Momentary Bliss Photos

I love today.

mariagrace — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:57:27 +0000

Just saw an old man pass by my window with a bouquet of roses in his arms. Just another reason today is awesome. Happy Valentine’s Day, friends.

I’ve been quiet for a while on purpose. Re-evaluating everything under the moon. But I appreciate all the constants I have in my life: my faith, family, friends, and love. Can’t really ask for much more than that.

Sharing a gift I made for Tim. I was inspired by this post from eighteen25 that I found on Pinterest. The glyphs used, which is supposed to represent Tim and I, are from the Society of Typographic Aficionados in their Font Aid V: Made fo Japan collection, a typeface to benefit earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan. And since Tim is Japanese, I thought it only fitting.

I love the guy. I love what we are to each other.

I love today. is a post by Maria Grace of Momentary Bliss Photos. If you like this article, earn good karma points by leaving a comment, thank you!

Love Like This

mariagrace — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:57:36 +0000

Hello, friends! It’s been a minute since my last post because I’ve been a lean mean photo-processing machine of late, but I’m gearing up to share another round of family sessions soon. Until then, here’s one I’ve fallen in love with of two silly kids at heart.

Tags: Walnut Creek Family Photographer, East Bay Family Photographer

Love Like This is a post by Maria Grace of Momentary Bliss Photos. If you like this article, earn good karma points by leaving a comment, thank you!

Path

mariagrace — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:11:24 +0000

Have you downloaded Path yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Here’s a great read on the new social app from John Crawley. Just consider it is all I’m sayin’. Its UI is just poetry.

Path is a post by Maria Grace of Momentary Bliss Photos. If you like this article, earn good karma points by leaving a comment, thank you!

Happy is #14

mariagrace — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:35:52 +0000

Was cleaning up around Tim’s desk. Found this sweet surprise. My heart melted for a second. A totally scrapbook worthy moment.

Materials:
All digital elements from Paislee Press
Fonts: Splendid 66, Diva

Happy is #14 is a post by Maria Grace of Momentary Bliss Photos. If you like this article, earn good karma points by leaving a comment, thank you!

Corinne, Gil, Matthew + Oliver / More color!

mariagrace — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:31:00 +0000

Meet fellow scrapbooker extraordinaire, Corinne. I totally connected with her wish to capture family moments she can share as gallery prints on her wall as well as in her scrapbook pages. Her Mattie was a whirwind and I know Oliver will follow soon behind. And I’m glad to be able to capture these special moments for their mama to share in scrapbooks that will last a lifetime.

Love these blocks! Totally awesome newborn presents!Fashionable mama.Jealous of her craft space. Jealous.Yeah, these chairs had me going nuts. So did her kids.

Corinne: It is true that kids grow up in the blink of an eye, so I truly appreciate your need to scrapbook all their crazy moments. I love these photos! Great outfits, great colors, great family!!

Corinne, Gil, Matthew + Oliver / More color! is a post by Maria Grace of Momentary Bliss Photos. If you like this article, earn good karma points by leaving a comment, thank you!

Leftover Goodness

mariagrace — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:14:52 +0000

Because we have so many Thanksgiving leftovers. Because I wanted to photograph food like Tina.

Leftover Goodness is a post by Maria Grace of Momentary Bliss Photos. If you like this article, earn good karma points by leaving a comment, thank you!

Thanksgiving

mariagrace — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:00:24 +0000

So much to be thankful for. So many blessings. So much love.

♥ time spent with my brother
♥ my mom and dad
♥ laughter and friends
♥ Tim’s FaceTime chats
♥ lazy afternoons
♥ toasted rice green tea
♥ my health
♥ Frye Melissa Button boots
♥ superhero movies
♥ American football

Blessings to all of you this holiday. Light and love.
xomg

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Veronica, William + Andrew / Oaklandish

mariagrace — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:06:57 +0000

May I borrow a cup of sugar? Because this little guy took all of mine. Loved this session! I’ve known Nikki since our college days (go UC Davis Bridge!) and I was so happy to do this family session for her and her family. Nikki is the sweetest, sweetest person and she married just the sweetest guy and, yup, they now have the sweetest kid! Yet another full circle for one of my dear friends and I’m just so happy she’s writing this next chapter in her life.

Yup, so sweet.Hello, Mister. Love your blanket.The kids.The chubby cheeks with this awesome shirt just do it for me! Showing some ♥ for Oaktown!

Nikki: Yayay! A loving husband, an adorable baby, and a new home! I’m so, so happy that you have so much happiness in your life. You have always been to me a kindred spirit and an inspiration. You are and always will be a true friend.

Veronica, William + Andrew / Oaklandish is a post by Maria Grace of Momentary Bliss Photos. If you like this article, earn good karma points by leaving a comment, thank you!

Alicia, Chloe, Christian + Lily / Rocking Out

mariagrace — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:12:17 +0000

Mission: to photograph three awesome kids in play with a few to include their photog mom. Mission accomplished, baby! Check out this recent session of Alicia of Alicia Cervenka Photography and her brood. As in another previous session, I had the honor again of being the family photographer for a fellow female photog. I know in the future I will have my own children and will forever be behind the camera, so I appreciate when a photographer takes the time to step in front of the lens. And it doesn’t hurt when the kids are this adorable.

Connect with Alicia here and follow her on Facebook. Her work is fantastic.

*Le sigh.*Shake, move, boogie….and scene.
Yup, the session was all about this.

Alicia: Crossing fingers that I was able to capture the crazy silly moments you wanted with your kids. Looking through all your photos just makes me smile and I hope it’s the same for you. Give every kid a high five for me, please! They deserve it.

Alicia, Chloe, Christian + Lily / Rocking Out is a post by Maria Grace of Momentary Bliss Photos. If you like this article, earn good karma points by leaving a comment, thank you!

“Don’t.”

mariagrace — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:35:36 +0000

Saw this post from Letters of Note about a letter sent to Marianne Brown – a young widow with 3 children – by the amazing Kurt Vonnegut after she expressed her thanks to him for his work. I wanted to share this because it simply moved me today. So simply did.

Transcript:

Nov. 30 ’90
Dearest Marianne Brown –
It can’t be said often enough, “It is the woman who pays.” The miracle is that so many can and do somehow. I was in love (still am) with a widow with four kids (two not her own). She somehow raised them all on a teeny weeny salary. I told her one time, “I worry about women.” She said, “Don’t.”
Cheers –
(Signed)
Kurt Vonnegut

What an awesome signature. He drew his own likeness.

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