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sunset in san francisco

Tara Whitney — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:48:19 +0000

San Francisco, November 2010.

This is the second time I have photographed this gorgeous family in the city. (Original session in Alamo Square here.) We met via our mutual friend Joan, who owns Timeless Treasures. A must stop on any visit to San Francisco.

When we first met there were only four of them! I was excited to meet their newest addition and see their home. Bravo to them for having such a large family in the middle of it all, and making it work so well.

xo
Tara

superfamily.

Tara Whitney — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:16:53 +0000

This is the superfamily of superhero blogger/jewelry designer Andrea Scher.

I had followed her blog for years and on my last trip up to the bay, I made plans to photograph them. For some reason, she was on my mind and I was moved one night to offer them a session. They were expecting their second child, and I just felt like it was an important time to be photographed, and I wanted to be the one to do it. Lucky for me, she said yes. Andrea and her boys allowed me in and trusted me with their connections and love. All of them are very comfortable in front of a camera and it was so fulfilling for me to capture such honesty and free-ness of spirit.

We hung out at home for a bit, and then headed out to the park. A normal, daily routine that they now can remember forever. I feel like the perfect way to describe them and these photos is: AS IS. They came to me as is, and it was just what I needed.

If you’d like, you can read about Andrea’s thoughts here on her blog. You can also congratulate her on the recent arrival of Nico Boon!

Tara

PS – Since I am posting twice today, here is a reminder not to forget to enter the Monday giveaway below this post. :)

Jax \ 5 weeks \ the shop

Tara Whitney — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:25:10 +0000

Jax is the son of my best friends, Jalayne and Justin. You can see the progression of their life together here and here and here and here.

These are the photos taken in his Dad’s woodworking shop on our last day together. Justin loves this place and I loved watching him in it. He walked around, showing me everything he has customized for himself. He is passionate about his work there the way I am passionate about my work here. Jax tuckered out in Momma’s arms and then fell into a deep sleep on his father’s work table as we all talked.

Tara

Jax \ 5 weeks \ at home

Tara Whitney — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:14:12 +0000

Before and After, in the bathroom:

Jax is the son of my best friends, Jalayne and Justin. You can see the progression of their life together here and here and here.

I spent a weekend with them in May, documenting what their days were like with newborn Jax. I set out to photograph the things that I wish had been photographed for me when I had new babies. Putting together a new swing, breastfeeding and cuddles, soothing a tired little man, before and afters…

We also went to Justin’s woodworking shop on our last day together, to capture the family in another personal, special kind of place. Those will be posted tomorrow.

I love these pictures, I love him, and I love them. With all of my heart.

Tara

Don’t you wish you were still little enough to do this?

Tara Whitney — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:33:52 +0000

I do.

Tara