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5 Tips for Getting Camera-Ready with Toddlers (Without the Meltdowns)

Oct 8, 2024

Family photo sessions with toddlers can be both heartwarming and, let’s face it, a bit unpredictable. We all love capturing those adorable, candid moments, but keeping a toddler happy and engaged in front of the camera can be a challenge. The good news is, with a little planning and the right mindset, your family session […]

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2021 Back to School Mini Sessions! – San Francisco Bay Area Kid Portraits

Dec 21, 2021

Update: Back to School Mini Sessions will be here again on August 31, 2024! Sessions are 10 minutes long at my studio in Emeryville, California. These sessions are so fun and really highlight your kiddo’s personality. It’s so fun having these photos of your kids made each year, they look great on your walls and […]

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Margaux’s Inclusive Middle Grade Reading List

Aug 13, 2020

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, […]

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easy art for kids: crayon resist watercolor painting

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Easy Art for Kids: Crayon Resist

Jun 29, 2020

It’s summer time and since we’re all stuck at home because of the Coronavirus, you may or may not be running out of ideas to keep your kids entertained. Have no fear, Hi + Hello is here with an idea for easy art for kids! When I was an art teacher, we did this easy […]

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6 Cool Magazines for Kids

Jun 22, 2020

Growing up there was a lack of cool magazines for kids. I remember seeing Highlights at the dentist office but apart from that it was seriously slim pickings! There wasn’t much out there that really piqued my interest or was well-designed and fun to look at. Lucky for kids today, there are some really great […]

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