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Favorite Photo Friday {Sacramento Area Child Photographer}

Brenda — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:43:42 +0000

Welcome to the First Friday in September!

Of course we love Fridays for many reasons, one being we get to take a look at what we have accomplished this week taking photographs and pick out our favorites. This week started with an adorable Annie and Isabel session at one of my favorite hospitals Kaiser Roseville. I love the beautiful window light that Kaiser has in their rooms. Sessions this week also included two newborns at the studio, a 4 month old, 6 month old, 2 year old, a few outdoor family and children sessions as well as our shoot for St. John’s Shelter for Women and Children fundraising project that is in the works. This was certainly a busy week at home and at work. We are trying to adjust to the difficult schedules of school, work and sports, seems like we don’t eat dinner before 9:00 these days….

I had the most fun this week photographing little George, documenting his year 5. He is very special to me in many ways but mostly because he is the son of one of the owners of Annie and Isabel Designer Hospital Gowns, Selena. Even though Selena’s family lived in the Bay area for many years, I have had the pleasure of photographing her and the rest of her family for quite a long time now. George is full of personality and he just L-O-V-E-S trains. I found it most fitting to do his 5 year session near some railroad tracks and he could not have been more thrilled with that. Happy Birthday George you are growing up so fast!

Down to the Wire {Sacramento Area Children’s Photographer}

Brenda — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:07:06 +0000

It is now 11:45 PM and I am down to the wire to make this weeks Favorite Photo Friday’s post actually be on Friday. What a great week I had this week the weather was so nice and I had so many wonderful sessions.

Here are some of the past weeks happenings: a beautiful wedding last Friday evening, a wonderful concert at the Ironstone Winery (Steve Miller Band), 10 or 12 sessions including a family who is near and dear to me and are moving away to Idaho and wanted one last photograph by the Folsom Bridge to remember their home, a photo session of my little niece and sister in law today in celebration her first birthday and lastly an amazing going away to college party tonight which is why I’m posting so late.

I can hardly believe that it has been a year since my little niece Brynn was born. I just love her personality and I really love her name….hee hee! When I was young my nickname was “Bryn” so I have to say that I was more than ecstatic when I heard my brother and sister in law were going to name their baby “Brynn”

My favorite photo this week is of “Little Miss Brynn”. Happy Birthday Brynnie….we love you so much!

Favorite Photo Friday {Sacramento Area Baby Photographer}

Brenda — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:46:49 +0000

Well, it is here already our favorite day of the week. Somehow today was very busy. The day seemed to get away from us and already the clock reads 5:00PM. It seems that is when we have been starting our FPF posts lately.

A little bit of history about our photograph. This is a family that is very near and dear to me. I photographed Keith and Becky’s wedding many years ago and actually know Becky’s parents very well. I have seen her grow up from a little girl into a beautiful women with a wonderful family. Brooklyn has two rambunctious older brothers and this last pregnancy Becky (who is a nurse) decided not to find out what she was having ahead of time, just be surprised when delivering. I had the honor of photographing little Brooklyn being born and what an exciting moment it was, when Becky delivered to find out she was a girl! Keith and Becky have done our “monthly baby plan” with each of their children and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they will have just one more baby. I can’t stand the idea that this might have been the last of me seeing them monthly to take their baby pictures.

I took this photograph after Brooklyn and eaten birthday cake at her one year session, she was such a mess it was necessary for us to give her a little bubble bath. She was not very happy to say the least while getting cleaned up. I can’t believe she crawled across the floor and looked up at me with this adorable expression, totally unplanned. I just love, love, love babies and this one is extra special to me.

Have a great weekend and here is my choice for this Friday’s Favorite Photograph.

Designer Hospital Gowns? {Sacramento Annie and Isabel Photographers}

Brenda — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:23:14 +0000

It has been a while since we have done a blog post referring to our BFF’s Anna and Selena. Their company which launched a year and a half ago, Annie and Isabel is an amazing sister owned business manufacturing designer hospital gowns. We just adore these two gals and they have created a product that has become a must for pregnant Mom’s and other hospital patients who want to be comfortable, cozy and quiet frankly have their tushes covered up. Yes, their hospital gowns actually wrap all the way around the back side and don’t leave anything hanging out like the standard gowns you see in hospitals. Not to mention how fashionable they are. I have to say every time and I mean every time I go to do a photo session for Annie and Isabel the nurses and staff just cannot stop oooohhhhinng and aawwwinngggg over the beautiful gown the patient is wearing.

