So I make no secret of the fact that I FLIPPING adore bubbles.

I don’t just like them.

Not even “like” like them.

No.

I L.O.V.E. them!!

So when OoMVFF (that would be the dorkbreviation for “one of my very favorite families” complied with my suggestion that they bring bubbles to the evening portion of our session…well…I was more than a little bit stoked. Thrilled. over the moon…insert additional superlative here…you name it. and here is the awesomeness that ensued:

I am so very very blessed.

xoxo,
Lilia

I am so blessed to have this creature in my life. I have no words for how much I adore her!!

We hung out in their super awesome guest room:

…then we went to the park…

and discovered that sand + water = AWESOME!

and then headed to our favorite neighborhood coffee shop:

I am so very very grateful to be able to do what I do…thank you so much, my dears, for continuing to choose me as your family photographer!

xoxo,
Lilia

p.s. check back later this week for the pm peek…there were BUBBLES!! ;-)

Time passes so so SO fast. Too fast.

I have photographed this sweet family twice before, at 6 months and 1 year, and this mini session was actually a continuation of their one year session (we got rained out for the park portion)…we kept trying to reschedule, and finally managed to meet up this last Thursday for a little wander around Stanford. It amazes me how much this little man has changed in just a few short months…he is running and all about motion and exploration, and his hair is sooooo gorgeously long!

Thank you, again, for being such awesome subjects – I had an amazing time, and can’t wait to share the rest of your images!

xoxo,
Lilia

We started inside (I am sooo jealous of their gorgeous livingroom and bedroom light!!!):

and then we went outside for a little walk over the bridge and along the creek:

and then we hung out in the barn and paddock (and I made papa pose with his new hog trailer, of which he is justifiably quite proud ;-):

Joy joy joy!!!

xoxo,
Lilia

It seems like every time I write a new sneak peek post, I find myself reflecting on gratitude. I get to witness some of the most intimate moments of a family’s life…I spend hours with parents and newborns, just when they’re getting to know one another. And I get to create art out of their love, which is already so strong, it makes my heart go pop.

This family was no exception….and I don’t think I need any more words…except maybe these:

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

xoxo,
Lilia

My work was featured on the cover of the May/June Natural Life magazine! You can read the full article here!

Wow!

xoxo,
Lilia

In honor of Mother’s Day and in celebration of mama-love, babymoon photography is doing a fabulous give-away – times TWO!

Win TWO family mini-session with photographer Lilia Schwartz — one for you, and one to give to a mama YOU love!

Each fabulous mama will get:

• one hour with photographer Lilia Schwartz at a Bay Area location. It could be your house, the park, your favorite ice-cream shop, even the beach!

• 10-15 digital images for printing at sizes up to 8×10

• a humungous 11×14 print of your favorite image!

The retail value of your two mama-love sessions is $1570!

How you get it:

Click here to sign up for the babymoon newsletter and then tell  a friend (or two or three) to increase your chances of winning!

Giveaway ends on Monday, May 10th at 10am. And please don’t worry: your email and other info will never ever EVER be sold, shared, traded, or otherwise abused!

The fine print: Sessions are for up to 5 immediate family members only. prizes are non-transferrable and have no cash value. sessions must take place on or before September 1st, 2010. Standard session contract and portfolio release must be signed. Images will be made available for personal, non-commercial use only. Sessions will take place in the San Francisco Bay Area (but if you are planning a vacation to the SF bay area in the specified time frame, feel free to enter!).

I’m going to be doing a rockin’ awesome giveaway this weekend…so check back for a chance to win a super amazing treat for your family (hint: it involves spending time with me…free! ;-)

xoxo,
Lilia

p.s. the above image would be my muse, and one of our first strawberries from the garden. Summer is almost here!! :-)

Just wanted to share a few more from my amazing twin session – I am so so lucky to be able to do what I do!! I photographed their big brother when he was in mama’s tummy (you can see her up top on my blog header :-) and when he was a newborn…and now, at two, he has such fabulous energy!!

Grandpa still has the magic touch with the babies:

Did I mention I love my job?

…and I leave you with a baby yawn and stretch…there are few things sweeter. These last two shots just make my day.  Seriously.

xoxo,
Lilia