At Play in a Cupertino Creek

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Several weeks ago, I ran a promotion on Facebook: Share my update for a chance to win a free family photo session. Some of you did just that. Thank you. Those who didn’t, I forgive you. Good news—we had a raffle winner! Gail Imamura. Some of you may even know her. She grew up in Cupertino and went to Monta Vista High School. Recently we met at McClellan Ranch in the morning, and I got to hang out with Gail and her kids. They’re a joy and a wonder. Her boy liked me right away. Her girl, not so much.

But eventually she warmed up to me.

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The trick of course is to do what kids love most: play. We had a footrace….

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…and hunted for rocks and threw them across the creek…

…and celebrated Feats of Strength…

…and played peek-a-boo…

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…and even flexed our wildlife biology skills with a crawdad claw.

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All told, we had a blast, and by “we,” I definitely mean me. Gail, it was great seeing you and playing with your kids! Thank you.

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Published by Kevin Neilson

I’m a freelance Bay Area kids, teens, family, and corporate photographer. I deliver professional photography services in San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose, Fremont, Willow Glen, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Santa Clara, Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Milpitas, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, and beyond. I specialize in natural profile pics and portraiture, candid family photography sessions, staff photography, event photography, and commercial B-roll for use on websites and social media. I serve individuals, families, start ups, tech companies, real estate, insurance businesses, ad agencies, and HR/marketing departments. When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my family or backpacking in the High Sierras. I have a black belt in Cormac McCarthy. Please contact me at kevin@1103photography.com. I’m eager to meet you.

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