Blossom Birth & Family Fair – Palo Alto Event Photography

Once again, I had the privilege of documenting Blossom Birth's Annual Family Fair this past weekend.  Blossom Birth and Family Fair 2016 Harvey Kaarp Palo Alto Kids Family Pregnancy Baby I don't photograph many events anymore but, once in a while, I have the opportunity to and I remember how much fun it is!

The morning started with the talented Andy Z performing with his good friend, Como C. Llama.

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A Mother's Day Achievement award was presented to the Nursing Mothers Counsel.

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Which was then followed by an insightful and invaluable talk by keynote speaker, Dr. Harvey Karp (yes, THE Dr. Harvey Karp).  The tallk, entitled, "What makes Toddlers Tick? Tips and tricks to raise happy, respectful, well balanced tots!” was given to a packed room!

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I have yet to successfully implement his methods, but I will keep trying.

Exhibitors set up throughout the venue so that families could connect with wonderful local pregnancy, birth and parenting resource and service providers.

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With a Music Together class, storytime with the Palo Alto City Library, baby and toddler signing with Touch Blue Sky, an ice cream sundae bar with MommyNearest, a diaper changing area with Earth Baby, a raffle, and more... this little one got tuckered out.

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Thank you to the hard-working individuals at Blossom Birth for putting together this incredible event for all the families and soon-to-be mothers and for allowing me to capture it all.

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