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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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Why You Should Hire a Documentary Family Photographer (Hint: No Posing Required!)

Apr 7, 2025

Let’s be real—family life is beautifully messy. It’s giggles at the breakfast table, toys scattered across the floor, bedtime snuggles, and maybe a little bit of chaos. And while traditional family portraits are nice, they don’t always capture what life actually looks like. That’s where documentary family photography comes in. Instead of stiff poses and […]

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How to Prepare Your Home for an In-Home Photo Session

Sep 24, 2024

In-home photography sessions are a wonderful way to capture the beauty of your everyday life in a natural, comfortable setting. Whether you’re scheduling a family session or a newborn session, the key to great photos is preparing your home so that it looks its best while still feeling like your home. Below are some tips […]

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San Francisco Bay Area Mini Sessions 2024

Sep 14, 2024

Whether you’re looking to capture family moments, update your Instagram, or simply need a few photos for your holiday cards, a San Francisco Bay Area mini session offers a fun, budget-friendly option. This year, I’m offering two distinct options for your fall mini session: an indoor studio setup and an outdoor urban mural backdrop in […]

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4 Reasons In-Home Photo Sessions Are a Must

Sep 10, 2024

When your kids are young, life is full of everyday moments that feel like they’ll last forever—but we all know how quickly time flies. There are things you think you’ll remember as your kids get older but to be quite frank, you don’t. There’s just no way to remember everything! That’s why doing an in-home […]

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San Francisco Family Photographer

3 Creative Tools for Photography that I Keep in My Bag

Aug 21, 2024

As a photographer, capturing stunning images requires not just a keen eye but also a few creative tools that can add a unique twist to your shots. Whether I’m photographing a family session, a newborn, or a spontaneous outdoor adventure, at least one of these three creative tools for photography are stashed in my bag. […]

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