Megan Squires Photography » families

beautiful | folsom family photographer

Megan Squires — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:22:37 +0000

Beautiful family. Beautiful evening. Beautiful light.

2012 is off to a beautiful start, wouldn’t you agree?

party of four | folsom newborn photographer

Megan Squires — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:22:06 +0000

Mother’s Day.

While everyone was busy making reservations to take their moms out for brunch, these little guys had a different plan in mind. To arrive just a little bit early and make their grand entrance on their mamma’s special day.

And in just one day this beautiful family went from a party of two to a perfect party of four.hh22blog hh5blog hh20blog hh12blog hh21blog hh2edit_blog hh18cropblog hh23edit_blog hh8blog hh14editblog hh25blog hh1blog hh6blog hh16blog hh24blog hh17blog hh10blog hh4blog1

beautiful | sacramento newborn photographer

Megan Squires — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:56:10 +0000

I have to say, parenthood looks gorgeous on this family, doesn’t it? And these new parents are just as wonderful to be around as they are beautiful. I just love when both mom and dad come to newborn sessions. I feel so blessed that I get to be a part of their early days as parents and have the privilege of watching their interactions as a new family. And there is nothing quite like hearing their reactions every time I click the shutter and show them a sneak peek of an image I just took. It is so fun to watch parents adoringly dote on their precious new baby.

And baby Ella–you are so blessed to be born into such a loving family. I know many people have been praying for you and will continue to do so throughout your life. You truly are an answered prayer.

May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.
-Numbers 6:24-26

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like old friends | el dorado hills photographer

Megan Squires — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:01:09 +0000

You know when you meet someone and you instantly feel so comfortable–like you’ve known them so much longer than just the five minutes you’ve actually known them? For some reason it seems to be that way with all of my clients. Like we’re just old friends and I happen to have my camera and their family just happens to be coordinately perfectly and we just happen to be in a gorgeous park. I just love sessions like that–they are relaxed, they are fun, and honestly the best images always result since we’re all having a good time.

That’s how the {S} family was last week when we met up on what happened to be one of the foggiest days Sacramento has seen in quite a while. When they contacted me last year and said that they had hoped to include their dogs in a few of the images I knew I would love them. One of their sweet dogs is fourteen and is probably heading into his final days, so they wanted to be sure to get some pictures with him as part of the family. What a beautiful thing to do. I have to admit–I’m a pro at toddler picture taking, so I thought this would be a piece of cake. Turns out dogs are a new adventure for me. It doesn’t really help that I can’t whistle or snap all too well, so trying to get their attention was a bit trickier than I had thought. But with enough flailing about I did manage to get both dogs to look at me at the same time. And I’m sure I provided some entertainment for the {S} family (and any passersby) as well.

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’twas the 9th of december | folsom photographer

Megan Squires — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:47:43 +0000

‘Twas the 9th of December and all through the house, not a computer was plugged in, not even the mouse.
The orders were packaged and ready for mail, everything was processed–including that last final sale.
All sneak-peeks were posted and galleries shown, all prints and CD’s were on their way home.

A glass of wine in my hand and slippers on my feet, I had just settled down for an evening treat.
A night without levels and curves and raw files, no sessions to edit, no cloning in smiles.
My work was all done, all sessions completed. And now in front of the TV I was seated.

What show should I watch? What shall I do? It took me a moment and just then I knew.
Up from the couch I flew like a flash, and into the office I ran with a dash.
Onto the chair I landed with a flop, opened up that folder on my computer’s desktop.

Just one more image, just one more edit. I had to do it, I wouldn’t regret it.
“What are you doing? I thought you were done?” called my husband, wondering why I had run.
“I’ll be there in a minute, I have one thing to do,” as I opened up Photoshop I guessed that he knew.

A photographer’s work is never completed as was made evident by where I was seated.
The desire to design and drive to create is something that is every photographer’s trait.
So even though my “work” may be done, I’ll continue to snap and to edit for fun.

So here’s one more image for 2010, though I’m sure there will be more between now and then.
Because I love what I do and I’m blessed beyond measure, here’s a photo of one of my life’s greatest treasures.
Merry Christmas from the Squires, it’s been a great year. Thank you to everyone who helped get me here.

deserving dad | roseville family photographer

Megan Squires — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:04:08 +0000

When I posted the Deserving Dad contest back during Father’s Day weekend earlier this year, I had no idea the response I would get. After reading and re-reading (through tear-filled eyes) all of the entries, my selection team and I decided on this family to receive one of the complimentary sessions.

“I would like to nominate my husband, Earl, because of all he has sacrificed for our family this year. A year ago we were struggling to stay afloat financially. Christmas was coming and we had no way of providing the kids with the Christmas they dreamed of. As a parent it was heartbreaking. While we did have some angels step in to help us out, we needed to find a solution to our financial problems. My husband Earl had been offered to go to New Jersey for the Army to train deploying soldiers and had turned it down because of the time and distance commitment. Christmas last year changed his mind and in February, he drove his truck out there and started his orders. Earl has been living alone and with other soldiers since then and will be returning home in February. This position with the Army was just what our family needed to catch up on a mountain of debt and bills, as well as being able to put aside a savings plan – finally! Our family has been so blessed because of my husband’s decision and I am so very proud of him.”

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braving the weather | auburn family photographer

Megan Squires — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:00:52 +0000

How many people will willingly stand out in the rain with an eleven month old and a three year old just to get the shot? I tell you, I get to work with the best (and most adorable) families.
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my nephews | folsom family photography

Megan Squires — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:52:32 +0000

I quite possibly might have the two cutest nephews around…just saying.p2ablog p1blog p3ablog p4blog p5ablog p6blog p8ablog p7blog
And I normally don’t include out-takes in the sneak peeks, but this was just too classic to resist!

storm chasers | folsom family photography

Megan Squires — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 06:28:05 +0000

California. The Golden State. The state where everyone is a surfer, everyone is friends with a celebrity, and the sun shines year round.

Well, I can tell you for sure that those stereotypes are definitely just that–stereotypes. Especially after this session. A couple of weeks ago Christi and I spent the afternoon texting, emailing and calling as we both acted as unofficial meteorologists trying to figure out if the rain would hold off for their family session. We ended up rescheduling as I watched the torrential downpour outside.

So after a couple weeks of gorgeous blue skies the new date for their session rolled around and what do you know–rain in the forecast. We were both so hopeful as we left our homes and headed toward the location for the session. The whole time I was on the freeway I felt like those storm chasers on the Discovery Channel. Blue skies all around but one patch of dark grey and I was driving right toward it. When we both arrived at the garden we decided to just do the session in the sprinkles and I’m so glad we did because we got some amazing images and barely got wet. l8ablog l2blog l5blog l1blog l3blog' l9blog l6blog l7blog l4blog

‘Tis the season | folsom family photography

Megan Squires — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:23:57 +0000

‘Tis the season for family sessions and I’m working hard to get everyone’s sneak peeks up on the blog. This family was just too adorable not to share. Little {S} is in Abby’s preschool class and she is just a doll. I had such a great time at our session and it’s the perfect example of how sessions in and around the studio offer the perfect balance of urban and nature options.
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