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This gorgeous wedding at Ardenwood Farms gave me all the happy feelings! We started out at the hotel for some getting ready photos, followed by a Catholic Wedding ceremony. On…
Abby's maternity shoot started at Lands End for some foresty fun and ended at Baker Beach for sunset. The Golden Gate Bridge added its iconic touch as the sun dipped…
As a photographer who's passionate about capturing life's most precious moments, there's nothing quite as heartwarming as a newborn photography session. The delicate innocence and pure joy of a newborn…
Before Holly and her family moved to Utah, they had to get one last Golden Gate Bridge photoshoot. We met up at Crissy Field during golden hour to capture that…
It has been literally years since I updated my website, and I'm so sorry about that to all my loyal followers (LOL). Within the last year and a half, I…
When my bestie from college came to visit with her brand new baby, you bet I had to take some newborn photos! Thank goodness for my in home natural light…
One of my favorite things about being a San Mateo family photographer is seeing families grow over the years. Babies turn into kids who grow into teenagers! It's wild to…
When we moved to Utah, we found out that Brad's childhood best friend lives just five minutes away from us with his family of four. Heather is an amazing photographer,…
After 7 years in the San Francisco Bay Area, we made the move to Lehi, Utah. We're living on Traverse Mountain in the gorgeous hills. We have an amazing view…
This gorgeous San Francisco maternity session was everything of my dreams. It was foggy, but Rebekah still insisted on going through with the photoshoot. These kids were trooper through the…
Let's talk about in home newborn photography sessions! They are truly amazing. Benefits include: NOT HAVING TO LEAVE YOUR HOUSE. This is the biggest thing. You just gave birth to…
My bff Brittney took me to the cactus gardens when I first moved to the San Francisco Bay Area, and I've been going back ever since. Even if it's just…
Okay, Covid isn't newest news anymore, but here's another post about how dumb it is. See this little girl? She was a NEWBORN when we had originally scheduled this shoot.…
I want to write an honest post about motherhood, but I'm having a hard time finding the words. There's just so much going through my head about the last year…
A couple years ago, a friend reached out about a silent auction for a local family that was dealing with cancer. She asked if I'd be willing to donate a…
Check out this adorable photoshoot with 14 month old Allora! She's going to be a model, so she needed some head shots. She's perfect! We met up in Palo Alto…
Since having my own baby, I have a newfound passion for maternity photography. I want to make women feel beautiful at their most uncomfortable and vulnerable. I felt like a…
Oh my goodness I feel so lucky that we got to spend time with Tim and Kelsey during our latest vacation. After two weeks of home quarantine, a negative covid…
Coyote Point in Foster City just on the San Francisco Bay. This is my favorite place for family photography! Beautiful bright light! I was thrilled to bring the Lau family…
This has to be one of my absolute favorite session ever! The Olofssons moved here from Sweden to spend a year or two, but then the pandemic hit! They spent…
Oh my goodness, how happy I was to photograph this gorgeous couple again. Just a couple years ago, I photographed their engagements and then wedding! Now baby Kira has graced…
This family is just an absolute dream. Sassy Norah and Boston with the poses. We had such a great time at Creative Space Studios in Dublin! These spring sets are…
Emily and I had so much fun modeling our matching shirts from Bee Honey Babies. I never thought I'd be that matchy matchy mama, but I can't help it! It's…
Such a beautiful day at Coyote Point San Mateo. This family photo session turned out perfectly. This tiny baby is just a few weeks younger than mine, so we had…
Jessica reached out to me long before this baby came into the world. She was just so excited to finally get some newborn photos! After four babies, she decided it…
After I met Greta and Kevin last fall for their maternity session, I hoped so badly that they would want some newborn photos also. Lucky for me, they did! I…
Okay, so I've been doing some product photography lately, and I am just so excited to share these photos of Emily! I worked with Adorable Flora on these photos. She…
Sammy planned her session with me for March. And as you know, this sort of global health crisis struck us big time in March. So we postponed. And then…
Oh my goodness, how cute is this perfect little man? He loves his mama and papa so much! You can tell just how much he loves them. just by looking…
I'm slightly obsessed with this Martin's Beach family session. We fought traffic to arrive before sunset only to arrive at a gloomy, foggy beach. But that didn't stop us! And…
Oh I absolutely loved taking photos of this gorgeous family! These kiddos were so happy to be out and about and to be playing at the beach. We got some…
It's been a while since I posted on my blog, but I haven't been sitting around doing nothing! I've been busy with photoshoots, and I have lots to share with…
The first year I photographed this family, the littlest one was just a wee baby. He's grown up to be a sassy toddler, and I love it! While three boys…
I seriously had SO much fun with this family. These kiddos have so much personality. Absolutely no boring photos with them! That's really what I love to see... kids who…
The Dial family kills it again. We seriously have never had a bad photoshoot, but how could we? I mean, look at them! I think this is our 6th shoot…
Being stuck at home isn't the dream for everyone. And even if it is your dream, Netflix will get boring after a while. Don't forget to take care of yourself!…
I love photographing my best friends! Especially in such beautiful places like Lands End in San Francisco. It can be cold and crowded, but it's so worth it. Lauren was…
When I quit my job as an apartment manager, Rebekah moved in and took over my property. She fills me in on the hot gossip, like the two-bedroom apartment that…
