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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. […]

I’ve been documenting Bay Area families as a San Francisco Bay Area maternity photographer for over a decade, and the sessions I love most aren’t about the bump. They’re about the partnership, the rituals, the life you built together before baby arrived and are continuing to build. In this post I’m walking through what a […]

A family film is exactly what it sounds like: a short, cinematic document of your family’s life, exactly as it is right now. Not a polished performance or a highlight reel of your best moments, but the real stuff — the voices, the movements, the unrepeatable texture of an ordinary day. Think of it as […]

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 […]

With all the hustle of the day-to-day, it’s no surprise that in-home sessions are in high demand. I mean, we all use a good excuse to slow down, right? And I can’t imagine a better location to do that than at a place that holds the most meaning. These in-home sessions are my absolute favorite. […]

I hope you’re having a good, relatively calm closure to your summer and transition into fall. We wrapped up our lazy summer with a mini family reunion and our first road trip up the CA and OR coastline. On the way up, we drove along the coast and visited the towns of: • Fort Bragg […]

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 […]

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 […]