Urban Shutter Bug Photography Blog

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Sharon & Craig - Cavallo Point - Anniversary Session

Sharon & Craig just celebrated a year of marriage.  They are totally in that honeymoon stage, googly eyes and all.  We trekked all over Cavallo Point, capturing photos of the two of them, just as they are, madly in love.  Happy Anniversary you two!  

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The Chook Family - Pleasanton - Family Portrait

I had so much fun with the Chook Family!  It was a scorcher the day we met, so we did most of their photos under the shade.  I had fun getting to know the boys as well as trying my best to get a smile out of their daughter.  Have a look at some of my favorites from their session!

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The Quan Family - Fremont - Family Portrait

I met the Quan Family at their home on a very warm Saturday morning in May.  We wandered around their neighborhood to get some fun and casual photos of their cute little family.  Here are a few of my favorites from their session!  Enjoy! 

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The Neel Family - Alameda - Lincoln Park

It felt like summer when I met up with the Neel family at Lincoln Park in Alameda.  With most families that I photograph, I never know what to expect.  But with the Neel family, I had a little insight considering I knew Cat.  When I showed up, I was greeted by a well dressed family,smiles and tons of jokes.  I had fun meeting and photographing the Neel Family.  Enjoy the photos!

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The Barker Family - San Jose

On what felt like the hottest day of the year, I met the Barker family at their home for some family portraits.  Just outside their front door we found shade and the perfect place for a few shots.  My favorites from their session are below.  Enjoy!

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Sahana - 6 month portraits

I first met Sahana 5 months ago, when I photographed her newborn session.  She is now 6 months old and getting even more cute!  I can’t wait to see her again in a few months!  Here are a few of my favorites!

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Brooks & Lisa - Japanese Friendship Gardens

The fun thing about love is, you never know what bookstore, church, coffee shop or website you may meet your future husband or wife.  Or in this case, cubicles.  Brooks & Lisa were just a few cubicles away from starting a blossoming love affair.  It doesn’t matter if these two are betting each other over backgammon or treaking it up to Lake Tahoe.  Their friendship and love has set them on a path to marriage.

I had fun getting to know these two laid back love birds while exploring the Japanese Friendship Garden.  There are so many favorite shots from their session, but I can’t share them all.  So here are a handful of them.  Enjoy! 

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Aniyah - 1 year portrait session - Ed Levin Park

Aniyah is turning one!  I have had the chance of photographing her before she even made her way into the world.  You may remember the maternity session and her newborn session.  But in a few short weeks, Aniyah will be ONE and I can’t believe how fast time flies.  I met Aniyah and her mom at Ed Levin Park and we got some amazing photographs of Aniyah.  Here are a few of my favorites!  Can’t wait to celebrate your birthday with you! 

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Marquita & Simon - Engagement Session - Lake Chabot

I’ve had the chance of meeting Marquita  & Simon twice.  How does that even make sense you ask?  Well, you see, the first time we met for their engagement session I spent twenty minuets with them before it started raining cats & dogs.  We decided it just may be best to wait a few months until the weather cleared up :)

Three months later and here we are.  This time, amazing weather in April at Lake Chabot. This time I felt I had all the time in the world to get to know these two. Marquita & Simon met in high school (sophomore year).  When Simon tells the story, Marquita courted him, and they’ve been inseparable ever since.  Simon says he knows Marquita was going to be his wife,very early on.  These two are tying the knot in Vegas at the beautiful Bellagio.  I can’t wait to hear all about the wedding.  But in the meantime, here are my favorites from the engagement session! 

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The Menon’s - Japanese Friendship Garden

My favorite part of being a photographer, is that I get to meet amazing people from all walks of life.  I love hearing the stories of how people met, fell in love and started a family.  This rings true when I met the Menon’s.  Their lives started years ago in India, when introduced by a mutual friend.  Fast forward through friendship & marriage they are now preparing to be parents.  I hope I get to meet the little one and soon as she makes her way into the world!