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Hello, Ned! | modern family photographer, Chicago

Sarah — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:28:59 +0000

I hope you had a lovely holiday weekend wherever you may be. I’m prepping today for a commercial shoot with another excellent kids company. In the meantime enjoy a recent portrait session in Chicago, IL with baby Ned. This little guy was such a great subject. His parents are lovely people and fed me some delicious chocolate croissants and coffee. Their home is amazing and incredibly unique. I hope to share more soon.

I’ll be out of the office the rest of the week. I’ll be checking in most evenings but bare with me until I’m back online again on Friday.

hello baby, Ned, Chicago, IL, 2010

welcome baby Whistler, Chicago | modern family photographers

Sarah — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 20:17:54 +0000

Hello there. I’ve been on the road for a little over a week (apologies if you’re waiting to hear from me). I’ve had a little family time mixed with a few really special shoots. One in particular was baby Whistler in Chicago. Whistler’s parents are dear friends of mine (and the husband) and we have been so happy to welcome him into the world. I can’t wait to share more!

Have a great weekend. I hope you’re enjoying Summer wherever you may be.

welcome baby Whistler

Dwell on Design, Modern Kids Photography Photo Booth 2010 Preview | modern family photographer, Dwell Magazine, Los Angeles

Sarah — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:04:22 +0000

I’m playing catch-up today after being out of the studio for five days but I had to share a few images from our shoot with Dwell Magazine at DwellonDesign, Los Angeles, 2010. We were a part of the Modern Family Zone and photographed close to 200 kids and families. Enjoy a few of my favorites. Also a big thanks to Stephanie for helping to shoot the event with me!

If you were photographed this weekend, we should have a link to your gallery early next week. Stay tuned to the blog for more details. Thank you for participating!

Dwell Magazine, DwellonDesign, Los Angeles 2010, Modern Kids Photography

Dwell on Design 2010, Los Angeles | modern family photographer, Los Angeles

Sarah — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:55:43 +0000

Hi there!

It’s been a busy week. I’m in LA photographing kids in the Modern Family Zone of the Dwell on Design conference. If you’re headed to the event, please stop by! My friend Stephanie Howard and I are photographing kids all weekend long. We’re lucky to be next to great companies such as Paul Frank and IdeaPaint, not to mention Greg Fleishman’s Playgoda and tons of great kid’s furniture.

Check out the quick write up of the Modern Family Zone on Dwell.com (see the nice things they wrote about us below). Click here.

For those who want a keepsake of the weekend, Modern Kids Photography will be on hand for a permanent memento of your little one’s personality. San Francisco-based Sarah Wert is known for her insightful style that brings a keen photojournalism eye to children’s portraiture. Wert and her team of photographers will shoot a mini-portrait of your mini-me from 11am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Modern Family Zone, Dwell on Design 2010

suburban chickens | modern family photographer, San Francisco Bay Area

Sarah — Sat, 29 May 2010 15:35:45 +0000

I’m off to Southern California for a few shoots and a visit with friends. I’ll be back online Monday afternoon. Enjoy a few images from yesterday’s family shoot in Kentfield. What a wonderful family, beautiful home, great kids, and chickens! Thank you to Jessica and Kai and the rest of the family.

Have a great holiday weekend!

xo,

Kit & Piet with their chickens, 2010

of the family.

family portrait session + ice cream, Central Park, Spring 2010 | modern family photographer, San Francisco + New York

Sarah — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:22:40 +0000

I had so much fun shooting in New York. I photographed a bunch of wonderful families (more images to come) and met with a soon-to-be associate photographer for Modern Kids. Her name is Kara and she is so utterly fantastic! A perfect match for our company. More on Kara soon…

Enjoy a quick sneak-peek from one of my sessions. It was a sweltering hot morning in Central Park we were forced to break for ice cream. Alex & Julianne (twins!) were so much fun. Thanks to their mom, Co-Founder of the incredibly awesome kids bag company, Beatrix NY, for the session. Enjoy!

Alex & Julianne buying ice cream, Central Park, NY, 2010

Ms. Leila sneak-peek | modern baby photographer, San Francisco Bay Area

Sarah — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:52:32 +0000

This little lady is bringing such a big smile to my face. I can’t wait to share with her mom and dad. Enjoy!

Ms. Leila is all smiles at 4 months, San Francisco, 2010

p.s. Stay tuned for a crazy weekend of shooting: two sets of twins, a Korean birthday shoot, a big family in the Easy Bay, and a City Models shoot. Wish me luck!

kids and construction, Sixx Design, New York | modern family photographer San Francisco bay area + New York

Sarah — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:10:03 +0000

Wow. I’m really enjoying reading about the family behind Sixx Design in NYC, found this morning via Liz Stanley. What amazing talent and style they have for making a modern home with kids. Anyone who can have seven kids and survive several house renovations is my hero. These people must be super-human or just incredibly awesome. Oh and they just published a book, buy it here.

I grabbed a few images from the recent New York Times article, click here to read it and listen to the audio slideshow, photography by Michael Weschler. I love that the home has a wonderful balance between the adult world and the world of kids and it’s full of lovely surprises (especially their lighting fixtures).

I would love to spend the day photographing those beautiful kids! Enjoy.

photography by Michael Weschler for the New York Times

One lucky winner… | Modern Family Photographer, San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles, Santa Barbara

Sarah — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:19:14 +0000

I’m so happy to announce that we’re giving away a complimentary family session AND a hand-made, custom-designed Modern Booklet to one lucky family. Why are we giving it away? Well, just to spread a little love!

All of the details are over on the Say Yes to Hoboken blog. Head over there to enter the contest by Monday, April 12th. Good luck!

Modern Kids Giveaway with Say Yes to Hoboken

Elery standing on the couch, Mill Valley | modern kids photographer, San Francisco

Sarah — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:06:06 +0000

Just editing away over here and thought I’d share this image of Ms. Elery. There’s a lovely age when kids will give you this funny, blank stare (think Diane Arbus). I love that peculiar look. Thanks to Ms. Elery for being a brilliant subject! More soon…

Elery standing on the couch, Mill Valley