JOURNAL

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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Newborn

Go-Getter

This year kicked off with one of my dearest families as they welcomed Baby Grant to this world. Earth side at 3 weeks, this little go-getter arrived more than 6 weeks early and has already stolen the hearts of so many. His two big brothers in particular are his biggest fans and are fiercely protective […]

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Newborn

Welcome, Baby Rose

This is why I love documentary photography. It’s not only a visual journal for families, but it’s also a way of preserving all the emotions that come with it – even the ones found in the most vulnerable of moments. And to that, I’m incredibly thankful to be capturing this precious time as they welcome […]

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Family Photos

Big Hearts

I have to admit that I was pretty nervous approaching this shoot knowing that there would be four boys-three of which are full-fledged teenagers. Why, they’re going to be bigger than me! It turned out that I had nothing to worry about. Their hearts were in proportion to their height and they were probably one […]

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Family Photos

Wright-Dowd Family DITL

A picture is worth a thousand words, and for me, it’s that and many times more. I simply love capturing the honest moments in everyday life and letting them speak their unique, rich stories. It’s what I’m most passionate about and it’s the reason why I became a documentary photographer. Over the holidays, I was […]

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