to see more pictures.

February 21, 2010 - 5:57 pm emily - I LOVE these pictures of baby Fuller, what a cutie pie and so well captured! We will definitely be calling you for some shots of our little one when he/she arrives! emily and wayne campbell

February 22, 2010 - 7:52 am Brooke - Oooh he's gonna be a heartbreaker. He's just so precious!

February 22, 2010 - 10:24 am julie - He is so darn handsome! Such great pictures...these days will go by in a blink so keep documenting these special moments!

February 22, 2010 - 12:28 pm Donna Meikle - Ahhhhhhh!!!!! These are great photos. Fuller checks are too cute but his eyes are even more amazing. They are mesmerizing. You were both blessed with a beautiful baby!

February 22, 2010 - 2:25 pm Kelly Horan - OMG!!! Fuller is too cute. I can't wait to see him again!

February 24, 2010 - 9:27 am Great Aunt Connie - A great photographer just knows when to catch the moment. Fuller makes a good subject for he is already the cutest Great nephew and Misty did a great job in capturing his good side. Look at him does he even have a bad side? NOT! Awesome pictures. Thank you for letting me be a part of it. Love you all, Aunt Connie and Uncle Jack

February 25, 2010 - 9:21 am grammie rae - I am spending 5 days here with baby Fuller and he is as beautiful(handsome) as the fantastic photos show. Randy is wonderful with him as the picture captures. So much love floating around here it is easy to fall in love.

February 25, 2010 - 3:56 pm joan cline - Such a beautiful baby!!! He looks like Daddy. Very nice pix.

February 26, 2010 - 7:47 am Christine Woodward - Who has the cutest tongue in the world?! Fuller!!!!!!! I miss you baby boy! Here's to all tongues out!!! :)-

March 1, 2010 - 6:18 pm Laura - Thanks everyone!

Help Raise Money for the Haiti Earthquake Victims

and get a digital negative of one of your favorite photos from Misty Richmond Photography


A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince Tuesday afternoon, collapsing buildings, including at least one hospital. Tens of thousands are feared dead in the largest quake to strike the impoverished Caribbean nation in 200 years. Power is out, telecommunications are spotty and food and water are reportedly growing scarce.

The destruction from the earthquake in Haiti is unimaginable. Last night as I was sitting in my warm comfortable house, I couldn’t stop thinking about how fortunate I am to know that the people I love are safe and healthy. I can’t even fathom what it would be like to not have anyone to turn to with an injured child or mother after my world had crumbled around me. The people of Haiti desperately need our support and assistance.

Please make your contribution to the relief effort by visiting http://www.mercycorps.org/fundraising/mistyrichmond.

This part isn’t sad at all…..

And it’s your lucky day!  There’s more in it for you than just the great feeling you’ll get from helping people!

Donate $25, and I’ll send you a digital file of one of your favorite photos from your 2008 or 2009 photo session.  Regular digital file prices start at $90 for an individual image or $200 for five images, so that’s a fabulous deal! Just think of all the things you’ll be able to do with your photo! You can make 200 copies and send them to everyone you’ve ever met.  Or wallpaper your bathroom with them.  Or make gifts for people you forgot to add to your Christmas list (hey, a slightly new-yearish gift is just as good, right?).

Donate $40, and I’ll send you two digital files.  That’s twice the fun!

Once you’ve made your donation,  I’ll re-post your photo gallery to make choosing your image easy.  If you’ve booked more than one photo session in the last couple of years, please send me an e-mail at misty@mistyrichmond.com and let me know which photo session to post online.

And if you’ve never been to one of my portrait sessions, the offer can be applied to 2010 portrait sessions too.


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The Fine Print…..

- Offer doesn’t apply to previous or current orders (you know I like you, but I have the pay the bills and I can’t give refunds for old orders).
- Retouching not included.
- The full resolution images will be e-mailed within one week of your donation.
- Photo session must take place before May 5, 2010 to qualify.

