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Kid’s Room Decor Ideas: Displaying Photos

Jul 2, 2024

Coming up with kid’s room decor ideas can be super fun, but where do you start? I love the idea of displaying family photos as a way to decorate your kiddo’s room—not just because they look adorable, but because studies have shown that displaying your family photos in the home can actually have a positive […]

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5 Reasons Unposed Family Photos Are Just Better | Oakland Family Photographer

Jan 12, 2021

I am a BIG fan of unposed family photos. There’s an idea out there of what the “perfect” family photo should look like—sitting together on the couch or under a tree, smiling at the camera in carefully coordinated outfits. There’s nothing wrong with this type of photo, but it can be stressful. The perfect outfits, […]

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Mixing patterns for a family photo session

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Dressing for Family Photos: Mixing Patterns

Jul 13, 2020

Mixing patterns for family photo outfits?! I know what you’re thinking—that’s crazy—but trust me, it’s not as crazy as it sounds. In fact, it’s trendier than ever.  It’s totally possible to have fun with your family photo outfits without appearing uncoordinated or distracting. By mixing different patterns in the right way, you’ll end up with […]

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An Afternoon with the Bodily Family | Fremont California Lifestyle Photographer

Sep 21, 2018

I have one kid. And that kid is a girl. So when Amber contacted me to do an adventure session with her family and mentioned she had three boys I didn’t know what to expect. Lucky for me, they were awesome! The boys had just the right balance of energy and listening skills that make […]

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Mama’s Boys | San Jose Family Portraits

Sep 17, 2018

Sometimes all you want is a quick and simple family portrait. Something that’s not fussy and doesn’t require too much prep. Queue my minimalist studio portraits! Cyntia brought in her three boys for a quick portrait refresh and we had such a great time! The boys were full of energy and love for their mom, […]

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San Francisco Family Vacation | Cavallo Point Photographer

Sep 14, 2018

Have you ever booked a photo session while you were on vacation? As a photographer myself, it had never crossed my mind to hire a photographer while traveling because (surprise, surprise) I take a lot of photos. The problem is, I’m not in a ton of our vacation photos. When Amy got in touch with […]

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