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Pros and Cons of 1 Hour Outdoor Sessions vs. Full-Length Sessions

Jan 4, 2022

What’s the difference between an hour long outdoor family photo session and a 2 hour full-length session? As an Oakland family photographer, I get asked this question a lot! The answer is basically that it depends on what you’re looking to get out of your photo session. In this blog, I’ll quickly break down the […]

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2019 Mega Mini Sessions! | SF Bay Area

Sep 9, 2019

Mini Sessions are here! There are two options for this fall, one in San Jose and the other in Fremont. Your first option is Mega Mini Sessions which is a collaboration between Kim Baker Gomez of Kim Baker Beauty and the PLAYfull Parenting Coach, Robin of Messy Play Kits, and myself. Together we’re bringing you a […]

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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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50% off Fall Family Sessions! | San Francisco Bay Area Photographer

Jun 30, 2018

Hiya friends! I know it’s still the middle of summer but I’ve got a fabulous deal for those of you who book your fall sessions early. I’m doing this because 1. I like you a whole lot, and 2. I’d love to stay on top of my fall books so I don’t overbook myself and […]

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