Naomi’s Studio Portrait Session | Bay Area Children’s Photography

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Giacomo’s Day at the Beach | San Francisco Children’s Photographer

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December 7, 2009 - 1:25 pm patrizia - Hey Guys!!! You should have adviced us not watching the gallery before sleeping, we could have nightmares about the Taylors!!! the pictures are never ending!!!! I'm joking, of course: just a little bit of Italian Humour! Fantastic Family! Patrizia

December 7, 2009 - 5:51 pm alessio - ..ma..veramente io volevo commentare una foto dove giacomo sembrava il soldato ryan sulla spiaggia..beh boh bella li'

December 7, 2009 - 5:57 pm alessio - ..comunque bella gente!.. un saluto a tutti nel mio secondo commento visto che per scrivere cose serie non son tagliato e poi finisco fuori tema ;) un bacione!

December 8, 2009 - 1:46 am Bob Sr - These photos are just great - such fun, so many and plenty of variety. Did my heart good to see them.

December 8, 2009 - 1:49 am Bob Sr - Thought I'd add - the beach and the sunshine were pretty good too, not forgetting the bridge and the water. What a great setting for photos. Having just gone through a November with nearly twice the usual rainfall (184%) and gales most days, it was as good as a tonic!

December 8, 2009 - 3:02 am Sue - I am supposed to be christmas shopping, but these are much more fun! - I want to buy them all. Missing you very much.xx

December 8, 2009 - 3:04 am Sue - Beautiful photographs, you're all gorgeous! Especially my dearest little Nephew. Fab!

December 8, 2009 - 5:52 am Fozz - Beautiful bridge! Only joking. FANTASTIC photos; just beautiful. You are going to have a tough job choosing the ones to keep. Thanks for sending, Dom and Trixie will enjoy watching the slide show and seeing their pal Giacomo having fun :-)

December 9, 2009 - 12:38 am Barbara - I can't believe how much he's grown!! Excellent shots - real sense of fun in them!!!! Good to see the parents too!!! :-)

Emma & Braxton | Bay Area Children’s Photographer | Photo Shoots at Home

Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of photo shoots where we split the time between the kids hanging out in their own house where they’re nice and comfortable and then going to a nearby park or beach.  I love the “day in the life” feel to the photos where the kids are in their own houses and it often seems like they’re more confident on their own turf.    And when they get bored of that idea, out the door we go to run around and explore.  The perfect combination!

Emma was so cute showing me her room and how high she could jump on her bed.  And I absolutely love her outfit.  If you’re looking for ideas of how to dress your little girl for a photo shoot, Emma is the perfect example.  The layers and bright colors are great for fun vibrant photos.  And that girl knows how to turn on a smile for the camera!

Little Mr. Braxton is a man in the fast lane.  Appartenly he decided to go from crawling to running without much attention to the whole walking phase.   He’s a great reason to mix photos in the house with some outside.  Inside he was free to hang out without anyone chasing after him to keep him from falling head first on the concrete, and the outside photos of him checking the out the world are great too.

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December 10, 2009 - 1:25 pm Lisa Brown - Hey Misty, We had a great time doing this with you. You were so great with the kiddos and we love, love, love the finished product. We'll be telling anyone who will listen about you. Thanks for capturing our family-time together on film; the true spirit of Braxton and Emma shows through in every shot. Happy Holidays Lisa!!!

Teo’s Modeling Adventure | Marin Children’s Photographer | On-Location Children’s Portraits

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Hanging out with Niko and Kai | San Francisco Children’s Photographer

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January 14, 2010 - 7:03 am Vitaliy - I really love the BW of the kids on the stairs. Perfect shot! I enjoyed your personal website as well. Really great shots! I saw your name on SWF Bay Area forum thread. Hope to get to meet you one day!

Lauren & Alex| Children’s Portraits in Piedmont Park| Oakland Children’s Photographer

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Allison and Kristin’s Beachy Giggling Fit| San Francisco Children’s Photographer

This was my first photo session with Allison and Kristin, so I had a great time photographing them as they spent the morning in the midst of a crazy giggling fit.  They’re such cutie pies!

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Charlotte and Stephen Run Faster Than I Do| Children’s Beach Portraits| Natural Children’s Portraiture in the Bay Area

A few years ago, when I would tell Charlotte to run around so that I could get fun natural smiley photos, it worked so well.  She was shorter.  And slower.  But, ah…. these days I have to be careful what I ask for.  She’s too fast for me.  And Stephen’s getting there too.  The new trick- “oh, little miss thing- let’s try running like a turtle instead.”

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