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To stay home or head outside — that is the question. And honestly? It’s the second question I get asked most, right after availability. Which makes total sense, because it genuinely matters. Not just logistically, but for how your family shows up and how the whole session feels. Here’s the thing: I don’t believe in […]
You know that moment when you say “smile for the camera” and your kid suddenly looks like a deer in headlights? Or worse—they bolt in the opposite direction? (Been there, witnessed that.) Here’s the thing: photo jitters are real, and they happen to both parents and kids. You’re worried about controlling behavior, getting everyone to […]
You’ve invested in brand photos. You love them—they’re beautiful. But here’s what happens about three months later: your feed starts to feel static. You’re re-using the same images. Maybe switching up the crop or throwing one in black and white to keep things fresh. Your website gallery is gorgeous, but it doesn’t move. And you’re […]
If you’re expecting a baby, you’re probably already thinking about newborn photos. And those are beautiful. As an Alameda family photographer, I photograph them all the time, and I love them. But here’s something you might not have considered: video. I know, I know. Video feels complicated, like it requires more bandwidth than you have. […]
You’ve fallen in love with a photographer’s portfolio. The images are beautiful, the pricing fits your budget, and you’re ready to book. But wait—before you put down that deposit, let’s make sure this photographer is actually the right fit for your family. Because gorgeous photos on Instagram don’t always translate to a great experience for […]
After ten years photographing families in San Francisco and the East Bay (Alameda, Oakland, and Berkeley), I’ve noticed something: the families who love their photos most aren’t necessarily the ones who hired the most expensive photographer or traveled to the most beautiful location. They’re the ones who chose a style that felt like them. And […]
Let me tell you a secret: there’s no such thing as the “best” family photographer. I know, I know—that’s not what you want to hear when you just Googled “best family photographer San Francisco Bay Area.” But hear me out, because this is actually good news. After ten years photographing hundreds of families throughout the […]
Branding photography in San Francisco is about more than beautiful images—it’s about telling your complete story. For this small business branding session with PATO, I knew video had to be part of the equation. Patricia is the creative mastermind behind her line of handmade 5 Panel hats, lovingly handcrafting each piece from conception to sourcing […]
Looking for senior photos that go beyond cookie-cutter cap-and-gown photos? If your graduating high school senior marches to the beat of their own drum, and you wouldn’t change a thing about them—well then, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in non-traditional senior portraits for creative, artistic, and individualistic teens in the San Francisco […]