Jewish Naming Party Photos for Gillian & Jeff’s daughter in San Francisco

The other day, I had the pleasure of photographing the Jewish Naming Party Photos for Gillian & Jeff’s daughter in San Francisco.

One of the wonderful honors I’ve been fortunate enough to experience in my photography business are my happy, satisfied, returning clients.

I’m so grateful. I have been fortunate in ways I never thought I would have had a chance to be.

I photographed Gillian and Jeff’s wedding day a few years ago in Sacramento, California. Ever since, they have continued to bring me back into their lives to document their special events.

For those of you who may not know, weddings are just one of many facets to my creative photographic business.

Destination family photographer for Jewish Naming Party

Years ago, Gillian expressed to me just how much I made her feel comfortable in front of a camera. I feel privileged that I can continue come back into their lives to document their celebrations. Without even realizing it, I find myself in the role of a documentary family photographer. These two have been huge supporters of my photography from early on in my career.

A month ago, I left Bozeman, Montana and hopped a plane to San Francisco to spend a Sunday afternoon with my old friends/clients to document the new addition of their daughter Miriam.

I spent the day documenting the Jewish Naming Party Photos at their home and the celebration party afterwards. We also created group portraits of numerous family and friends.

Gillian was very clear in what she wanted – as many photos of her little girl as possible. I was happy to oblige. Little Miriam is such a cutie full of smiles.

It was a wonderful time. I recognized many familiar smiles from the wedding years ago. I realized that many of Gillian and Jeff’s coupled friends back then were early on in their relationships who many would end up marrying.

Fast-forward five years and now I had this new window back into their worlds and seeing them with little kids in tow. Add some good caterer BBQ with sunny weather to boot and you’ve got all the ingredients for a beautiful San Francisco Bay Area fall day celebration.

It was really fun for me to spend time with these good folks again. My, how time flies. So glad I could be a part of it. -M