Megan Sachs Photography

Sue

2011-11-04T15:37:00.000-07:00

Here are Sue's photos! I had such a wonderful time talking with and photographing her. She is such a strong woman with a great outlook on life!

Andy Tang Family

2011-10-21T09:45:00.000-07:00

I love when I get to grow with a family! I have been photographing Andy's family for three years now. I got to be there for newborn photos of his second little boy and now he is almost two. My passion is in capturing our families as we grow and I'm honored to be able to do that for this family!

Eric Lenahan Family

2011-10-18T17:11:00.001-07:00

What an amazing family Eric Lenahan has! We had a great time at Shoreline Village here in Long Beach getting these photos

2011-10-13T20:10:00.000-07:00

I was so greatful to get to take photos of my beautiful friends when they came to visit. I especially love the one of them all on the bench. Each of their expressions really captures them. I miss you!

2011-06-21T12:20:00.001-07:00

The funniest thing happend last night at the spin class at the gym. I'm riding on a bike next to a woman that I recognize and after class we realize that I was her wedding photographer almost three years ago. It was so fun to see her and I thought I would share a few of their photos since it was one of the most beautiful and fun weddings I've done. Happy Anniversary in a few weeks!

2011-06-16T15:26:00.001-07:00

Stephanie is a life coach for artists so she wanted something a little bit different for her headshots. We had so much fun taking these out on the fire escape of her office building. She is a beautiful woman with a beautiful heart who is very talented as a life coach!

2011-06-07T14:59:00.001-07:00

This is beautiful and strong Luz. We included her daughter in some of her photos as well. What an amazing mother and woman!

2011-06-01T11:43:00.000-07:00

These are the newborn photos I got to take recently for a couple that I took wedding photos for a couple of years ago. I just love getting to watch couples and families grow! And how adorable is this little guy!

2011-05-19T17:20:00.000-07:00

What wonderful parents Natalie and Steve are! They were so comfortable as new parents of their beautiful little girl! Congratulations!

2011-05-17T15:22:00.001-07:00

I think I must be the most lucky aunt ever to have these six wonderful kid as my nieces and nephews!

2011-05-13T15:05:00.000-07:00

I am so happy when I am able to go back to a couple who's first baby I photographed and take photos of their second as well. What a beautiful family who have been so fun to work with!

2011-05-10T15:38:00.000-07:00

I got to take photos at Emily's Open House a couple of weeks ago! Here a few of the photos I got of them having a great workout while having a lot of fun! I was so impressed with the variety of people there! Check out her website at www.southbayfitcamp.com

New Bald And Beautiful Photos

2011-04-26T17:05:00.000-07:00

Another bald beauty! Denise is a breast cancer survivor. She just recently finished her treatments and has just a bit of hair starting to grow in. I was so happy that she wanted to participate in this project! Thank you for your insperation Denise!

Jake One Year

2011-04-05T16:38:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun at the park for Jake's one year photos! He was so full of energy and cute expressions!

Milo One Year

2011-04-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun with Milo and his family! We really captured a lot of great expressions and milestones for his one year photos!

Angie & Ramon

2011-03-15T16:43:00.000-07:00

I am so excited!! I photographed Angie and Ramon's wedding three years ago and this Sat. I get to see them again to take maternity portraits for their first baby on the way! I have the best job ever!!

Carolyn

2011-03-11T12:39:00.000-08:00

I am so happy to share a few of the photos from my first Bald Is Beautiful Book photo session. Carolyn is one of the women I write about in my letter that acted as a role model for me when I knew I'd be loosing my hair. Thank you Carolyn! You are truly beautiful!!!

One of my favorite things to photograph.

2009-07-30T16:08:00.000-07:00

When a client tells me that they cried when they saw their photos, I know I’ve done my job well. I love capturing a special moment when my clients don’t even realizing I’m taking a photo. Often times these are my favorites as well as theirs. When I meet with the Gillett family to take portraits for them at their reunion I spotted Jeanette talking quietly with her mother and giving her hugs and kisses while we were gathering another group for their smaller family photos. I immediately started snapping photos knowing that they would be some of the most touching ones, and sure enough they were.

Thanks,

Megan

Mike and Sherry's Wedding

2009-07-14T20:52:00.000-07:00

Intimate weddings are some of my very favorite to capture. I was honored to be part of the elegant wedding that Mike and Sherry had, overlooking the ocean. The two of them had a beautiful ceremony of faith in the future, and toasts that had everyone, including me, laughing as well as crying all night long. This is a wedding that will not be forgotten.

I also want to note the beautiful arrangements done by Lavender Hill Floral. http://www.lavenderhilloc.com/

Some of my family favorites

2009-06-23T18:40:00.000-07:00

One of the reasons I became a photographer is because I love taking photographs of my own family. Here are a few of my favorites of my Nieces and Nephew. I just love capturing those "looks" and expressions that make them who they are! Are they just adorable or what? :)

Thanks for reading,

Megan

Welcome!

2009-06-04T15:41:00.000-07:00

I’m so excited to be starting my new blog so that we can get to know each other. This being my first entry, I thought I would let you know a little bit about me and my photography…

My love for photography began as a child. While all of my friends were playing house with their dolls, I was taking pictures of mine.

In high school I expanded my interest by taking photography classes. Photography remained a passion and hobby of mine throughout college. I enjoyed experimenting with everything from landscape to portraits. During that time, I never really had a specific type of photography I focused on.

After collage I went on to become an elementary school teacher. One summer a friend of mine asked me to take photographs of her while she was pregnant. I had found my niche. After five years of teaching and taking pregnancy and infant portraits on the side, I decided to combine my love of and expertise in photography with the knowledge and joy I received from working with children and families, and make photography my full time career. Ever since that day, I have been specializing in portrait and lifestyle photography of pregnancy, infants, children, and families. It is so wonderful to capture; a woman as she nurtures a new life, an infant as he or she grows, the spirit and character of a child, and a family's love for each other.

As I have grown as a photographer I have held onto my desire to be an educator and I am always finding and researching resources to make available to my client’s growing families. I see myself not only as a photographer, but as a resource providing an experience for my clients.

I have also come to truly value working on location with all of my clients. When I go to their comfort zone it allows kids particularly to be themselves and let their character shine through.

As I journeyed on and got married myself I decided to add wedding photography to my clients. I particularly love capturing the beautiful details from the day and the intimacy of the couples getting married. Each couple has a unique beauty that I love to capture in the photographs.

For me, it’s all about the joys of life, the small details in an expression, and writing a family’s history with images that will share stories for generations to come.

I look forward to writing again soon!
Megan