I’m still feeling quite jetlagged – was up at 4am today and couldn’t fall back to sleep – but I’m happy to be home and share a bit more about my travels.

First things first, I’m on two blogs from my time in Europe: first Milk Magazine posted a quick summary about my time in their offices (it’s in French!) and secondly Gabrielle of DesignMom posted some behind the scenes images from our shoot. Her kids were so incredible. I adore them! Please head over there and read what her six year old, Oscar said to me as I left. He’s such a sweetheart.

More soon!

p.s. Smallable’s Summer magazine is out. Lots of cute stuff in there including this adorable bathing suits for girls.

Go see the rest of Issue #3 here.

This morning I woke up to a bunch of emails from my friends and clients letting me know that I was listed as one of San Francisco’s Top 5 Baby Photographers by the Golden Gate Mothers Group. I was a little shocked to be honest and altogether really happy to be mentioned with four other excellent photographers (see them below). Thank you very much to GGMG for mentioning me and especially to all of my clients who must have posted reviews of my work. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you spreading the word on my behalf!

Here’s what they wrote:

There has been some chatter on the forums about photographers, especially since the holidays are fast approaching and families are itching to get good photographs to send around to extended family and friends. Since we have this new blog, and as one of the GGMG Newsletter photographers, I thought I’d compile a list of the top 5 photographers here in the Bay Area as recommended by our members. It might make your search for a great baby photographer a bit easier.

1. Hayley Durak – Hayley always comes up with natural, fun photographs of kids of all ages. And, she’s a GGMG newsletter photographer, too!

2. Kate Nicholson – (that’s me) The other newsletter photographer. My photographs capture the unique personality inside your little one in a session that is relaxed and fun. I also offer discounts for GGMG moms.

3. Bug and Bean Photography – Nancy just won the Nickelodeon award for best family photographer in the Bay Area. I think Nancy offers a GGMG discount as well.

4. Nancy Alcott – Nancy has good eye for graphics and works extremely well with simple props to preserve the surprises of youth.

5. Sarah Wert – Sarah captures the unexpected moments that you’ll want to remember for a lifetime.

Of course, there is always the review section of this site to check out exactly what people are saying about individual photographers. And, don’t forget about the perks of being a GGMG member: the member’s discount! You can find who offers what (think a % off the price, free prints, yada yada yada) when you look up a review, too.