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brothers walking lovingly in the Morcom Rose Garden

Family Photos

Mini Sessions at the Morcom Rose Garden

Mini Sessions. They’re not for me … unless it’s for charity. For this session, 100% of proceeds were evenly split between two non-profits, CARE India and Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. It sold out in a record-breaking time of two days after I announced it. I’m so grateful for the compassionate hearts of my client-families. We […]

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craftsman home lit up with red and white holiday nights at night

Family Films

Dunham Lampoon’s Christmas – COVID Edition

You know it’s desperate times when a group of introverts break into comedy to spread joy. In lieu of gifts for my birthday this year, I asked my family if we could work on a project together. Because much of the holidays are spent with our loved ones in Michigan (who we’re missing terribly), it […]

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family of three having fun in alamo square park san francisco family session

Family Photos

One Last Tango-Alamo Square, San Francisco

In this dang age, it’s more important than ever that we find ways to show up for humanity. For me, that would be making true connections with people and it’s one of the most rewarding things about what I do with my families.  Of course, I couldn’t have been more happy about capturing this family […]

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mother and daughter comforting each other during a family session with BLM signs behind them

Family Films

Celebrating the Here and Now with Video

My heart’s been weighed down by the gravity of this year and I’ve been trying to find ways to show up for humanity and give some kind of solace to families as we navigate these tough times. Creating ways to respectfully capture these times have been tough, yet necessary because I believe that we’re making […]

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Family Photos

Back in the Saddle-Family Photo Session in San Francisco

Ahhhhhhh…it feels so good to be out in the world, arts-ing and farts-ing (yes, I’m making up words) again. It looks a little different than it did before—I’m wearing a mask, keeping my distance, and gesturing grander than ever (think wacky wavy inflatable person). And this family is one that I’m very happy to be […]

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woman in quarantine being responsible and wearing a face mask because she is a responsible human being

Personal

July? Really???

Oy vey. An entire season has passed since my last entry and so much has shifted in our human evolution since then.  One minute I’m going about my normal hustle: dropping my daughter off at school, shooting client-families INDOORS and referring to face masks as something you do to minimize pores…for goodness sake, I even […]

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Family Photos

A Magical Time at Lands End-San Francisco

Lands End has got to be one of the most magical places in San Francisco for a family photo session. It feels like you’re at the edge of the world with the wild sea at your feet. And this lovely location was a perfect fit for this nature-loving family. We breathed in the misty fog […]

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a girl and her dog relaxing looking out a window

Personal

Oh, Enzo | A Love Letter to my Dog

They say that what you do on the first day of the Lunar New Year will set the tone for the rest of the year. If that’s the case, I think I kicked it off right by combining my love for my family with my crush on filmmaking. Thanks to the first of many workshops […]

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brother and sister having a fun morning at home

Family Films

What is a Day in the Life Video Session?

Nothing turns my heart into mush like a Day in the Life Session. These family video sessions memoralize your typical day, your routines, and everything in between so that you can return to it anytime you’d like. There’s nothing quite like capturing your family this way. It’s real. It’s golden. It is a part of […]

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Newborn

When Two Becomes Three, Newborn Session San Francisco

Gah! I’m still riding the high from this newborn session Everything about it was beautiful, but what really resonates with me is how dedicated these new parents were to each other and how present they were as they soaked up their early, hazy days with their baby girl. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.

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