TLC PET GROOMING HALLOWEEN PHOTO CONTEST!

We had a ghoolishly great time last weekend photographing some creepy critters at TLC Pet Grooming in downtown Clayton, Ca. Remember to vote for your favorite on facebook- the winner gets a $30 gift card to Ed's Mudville Grill! Here's how it works: 1. ‘Like’Julie Cheshire Photography on Facebook. The pictures are up on Facebook and ready for your votes. Already a fan? What a treat! Not yet? Scary! You have to ‘Like' Julie Cheshire Photography in order to vote. Go here and click ‘Like’ at the top of the page. 2. ‘Like’ the image you want to win. You can do whatever you want to get votes for your favorite image. Tell friends, tell family, tell complete strangers to vote for that picture. You can tag people. You can leave comments. You can do whatever it takes to make sure your chosen picture(s) wins. 3. Get your votes in by midnight on October 31st, 2012 PST. This is simple. The eligible critter with the most photo ‘likes’ will win a $30 gift card for their human at Ed's Mudville Grill in downtown Clayton, CA.

Holiday Card Photos! Dates are filling up fast!

Still haven't scheduled your family portrait session for this year's holiday cards?! A portion of your session fee in October AND November benefits Operation Smile http://www.saveasmile.org/ -one more reason to get on the calendar now! Don't forget- I'm also including 25 custom holiday cards if you schedule by the end of this month :)(925)798-5804 or julie@juliecheshire.com

4th Birthday Party & Carnival in Lafayette, CA

It doesn't get much more fun than this if you're four years old :) Sweet Grace's birthday was definitely one she'll remember. Carnival games, a bounce house, hot dogs and even a real live CLOWN! I can't believe I've been photographing Grace's family since just before she was born. Time flies!!!

Extended Family Portraits in Walnut Creek, CA

I spent some time with this lovely family in Walnut Creek a few weeks ago. Their home in Walnut Creek was the perfect setting for some photos of the entire family. Some members had come in from out of state so it was the perfect time to gather everyone together for some photos. It was swelteringly hot- but they were true champs and hung in there for some gorgeous outdoor portraits. Here are a few of my faves!!

Baby Portraits in Apex, NC

I just loved meeting baby Gia in Apex, North Carolina on my last trip there. She is absolutely adorable! We did the entire session at Gia's house- and we even got a few photos outside before the thunderstorm.

"Newborn" and "3" month preemie photos in Pleasant Hill, CA

Some of my faves from two recent sessions of this angel in Pleasant Hill, California. We're photographing her every month of her first year (according to her due date!). She's extra special because she arrived super early but she's catching up fast!

Raleigh August 5-9

Wine Country Engagement Session

9 month Portraits at Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA

9 month portraits at Lafayette Reservoir