San Francisco Engagement Photographer - Spring is here!

I had an absolutely amazing time photographing this couple in San Francisco. There were so many beautiful images from their engagement session - those posted here barely scratch the surface! Now they will have images to treasure for a lifetime and show at their wedding in the form of wall portraits, slideshows, etc. I really can't wait to work with them again when I photograph their wedding in September and I can't wait to show them the rest of their images!

There really is no substitute for an engagement photography session. For the bride and groom to be, an engagement session is a chance to relax and have fun, to bring a few different outfits to try out, to pick a location you've always wanted to get photographs at, and, above all, to get absolutely breathtaking images! This stage in your life only comes once and James Thomas Long Photography offers great pricing when it comes to booking an engagement session along with your wedding. I really can't stress enough how glad you will be that you did!

Have a wonderful weekend!

-James

Fremont Newborn Photographer and loving it!

Have a peek below at 6 reasons why I love photographing newborns! It was such a pleasure photographing this little newborn and her proud parents! Being able to meet wonderful families and create photographs that they will treasure for generations is truly a blessing! Here are but a few of the many highlights from this newborn photography session.

San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Photographer

I absolutely loved capturing the little details in this wedding to tell the story of this special day.

Palo Alto Newborn Photographer - Babies and newborns, my oh my!

I absolutely love photographing newborns! Setting up and capturing the right moments does take patience, but the results are so very worth it! One cute little newborn I photographed was able to lift his head up on his own at just 3 weeks! Check out a few of the highlights from some recent sessions below. More baby photography and newborn photography to come soon!

San Francisco Bay Area Newborn, Family, & Portrait Photographer - A Hint of Spring...

Last weekend brought beautiful spring-like weather to the Bay Area. I hope you and your family were able to get out and enjoy it! If you are thinking about having some beautiful photographs taken of the little ones, now is a great time to book. I have openings in Mid-March and April - prime times for outdoor spring portraits. James Thomas Long Photography has lots of new things on offer, including larger 30x40" prints and art gallery canvases. Design consultation and in-home proof gallery viewing using a high definition projector are also now available at no addition charge with every session.

Please visit again soon - more beautiful photographs will be on display shortly!

Have a wonderful week!

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Being a portrait photographer as the holidays approach means lots of photo sessions, constant racing against time to complete projects and orders, and of course, plenty of fun, excitement, and beautiful photographs galore! As a result, many very happy families were able to share wonderful memories with their family and friends this holiday season. I really feel blessed to have had the opportunity to meet each and every family and capture these precious memories for them with my camera. I absolutely love this job!

I wish you and yours the best this holiday season. Relax, grab some hot cocoa, and enjoy this time of year. Please check in for forthcoming updates to my website as there are plenty of stunning photographs to display! And of course, don't forget to start thinking about booking your next session - spring is just around the corner too!

Happy Holidays!

Mountain View & Hillsborough Family Photographer -The Holidays Have Arrived!

I recently photographed several wonderful families from Hillsborough, Burlingame, Mountain View and other Bay Area locations. Now is the time to get all of your holiday and last minute 2009 milestone portraits! From newborns to teens--each photo shoot captures all the wonderful connections and moments in a family: the first time Dad and his son, the energetic 3 year old, the newborns... I have really enjoyed each and every session, but the most rewarding part for me is hearing back from my ecstatic clients. Here are just a few satisfied comments:

"[We] reviewed the pictures over the weekend and are really happy with so many of them! Your photos completely exceeded my expectations! We've had mixed results with
professional photos in the past, so all I was hoping to get was one family picture and one or two of the girls. We love so many of the images we're very impressed!"--Burlingame Mom

"We had a great time on our session and have been anxiously awaiting the result ever since. You really put us at ease on an experience we worried would be an unpleasant one. Matty is normally a very mellow little guy, but he was less than happy with the situation. I know you worked very hard to ensure that our two plus hour session was a successful one (and it shows)!"--Mountain View Dad