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The playroom at Dinder House // The New York Times Style Magazine, Spring 2011

Sarah — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:02:07 +0000

I love this renovated Manor House in England from yesterday’s NYTimes Style Magazine. The kids playroom on the cover looks amazing. The house is for a family of six; four, young boys. Oh my! Read the full article here. Photography by Margnus Marding.

hello, noah. sneak-peek | modern baby photographer, san francisco

Sarah — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:32:38 +0000

This little guy makes me smile so very much. I can’t get enough of those cheeks! Stay tuned for more from baby Noah’s recent shoot at home in San Francisco!

vogue family spread | from russia with love | inspiration

Sarah — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:36:16 +0000

I am very much inspired by these images by Francois Halard in this month’s issue of Vogue. Halard documents the home of Charles & Olya Thompson. Their home in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of New York in my opinion is so very elegant and magical. I love all of the historical elements of the home mixed with very bold contemporary works of art. On top of that I love the perfect amount of chaos that can only be introduced in the home by children. I was also struck by the gorgeous photo of Olya holding one of her children, photographed by her husband. That image alone made me want a studio big enough to shoot only Avedon-esque imagery for families in San Francisco…perhaps one day.

Did you see this article? Enjoy.

wall frames, inspiration | modern family photographer, san francisco

Sarah — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:27:16 +0000

Last week I was helping my clients Bess + Camille create a wall of prints for their home to celebrate their pregnancy and their adorable son, Caleb. I was excited that they chose a bunch of mismatched frames in black and silver. We’re still working on the wall gallery but I promise to share once it’s complete (with Bess + Camille’s permission of course).

It got me thinking about how much I love a really well-done gallery in the home. It’s hard to pull off but it’s so worth the effort. A very talented designer and good friend of mine (Lezlie) in Chicago has a beautiful wall of photography, painting, and drawing that I admire every time I’m in her perfectly decorated home. Right now Joe and I are without finished walls (under renovation) but the studio could use some fall/winter sprucing up. Attached are a few images I found quickly as inspiration. Images found on Apartment Therapy, Flickr, Mark Lund Photography, and West Elm. Enjoy.

Do you have any tips for creating a successful wall gallery? Would love to hear from you.

allison + keith, sneak peek | modern belly and baby photographer, san francisco

Sarah — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:38:53 +0000

This weekend while shooting the first shoot of a Belly + Baby session, I was reminded how much I like simple, straight portraits. No fancy angles, clever props or juxtapositions, just pure, simple, straight portraits. I should say it helps to have a subject who is incredibly natural in front of the camera. Allison and her husband Keith were just that. I rarely had to ask them to do anything and shooting in the comfort of their gorgeously lit home made it even easier.

Enjoy the sneak peek of this gorgeous (soon-to-be) mom. More images soon.

Finally, thanks to Allison + Keith for a fun morning! I can’t wait to meet the little one.

modern homes built for kids | modern kids photographer, san francisco

Sarah — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:09:51 +0000

Just saw this great idea via the ohdeedoh blog and dwell. A renovated Victorian home in San Francisco turned mod with a built in swing. What a great idea. I beg to guess that the adults enjoy this just as much as the kids. p.s. What a great place for photography!

Don’t forget Modern Kids Photography will be at Heath Ceramics this Sunday, September 27th for the their 1st Annual Fall Bazaar, click here to learn more! We’re setting up a little photo booth and giving 5x7s to all participants. We can’t wait to see you!