We are so appreciative and proud to be such a large part of the Annie and Isabel team. If you are pregnant and live in the Sacramento area and purchase or receive an Annie and Isabel Gown, you will notice there is a gift from Bisharat Photography in the package. That’s right, either Kristene or myself come to the hospital the day after your baby is born and we briefly and unobtrusively document your new addition with you and your husband and perhaps even siblings on this very first day of your baby’s life. You of course will be looking so lovely while recuperating in your beautiful Annie and Isabel Gown. This session is complimentary and you receive a 5×7 of your choice, from the photographs which are typically ready for you to view by the time you get home.

Here are some photographs from a recent session with Amy, her husband Doug and their newest additions Brooks Fisher. Amy is wearing the Isabel gown…this happens to be one of my favorites.

These are wonderful photographs that you will treasure forever!

Those first hours, days, weeks and months your baby changes drastically and photographs are the only way to keepsake these special moments in time.

Why not have these photographs be professional?

Isn’t this smile on little Brooks just priceless?

Quiet.Busy.Blog -Sacramento Portrait Photography-

Brenda — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:53:46 +0000

HELLO…We realize our blog has been very quiet lately which typically means very busy for us. We love reaching out and staying in touch, however, recently we had a big surge of wonderful sessions! After several family graduations it is a bit calmer now and I’m hoping I don’t have blog block as I sit down to write this. Sometimes, I’m not sure which direction I’m going being blessed with, a wonderful husband, 4 kids, 2 grand-kids and a busy business. I have been wondering lately, am I ever going to get a minute to sit down and catch up on the blog? As I start in, I realize there is so much to say, I just needed a quiet moment to remember.

We are so happy to announce we placed in the Top 5 photographers on the KCRA-AList this year! Thank you so much all who took the time to place your vote for us. It can be a bit of a challenge to get on the website there, create an account to finally place your vote. This means we have won 3 first place and 2 third place positions over the last 5 years, we are very proud and honored!

Thank you again!

Wonderful news about KidAround Magazine.

There is a new publisher whom I adore, her name is Kara Turner and she is already doing some amazing things with the magazine. Kara is an experienced business women who will take this Local Culture Magazine for Modern Families to the top! We are happy to be able to have some photography assignments in the magazine and we are very excited about the expanding distribution. Thanks Kara for allowing us to be a part of your new venture, we are so happy to be on board and look forward to helping you as much as we can.

Please look for KidAround Magazine at many local business locations and be sure to use the wonderful vendors and resources there. I’m sure you will be happy you did!

Lastly….a glimpse of what we have been up to over the last month or so…lots of births, babies and bunnies….

BIRTHS

{this one is twins}

BABIES

{newborns}

{And turning one}

Bunnies

(a lot of them)

This last set of bunny photographs was hosted over three different days at our beloved:

KOUKLA KIDS

A Children’s Boutique. We are so proud of them….they won #1 on KCRA ALIST, best children’s clothing. Congratulations ladies you deserve it!

Wait! We can’t forget our

High School Seniors!

{THEY ROCK}

Samantha Grace {Sacramento Birth Photography}

Brenda — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:03:23 +0000

I’d like to start this post by mentioning that the mother of little Samantha Grace is like a daughter to me and I was honored to be present at her birth and be able to document her precious miracle being born. Thank you Jessica and your adorable family for including me in your birth plan. Secondly, I have to say that I have photographed more births than I have been able to keep count of over the years and I was so excited when Jessica mentioned her OB was Dr. Knight. I have been in attendance and documented several births with the remarkable Dr. Knight, who has such compassion and care for his patients. I am very familiar with his amazing birthing procedures and I am always more than delighted when I get to be present at one of his births. Dr. Knight has a passion for photography as do I, and he occurs very sympathetic to the idea that someone would actually want to have wonderful photographs of their blessed and life changing experience to look back on. I feel as though he has a complete understanding of why the family has made the choice to have a professional photographer there to document the monumental experience and he honors the importance of what it will mean to the family for years to come. All of the births that I have photographed with Dr. Knight he makes a special effort to be sure that the mother, father and family enjoy the experience and are fully involved. Please check out the video below and you will see what I mean. Jessica actually has the joy of helping deliver her own baby, and Dad has the honor of cutting little Samantha Grace’s umbilical cord.

