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There’s no denying the beauty and appeal of outdoor photo sessions—especially since San Francisco has plenty to offer—but there’s something extraordinary about the warmth and coziness of home reflected in your family pictures and videos. Whether you’re considering having a photo or video/film session, home sessions are a more intimate experience, which makes it all […]

Gung hay fat choy! It’s the Year of the Snake in Chinese culture. A time that encourages introspection and balance. A time to be inventive and harness our inner wisdom to navigate life’s opportunities and challenges. As per tradition, our family gave our front porch a good sweep on the eve of the New Year […]

Flower Piano is one of the many things I love about San Francisco. I have a lot of fond memories here. If you’re not familiar with this event, it’s the special time of year when the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park is transformed into an alfresco concert hall with a dozen pianos hiding through […]

In-home family photo sessions have always hit differently. I actually prefer them over the iconic backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge. And here’s why: the home is where many core memories live. It may seem a little redundant to return to the same four walls that make up your living room, kitchen, etc. But although […]

Before I disclose my favorite East Bay outdoor locations for family photos, I want to preface it by saying that my all-time favorite location is your home because it’s about more than the perfect photos with the sweeping views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, or the many beautiful landmarks. It’s about real moments. […]

There’s a lot to be said of a slow, quiet morning in this fast-paced world we live in. Like it or not, early mornings are just about the only time families are most connected. It’s a routine and sacred space to reconnect and deviate from all of life’s obligations. It’s a moment to curl up and cuddle. […]

This maternity session was a dream. I had a hunch that we would be a perfect fit within the first five minutes of our discovery call. Being that I lean hard toward lifestyle and documentary family photography, I’m always looking forward to capturing a genuine story that oozes personality and all the chaotic beauty that […]

You may have been asking yourself if a family film/video is right for your family. It’s a question I often think about with new clients because I truly believe every family deserves their story to be more fully preserved in a way that includes sound and movement. The big question is WHEN. Honestly, there is […]

I had the honor last weekend of taking photos for Alameda’s second annual Pride in the Park. Their theme was “Love One Another,” which was a beautiful yet poignant reminder that we are all humans worthy of love. And it’s no surprise that as I searched the crowd, I recognized many familiar faces with whom […]

These recent sessions are giving me ALL the feels. I’ve been documenting this family from their early parenting days when they were just a family of three to them most recently resettling into their home with another kid tucked under their wings—this same tyke who is turning one year old today. Revisiting the same humans […]