Mia Hope Photography » Mia Hope Photography Blog

Masthead header

Category Archives: Our Stories

Kitchen Sink Memories

When Claudia Mia was little she took her baths in the kitchen sink like most infants.  In fact, I (June) remember her first bath like it was still yesterday.  We did it so carefully because we were still so afraid to break her. She just seemed so fragile. I am sure every parent out there…

View full post »

Tegan Aubrie | Twelve13 - Oh, she is just beautiful. What a gorgeous picture, from the back of the kitchen where you can see the whole counter top. I love that you took the time to snap these. :) May 9, 2012 – 6:44 pm

miahope - Thanks Tegan!May 11, 2012 – 9:11 pm

The Day After

The day after Ben and Brittany’s wedding we took advantage of the fact that it had stopped snowing and we ventured out for a few photos.   The city had this beautiful blanketing of snow. It looked like someone had showered the city with powdered sugar and it had a very peaceful and serene effect…

View full post »

Tegan Aubrie | Twelve13 - That’s why you guys ended up getting so sick… playing in the snow. :P May 1, 2012 – 5:23 am

Photography is…

We recently posted on Facebook “Photography is…”  and the statement got us thinking about what photography is to each of us. For Nick photography is “sharing his view of the world” and for him that means seeing the world differently then the norm.  He loves to photograph  ordinary objects or scenery and shoot it unexpectedly. Occasionally, Nick and Claudia…

View full post »

Tegan Aubrie | Twelve13 - I love Nick’s eye for shots. It is an amazing talent. I can’t wait to see Claudia’s photos!

Photography is… best left to you guys. :) April 4, 2012 – 3:35 pm

100 Things I Want In A Job

As many of you know, I was a retail manager before I became a full time mom and photographer.  If you would have told me 5 years ago that I was going to become a mom or a photographer, I would have laughed at you.  But life has a funny way of bringing you the…

View full post »

Tegan Aubrie | Twelve13 - I love this post! What a great idea, and such an awesome list. You look gorgeous in that picture!March 26, 2012 – 10:28 pm

Heidi - Love this list! And Love that last pic! I didn’t know you worked retail! I did too! I”m glad you found your calling! You do it so well!March 28, 2012 – 2:55 am

miahope - Thanks Heidi and Tegan!March 28, 2012 – 4:10 pm

Mary - When you are busy reaching for the stars, you never realize what grabs YOU…so happy that you have found a way to get paid for what you love to do. So few can cherish that dream…March 28, 2012 – 5:49 pm

miahope - Thanks Mary! We feel truly blessed to be able to do what we love.March 28, 2012 – 6:02 pm

Sarah Dixey - Oh beautiful June! My personal favorite is “No Fit Events” hahahaha! I’m so happy in your choice of career :) XOApril 6, 2012 – 7:53 pm

Sacramento Railroad Museum

We recently visited the Sacramento Railroad Museum.  It had been recommend to us by several moms and nannies because of its great Thomas the Train play area.  We were actually hoping the museum would become one of our “Favorite Haunts.” However, it is not going to make the list. Okay don’t get me wrong –…

View full post »

Tegan Aubrie | Twelve13 - I love Rookie Moms, theirs was one of the first blogs I followed. :)

I totally agree about the train museum, you have to go when it’s not a weekend or holiday. And we want to do the Polar Express this year too– let’s go together!March 3, 2012 – 1:12 am

miahope - We would LOVE to do the Polar Express together! Its a date!!!March 3, 2012 – 10:30 pm