Not just photos for work.... - Amy Perl Oakland Photographer

Believe it or not, I actually like to photograph just for me sometimes! I forget that I like to, from time to time. We all get caught up in our busy lives, we all forget to let loose and do something we love, just for us...well, I'm making a serious effort this year to do some more shooting for me...because it feels good, and I can do whatever I want!

I am sitting here at my computer thinking of some of my favorites, and looking around in my folders on my computer and I ran across these photos I did of a car show in Golden Gate park, I think it was 2006 or maybe 2007. There are a couple of shots of Isaac, my son. I love the one of him with my camera, shooting a car too. My dream boy.

Way back when (feels like a lifetime ago now) I co-founded a kids/baby clothing company. There were a handful of tee shirts that we made using my photography, and the one image in here of a red Camaro (I think) is one that we used on a tee.

I love these shots, I hope to do more *for me* this year!

My little photojournalist - Avi Perl Photographer

My daughter and I went to get our nails done on Monday. The kids were both out of school, we're finally pulling out of a long spell of being sick, and my son was off at a friends house. So we went to go make ourselves feel better by having paint put on our nails. It was fun. The place was not that great, and not too cheap either. My daughter didn't want to go to the good place we've been to before because, well, she didn't understand anything they were saying to her...Well, we ended up at another place where she didn't understand the language. Here is her photo essay on our experience.

Photos to share - Amy Perl Oakland Photographer

I did a couple of fun sessions this past week and wanted to share some from them. One is from the baby's (don't want to name names....) first birthday. I met her when she was in her mama's belly still, then at about 6 months, and now for her first birthday! I don't think I've ever met a one year old, that didn't seem like a one year old. She seems much wiser than her year. And a solid walker too!

The second round of photos are of a trio of brothers at my studio. Their mom mentioned that she liked the printed backgrounds that I have in my portfolio on my website, so I went out and picked up a few more patterns. I love the new look it gives the studio shots. Not that I don't like it on white, but it's fun to change it up now and again!

I think I'm finally getting back into the swing of things here...keep posted for more new work in a few days time.











and here she is in front of her traditional korean birthday table of food, and in her fancy korean dress, happy birthday girl!


Brothers -

My Month "Off" is up...- Amy Perl Oakland Photographer

So I kind of took the month of January off, although that never really happens does it? I mean, taking a month off...when you have two kids (sick a lot of the time too), a house (with painting and other fix it projects), a home office and a studio, a goal of trying to turn vegan....well, at least we got the living room painted! I wish I was more productive, I had such big plans. Well, I did run around Lake Merritt three times! I have a goal of running a 1/2 marathon in the next couple (few?) months. Never done it, and I've always wanted to. This girl isn't getting any younger, so may as well take the bull by the horns and go for it. Hopefully my geriatric knees can handle it.

I did manage to squeeze out a few photos this month, mostly of my kids, but also of one of my favorite families. They had baby number three and I was lucky enough to get the call to come and photograph them again. I've posted photos of these guys on my website (www.amyperl.com) and on my blog over the years, I just love them.

So, upon the strong request of my cousin, here are some new photos!


Field trip to Chinatown with buddies Zeke,Ruby and Rachel (not pictured):

















This is in Grace Cathedral.


handsome.




Avi home sick.







and introducing, Corky, our pet Crayfish.


My friend Ashley is taking some photography classes, and her assignment was to take photos of the sky at dusk. I tagged along.










Here are some photos from the newborn session I got to do. Cutie. Here is a quick snapshot of a morning in the life of a newborn and her siblings and mom.