Does a family photography session sound a wee bit intimidating? It’s understandable to feel that way, especially if you’ve never done one before—but family photo sessions can be crazy fun and really easy if parents just follow a few simple guidelines to make sure they’re prepared! Not only can the experience itself be a blast, […]

Because of the pandemic, I won’t be doing any San Francisco Bay Area Mini Sessions this year. Instead, I’m introducing an alternative that allows for a shorter session time and lower price point, while still providing awesome, love-filled images that are perfect for holiday cards, family photo updates, or just a way to document your […]

Earlier this year I had been planning my most exciting mini session offer to date: mama and me sessions in my studio in San Jose. I had handpainted props and set elements, I’d put a deposit down on set pieces (not pictured) and I shot some promo images that I was going to use to […]

My daughter, Margaux, reads like crazy! She loves a good story, and we often spend time searching for interesting children’s books to add to her inclusive middle grade reading list together. For kiddos and adults alike, reading is so much more than just a hobby. It’s an opportunity to sharpen your language and communication skills, […]

If you’re a mama-to-be who’s considering booking a maternity session in the Bay Area, I say go for it, but you’ll need to know a few things before you book! Motherhood is a beautiful thing. The changes that both bodies and minds go through during pregnancy and early motherhood are so incredible. It’s a phase […]

Over the past year I’ve started shifting to photographing families on film. Film has such a gorgeous tone and quality that digital just can’t match. It’s partially the aesthetic that draws me to film, but there is so much more. There is a ritual in shooting with film. There is prepping for a session. Choosing […]