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Oct 24 2012

6 month old Baby Z

Baby Z is growing like a weed. It’s been neat to see how his features have changed since his newborn session…I think he’s looking more and more like his brothers!

We started out with the naked baby pictures but didn’t stop there because Baby Z’s mom had picked out some great old school pieces from Janie and Jack.

This grin is as good as it got. It’s not that Baby Z didn’t like me, it’s that I didn’t really impress him. Not my funny noises, not my obnoxious sounding purple stuffed bird and I’m pretty sure not the 900 different ways I called out his name!

Tagged 6 month old baby photography, duplo legos, janie and jack, Melissa Petays Photography, vintage suitcase

Oct 12 2012

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Miss J {tween}

Well, I didn’t exactly take Miss J for a walk in the park when I picked this location:P It was more like a hike in the thicket! Fortunately for me this beauty was just enough of a tomboy that it didn’t seem to bother her. It was yet another gorgeous evening in the valley and so fun to spend it with this lovely girl.

Tagged fedora, Melissa Petays Photography, tween photography

Aug 18 2012

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The Cruz Wedding

Weddings…I don’t! I don’t usually photograph them I mean;) But when a friend is trying to plan a wedding within 2 months, a girl has gotta do what a girl has gotta do! Second shoot that is, as being the sole primary photographer scares the pants off me!

Congrats Miguel and Sarah! Your evening wedding was sweet and beautiful right down to the last detail!

Tagged evening wedding, Melissa Petays Photography, outdoor wedding, vintage wedding

Aug 01 2012

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‘U’ turns One!

I always look forward to photographing this darling little family. They always come so prepared – piles of clothing and a truck full of props! This little guy is only one years old but already has a closet worth drooling over (and it’s not because I’m teething!)

Look closely…yep…while mom and dad were…uh…distracted, the little one takes the opportunity to gnaw on the baguette!

Tagged 1 year old boy, beach cruiser, eating berries, family portrait, Melissa Petays Photography

Jul 24 2012

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the S family

What a special time with some friends from back home. The kidlets played as though they’ve known each other forever (and well, their mothers had known each since forever)! In fact the kids played so hard they were pretty exhausted when it came time for their session. As tired and as red as they were they did their best knowing that the night ended with their first In ‘N’ Out experience! Thanks ‘S’ family for including us in your Norcal Trip!