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Romantic engagement shoot at Baker Beach

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one year old Ian and family portrait

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3rd December

I had so much fun photographing this family of three! We went to the Martinez waterfront and the sun came out for just a few minutes!! Ian is like a nephew to me and he is such a cutie pie! He was so easy to photograph-just give him some space to run around and make sure his mommy is nearby. I love his anchor overalls-I think he wants to be a sailor like his daddy!! Thanks guys!

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Baby Logan newborn session

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2nd December

Sooooo happy for these first time (human) parents, my friends Jessica and Sergio! Their baby, Logan (named after their favorite xmen character :) is such a sweetheart!! Logan is just  a month old in these images but he is already smiling. I think it’s because he is so happy to have such great parents and two sweet doggies and three cats(wheww-I think that’s it!-for now!) He is going to be such a loved little soul. Congrats guys!!!!   baby boy Logan Newborn session doggie hat baby boy Logan Newborn session baby boy Logan Newborn session baby boy Logan Newborn session baby boy Logan Newborn session baby boy Logan Newborn session



Sweet family of five portrait session in Pacifica

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26th November

I had the pleasure photographing this sweet family in Pacifica. We wanted to capture the girls in their room before they changed to bunkbeds-it was their cute little space that they shared and you could tell these sisters were going to be best friends for life! Their little brother of course did not get left out and they both cuddled him in as much as they could. Then we ventured out for a nice little walk to get the whole family captured and they were all such troopers even after stepping in the doggie doo doo! family portrait pacifica family portrait pacifica family portrait pacifica family portrait pacifica family portrait pacifica



Fun engagement session in Martinez!

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26th November

Chris and Kayla met each other at a mutual friend’s wedding and were thankfully nudged together with a little help from those friends-and now I get to photograph their wedding! But first comes the engagement session and we decided to go to Martinez-which has a surprisingly amazing array of great backdrops for fun and flirty photos. I am so excited to share these images with this awesome couple that obviously came prepared with an assortment of cute props like records. We had fun shooting into the night for that magical night lights over the water! Can’t wait to photograph their wedding next June!!

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Kristi and Nathan’s First Anniversary shoot in San Francisco

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4th November

I had the pleasure meeting this cute couple and photographing them while they celebrated their first anniversary touring San Francisco for the first time. They were both from Maryland and decided for their one year wedding anniversary they would travel to San Francisco to celebrate-what a great idea! I think they had fun, and I know I did. San Francisco is such a great backdrop for fun, love, and photos! One Year Anniversary San Francisco One Year Anniversary San Francisco One Year Anniversary San Francisco One Year Anniversary San Francisco One Year Anniversary San Francisco One Year Anniversary San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge



Depot Hotel Sonoma daytime wedding with flare!

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21st October

I had the pleasure photographing this lovely daytime wedding a few weeks ago in Sonoma at the Depot Hotel. The couple Jenn and Mike Stockinger met online and quickly fell in love and basically are just perfect for each other! It’s funny how that online dating can just totally get it right sometimes-with everything laid out on the table it can be love at first click. I do think that these two were going to find each other even if there was no cyber space though! Their wedding day was perfect with the downtown old Sonoma as a backdrop and an old train and a general’s home nearby and of course there has to be a vineyard somewhere! The flowers were beautiful courtesy of Sonoma Flowers and the cake was so tasty, thanks to Rasassy Cakes! Thank you Jenn and Mike for having me there and may you have lifetime of happiness. Please check out their engagement session we did in Rohnert Park a few months back too!

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Adorable Backyard wedding in Santa Rosa

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14th August

What fun I had photographing such a cute couple Kaitlyn and Patrick at their homemade backyard wedding complete with pig roast! The couple put so many personal touches into their wedding decorations and everything was adorned with their names and wedding date! From the beautifully hung exotic lanterns in the tree they got married under to the fun cornhole boxes painted with their names, the wedding was full of flare! It was such a relaxed atmosphere and I know all their guests had a blast and all their hard work and preparation was of course so worth it, because they are going to be so happy together for the rest of their lives! Cheers to you guys!!Fun backyard wedding in wine country LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog2 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_Blog4 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog6 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog7 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog8 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog9 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog10 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog11 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog12 LLP_Callagy_7_26_14_blog13

 



Big Announcement: Contest!!! Become a Facebook fan of Lovelight Photo and win a free engagement Session!!

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1st May

free engagement session photography contest

I am so excited to offer a free engagement photography session giveaway. I am trying to build my fan base on Facebook and I understand that after re-branding and re-emerging into the wedding photography field that it is so important to give back to clients and potential clients and stay in touch via social media! My goal is to reach 500 Likes on Facebook by the end of 2015. Having people from friends, family, clients, potential clients, vendors and anyone who enjoys seeing my work, like my page and share my page with those they know is a very big deal for this busy stay at home mom with her dreams and goals still in view! Yes-I am due with my second little lady in early June (I know busy-right!!), but I can’t wait to take some amazing photos in 2015 (and even Fall, 2014). Because of this I am happy to do a free engagement session giveaway contest! It’s free, it’s fun and it’s easy! Photography is my life and passion, in which I am fully invested and I am excited at the future of growing my business and to continue to take amazing photos! Please spread the word!

PRIZE: The winner will receive ONE FREE Engagement PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION, plus DVD of edited high resolution images. Bonus: Even if you don’t win you are still a winner if you book your wedding with me- you will receive a free canvas print! GOOD LUCK!!!

 

HOW IT WORKS:

 

1. Become a fan of Lovelight Photo by liking my Facebook page.

 

2. Go to my blog: http://www.lovelightphoto.com/blog/ and comment on the original BLOG POST: Become a Facebook fan of Lovelight Photo and win an free engagement Session using the the Facebook Comments section box underneath the posting as shown by the example below with your name (if it’s different then your facebook identity) and let me know you are a FAN of Lovelight Photo. (this is good for one entry)

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BONUS ENTRY:  Share on a friend’s Facebook page, Tweet, or post on your favorite forum about the contest giveaway and make sure to link back to this post! Feel free to use any of the social network icons to share in your favorite forum. After sharing or tweeting etc, post a new comment stating where you posted (provide a link) and this is also good for ONE entry for the contest giveaway.

RULES:
The contest starts today May 19, 2014 and is open to entries through Friday, June 20, 2014. Contest ends midnight June 20, 2014…so get those entries in!
• Winner will be chosen on June 20, 2014 (Hopefully that gives me enough time to go through all the entries and ensure they are valid…so please be nice and stick to the rules!)
• One entry per household, plus one bonus entry.
• Name will be drawn out of a hat at random the old fashioned way!
• Prize has no monetary value and cannot be exchanged, gifted, sold, traded, or put on sale or auction or whatever creative things people can think of these days! The session is for the winner only. If you believe someone could be interested, feel free to let them know about the contest!
• Contest is open to anyone, but the session MUST be done in Bay Area.

ENJOY everyone and Best of luck! Looking forward to working with the lucky winner! Thank you Facebook Fans!!



Mother’s Day Mini Sessions

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7th April

Moms-it is time to celebrate Mother’s Day by treating yourself to a photo session with your family! Just you and your kids, maybe throw in the hubby and/or grandma and capture the cuddles, tickles and laughs that you and your family share.  I am offering mini sessions for families up to 6 at the end of this month! Please contact me to book your session for either Saturday April 26 or Sunday April 27. Space is limited so please sign up early. Please email or give me a ring to book your session!MothersDayBlogPosting