The experience that Dr. Knight gives these families is priceless!

Samantha Grace

(Click on name to watch video of birth)

Birth Photography by Brenda Bisharat

The day after little Samantha Grace was born I returned to the hospital so that I could take photographs of this new little addition with her friends, family and of course Mom looking so wonderful in her Annie and Isabel Gown. If you have not heard Bisharat Photography has a wonderful partnership with Annie and Isabel Designer Hospital Gowns. When you receive an Annie and Isabel Gown or purchase one a special voucher is included with the package which is a special offer from us….Click here to see more details.

I adore photographing births (really I could say it is my favorite) and the birth of little Samantha Grace was no exception.

Documenting a baby being born is a true miracle each and every time!

Julissa~Good Day Sacramento {Sacramento Birth Photography}

Brenda — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:07:45 +0000

Recently, we had the pleasure of photographing the beautiful Julissa Ortiz of Good Day Sacramento in our studio while pregnant with her first child. She and her husband Steve came in and as we were discussing clothing options for her maternity session, I realized we had in common the love of animal print. As you can see from the photograph here of our studio our welcome mat happens to be a zebra rug. {btw: it died from natural causes}

Our maternity session was so much fun, especially because Julissa has the best sense of humor ever! Steve decided that he had been sympathy pregnant along with his wife, so we had to be sure to capture a “who looks more pregnant” photo. It was so nice of a viewer to send to the anticipated “Large” baby some hand knitted booties, which of course were animal print! At the time of the maternity session, no one knew what Julissa and Steve were going to name their little girl, so I felt pretty special to be able to have been in on their little name secret until the baby was born. Considering Natalia took her time getting here, I had to keep that secret a little longer than I expected. Whew….

Julissa who is spunky, playful and full of life was so much fun to photograph that day!

While in the hospital, it only made sense that Julissa be wearing a stylish Annie and Isabel Designer Hospital Gown. The most fitting gown for this beautiful Mom to be, was of course the zebra print Susan gown! {My personal favorite I might add} The Susan gown, is my favorite, not only because of it’s beautiful print, it is also my favorite because of it’s story. The gown is named after Anna and Selena’s mother Susan who is an amazing woman! Family is of the up most importance to her and I am so blessed to know her and be able to have wonderful conversations with her about family, traditions and life. Look how wonderful Julissa looks in these hospital photographs with Steve and her new baby Natalia. The Susan is just beautiful on you Julissa, and it is hard to believe you just had a baby, you are stunning!

So, the “Large” family grew a little bit and Julissa continued to laugh her adorable laugh and smile that beautiful smile….even though she had very little sleep, when Steve and Julissa brought Natalia in for some newborn photographs. Of course Natalia not lacking animal print clothing, blankets or booties sported an adorable animal print beanie for some of her pictures. Not only do I love your since of humor and your adorable laugh Julissa, I’m so happy to know someone else who has an animal print obsession! :0)

Thank you Julissa for the mention on your Good Day Sacramento Blog!

