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Candid group family photo taken on the sofa in the living room during a family photo and video session in the bay area

Family Films

A Day in the Life Video Session in Santa Clara

The stars + planets have been aligning just right because I’ve come to meet some pretty fantastic families. This one, in particular, will always have a warm place in my heart. They initially reached out because their 91 year old grandmother was visiting, and they thought they would value some photos of this special time […]

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blended family snuggling in bed in the morning

Family Films

A Year with Lucy | San Francisco Family Photographer & Videographer

Film has always been something that has filled my cup in more ways than I could ever put into words. It’s not just about the film I create with my client-families, but also the journey I have the privilege to witness. And this Year in the Life film is no exception. As the name suggests, […]

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Young son is laughing while his father is throwing him in the air during a family photo session.

Family Photos

Magical Family Photo Session – Wood Line, San Francisco

The most rewarding part about what I do is the connection I make with each family I meet. If I ever won the lottery, I would photograph and film families free of charge—all while living my best goat-herding life. Totally realistic, right? Until then, I’ll be happily goofing around with my families. Here are some […]

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Collage of holiday polaroids

Family Photos

12 Tips to Taking Better Holiday Photos With Your Family

November is here, which means the season of togetherness and gratitude is just around the corner. And just as stuffing and mashed potatoes are staples to the table, so are group photos of the family. But wait! Your favorite family photographer shouldn’t have taken that extra serving of pie and is now in a food […]

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dads snuggling with two kids on the sofa from a in-home family photo session in san francisco

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Tips for a Magical Family Photo Session in San Francisco

The two most popular questions I get about family photo sessions are:-What’s the secret behind an AMAZING photo session?-What should we be doing during a photo session? Honestly, the answer to both questions is the same: Just be yourself! I know this deceivingly simple answer can stir up a gamut of insecurities when it comes […]

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young girl swinging and dancing while holding hands with her dad.

Family Photos

Dancing Queen – In-home Family Photo Session, Oakland

You know it was a good time when you questioned if you spent more time mostly upright or upside down with a family. My abs tell me it’s the latter. Either way, I had a blast meeting this family as we danced our way from room to room. Not only did we share a love […]

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three day old baby sleeping in bed with loose swaddle

Family Photos

Three Days Young

Oh gosh, it feels like ages since I’ve held a baby as itty bitty as three days old. The little fingers & toes, tufts of hair, soft whimpers, those early days of getting to know one another. It’s a privilege to be in this sacred space, and these sessions are such treasures for me as […]

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family snuggling in bed early in morning with dog.

Family Films

What is a Day in the Life session?

Have you ever wished you had a time machine to magically transport you back to a moment to relive from your childhood? I would give almost anything to revisit and re-feel what a day in my life looked like when I was little. To see how I moved and sounded. To see how my parents […]

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mother and father kissing young daughter

Family Photos

Patiently Waiting

I’ve been channeling some positive juju to this family as they patiently wait to welcome their newest addition. I remember playing all these wild scenarios while waiting for my daughter to come along. Will it be like the movies? Will my water break and gush in the most public of places? Will I be able […]

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underwater family photo while snorkeling at tunnels beach in kauai

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Oh, summer, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…

It’s hard to believe that our summer has officially ended with my daughter’s first day of MIDDLE SCHOOL. One day, I’m on a boat getting emotional while watching spinner dolphins leap out of the ocean (btw-I now have a deeper understanding of why people get dolphin tattoos). The next minute, I’m explaining to my daughter […]

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