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5 Reasons a Natural Light Studio is the Best Spot for Your Next Family Photo Session

Apr 21, 2025

Thinking about updating your family photos but not sure where to go? While outdoor shoots can be beautiful, there’s something magical about a natural light studio. It’s the perfect mix of effortless, cozy, and stress-free—so you can focus on what really matters: capturing your family just as they are. Here are five reasons why booking […]

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A Fun, Stress-Free Way to Update Your Family Photos

Apr 14, 2025

Let’s be honest—getting updated family photos can feel like a lot. You know you want beautiful pictures of your crew, but the thought of coordinating outfits, cleaning the house, and convincing the kids to cooperate? Kinda overwhelming. That’s why a studio session at Hi & Hello Studio in Emeryville is the perfect solution. It’s simple, […]

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A Family Photo Session at Hi & Hello Studio in Emeryville is Perfect Year-Round

Mar 31, 2025

Let’s be real—time flies when you have kids. One minute, they’re tiny newborns curled up in your arms, and the next, they’re running around with endless energy. Capturing these moments before they pass is so important, and that’s why a family photo session at Hi & Hello Studio in Emeryville, CA, is always a good […]

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Spring Studio Mini Sessions

Mar 12, 2024

Hey friend! I wanted to tell you about these spring studio mini sessions I have coming up in April. They are seriously so much fun and super simple. I know sometimes getting your picture taken can be stressful, but these sessions are the complete opposite. We just hang out, chat, and snap some photos – […]

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Mini Session: Mama and Me

Aug 17, 2020

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 […]

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WHO YOUR

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