{Sacramento Birth Photographer} Hunter James Michael

Brenda — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:58:00 +0000

As I mentioned in my last post, I was anticipating the birth of my second grandson with so much excitement. Sunday morning January 9th, my daughter was admitted to Kaiser Roseville and her induction began. I had Thomas (my first grandson, now 17 months) overnight at my house so they could get up and get going early. I was wide awake awaiting her call….I love births and I love babies! This day was extra special for obvious reasons! Aja was such a trooper and looked and felt so comfy in her Annie and Isabel Hospital Gown compliments of Anna and Selena! Thank you both so much! She walked laps around the halls in her Anita Gown and her ugg boots, and got numerous compliments on how beautiful her gown was from absolutely everyone, including the nurses (all three shifts of them), the Drs and visitors. These two nurses are truly on to an amazing product and if you have not seen or heard of their beautiful designer gowns, you must check them out! After a very long day of sitting, eating and reading junk magazines, little Hunter James arrived at 12:40A.M. January 10th. His older brother Thomas weighed 9 LBS 14 OZ at birth so there was a little concern that her second son might also be very large. My daughter Aja was happy when the delivery was very quick (labor not so much) and Hunter weighed a mere 8 LBS 10 OZ. The Dr. was so impressed with the idea that she thought this baby was “small”. The slideshow below reflects the delivery, the coming home and the settling in of Hunter James. His brother Thomas Edward is very fond of Hunter and becomes a little distraught when Hunter cries, it is amazing how he already tries to care for him. Life is beautiful and the bonding of these two brothers is already occurring in such a loving way. We are so proud of our daughter, son in law and what wonderful parents they are and what a beautiful little family they have made together. We are very thankful and feel very blessed!

Click here to see Hunters Birth Video

Quiet minus Posts = Busy {Sacramento Newborn Photographer}

Brenda — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:26:44 +0000

Boy, have we been busy! I could not believe it when I realized recently that our last Bisharat Photography post was a month ago. Wow, I thought to myself we have been awfully quiet with no posts, how can it be that an entire month went by and somehow we have not posted on our blog. For us quiet minus posts definitely equals B-U-S-Y….We are so happy to busy and so sad to not have had time to share, so we thought we might play a little catch up and blog some of what has been happening here.

First off we are fortunate the everyday new little babies come into the world. We have had a huge amount of Newborn baby sessions. One of my favorite photography sessions is most definitely newborn. Our favorite time to photograph a newborn is usually within the first 5 to 7 days of their life. Why you might wonder would this be such a good time? Well, we very much enjoy capturing the newness of the baby and quite frankly the baby is more likely to stay asleep during our session and allow us to pose, move and maneuver them.

We thought after a month of not posting, in this post we would share some of our lovely Newborn photographs.

We look forward to more posts and continuing to catch up!

Bisharat photography newborn

Can't miss a yawn

All in pink sweet little girl

Personal favorite

Adorable little monkey

Another sleeping beauty

Tiny one

Dreaming lots of color

The Tank Turns One {Sacramento Area Baby Photographer}

Brenda — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:10:02 +0000

For some reason I thought my grandson {Thomas The Tank}, was going to stay a baby for a while longer. I realize babies grow and even babies that are born “tanks” like Thomas get larger and grow over time, however my first little grandson turning one already, REALLY? How could this be? A year already gone? I just need more time to enjoy these little changes that happen so fast!

My daughter and I arranged for her to bring The Tank in today to do some birthday photographs and with her came some Esther’s Cupcakes. My entire family, our office, friends and friends of friends have fallen in love with Esther’s Cupcakes! I could hardly wait for her to get to the studio, not just because I wanted a cupcake, but because I was feeling very curious about how the session with the tank was going to go. He is mobile now and very coordinated, running is really the word for it. I wondered to myself, was he even going to stay in the photo frame? Was he going to dig into the cupcake? (I was pretty certain this was going to be the case, he is a really BIG eater, eating just about anything and everything in sight). Was he even going to care much about the cupcake? (I know he is not very fond of sweets). I just was in awe that it was already time to be doing his first birthday photographs.

Aja arrived, cupcakes, balloons and outfits in hand. We started the session with a cute little diaper cover and oh yes a cupcake. He did in fact really enjoy his Esther’s Cupcake, not a big surprise, digging into it and enjoying every little morsel. This short year watching my grandson grow and change really leaves me speechless. I can’t believe I am at this stage in my life where I get to play with and enjoy this little person and then he goes home with Mom and Dad. It’s a pretty cool thing having a little tank around!

First Birthday Photographs

How fun is this?

More fun photographs of Thomas the Tanks Birthday to come…….