We almost canceled when the Caspers got stuck in some crazy traffic, since their ETA was after sunset. Thank goodness we forged through! Fitzgerald Marine Reserve treated us well with…
This amazing woman has now delivered three babies WITHOUT MEDICATION. And this is my third experience photographing a birth. It's a wild ride every time. Now that I'm expecting my…
When you buy an adorable h0use in the Bay Area, you do a photoshoot at home. That's just what you do! Of course, I was super excited to take this…
I met Lindsey a little over two years ago at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Brad and I were shooting a wedding there, and it was clear that we'd all…
From mini sessions to birth, Amanda has trusted me with so many precious moments in her family's life. Not even kidding a bit when I say I feel so honored…
Birth photography is CRAZY. Seriously. So much is happening the whole time you're there. Not to mention that you probably rushed there in order to not miss the birth. You…
Okay, I'll admit I was a little nervous when Allyson reached out to me about some senior portraits for her son. I swear I'm a feminist, so don't judge me…
Early November is when I start getting dozens of emails about family sessions. I get lots of questions about turnover time and if the photos will be done in time…
Amanda gave birth in this very room just a couple weeks early, but there's not a single sign of the pain of childbirth. If you want signs of childbirth, check…
This spring I wanted to do something a little different for my mini sessions. I wanted to capture kids in all their goofiness. No "okay, now smile." Just goofy, playful,…
Amanda is a goddess. A week after her due date, I woke up to a phone call. "It's time." I pulled on my shoes and jumped into the car. My…
I met this adorable family about a year ago when we had a super fun session at Coyote Point (one of my absolutely fav locations). Sahar let me know she…
So I side hustle (is that a verb?) as an apartment manager. It really helps when rent for a two-bedroom apartment is over $4000 dollars. Natalie used to manage for…
This family is honestly the most adorable. I was lucky enough to shoot Celina's maternity photos about nine months ago. We met up at Coyote Point, which I'll say time…
Transplants from Southern California and Australia, this family is enjoying their stint in the Bay Area. Luckily for them, they chose the beautiful San Francisco for their new home! We…
After rescheduling twice due to smoke and then some crazy intense rain, I finally got to meet Marron and her sweet family. We had a grand ole time wandering around…
This sweet baby girl is the first Hammer girl in 70 years. SEVENTY YEARS. So she's pretty much a legend in this family. She's loved a million billion. I was…
I met this cute family about a year ago during a model call. Brad and I met them at this super random place just next to the Dumbarton bridge, and…
Oh, how I love this cute little family. I first met the Bauman's a few years ago at a Mommy and Me mini marathon. Check out how cute these girls…
I met Claire through some Ardenwood Farms weddings Brad and I did last year. She's an event planner, so we've gotten to know her really well. When she reached out…
I met Miyabi about two years ago when she was pregnant with her second baby boy. How excited do you think I was when she reached out about doing a…
The Stanford Cactus Garden charms us again in this family and maternity photo shoot. Little Sulley is a full-on charmer also. He's so smart and emotional (in a good way).…
The cheeks on this guy. I mean. WHOA. He's adorable. I met Mary when she moved into an apartment after my friend moved out of that same apartment. She's super…
This lady was hanging out in that same spot for like 45 minutes, just taking pictures of the bridge. So I had to leave her in at least one photo!…
Amy and her family were so much fun! They all laughed and smiled the whole time. Well, 2/3 of them smiled the whole time. This sweet baby wasn't too keen…
Even when Fort Point was closed due to the government shutdown, this family was amazing about the last minute location change. Luckily for us, we could get on the road…
After rescheduling twice due to smoke, we finally met up and wandered around Stanford Campus. This family even rescheduled their move to get these photos done. If that isn't flattering,…
For the fourth year in a row, the Catanzaro family hired me for their family photos. Of course, I couldn't be happier. There's no better compliment than such amazing support!…
I met Bryce and Stephanie a few years ago while they were searching for their new home. In just a few days, they'd be getting married! So I feel like…
These three amazing people were okay with rescheduling their session two different times due to the horrible fires in the Bay Area. When we finally met up in Palo Alto,…
Check out this brand new baby getting comfy in his Palo Alto home. His family loves him, and the camera does too. In-home newborn sessions are the best! And I'm…
Another day, another super cute family at one of the Bay Area's coolest spots. Fort Point is hidden right underneath the Golden Gate Bridge at the west edge of Crissy…
This bay area maternity photoshoot took placed at Stanford Campus on a rainy Tuesday. By Friday (also rainy), this new baby was born. CRAZY. Irene is such a cute big…
I was thrilled to hear about Helen's new baby coming this year. She's the cutest mama and will be amazing with the second baby. Check out this little one just…
Oh my goodness. This family is so full of spunk! That firey red hair and all these boys dressed in their absolute best. I mean. Can I even say anything…
The Neilson's are legit the coolest family ever. I absolutely love them. What's even better is that they bought me a burrito after our photo shoot. BOO YA. But whatever.…
Amanda contacted me a few months ago about being her birth photographer. We chatted over the phone and email a few times to work out the details and left it…
Smoke sucks. It really does. Our prayers go out to those that have suffered in the Campfire in northern California this fall. It was devastating for thousands and thousands of…
If you've never been to Fort Point, you need to head there right now. Pack up the car and DRIVE. Actually, first check out when they're open, because it's kind…
This beautiful baby boy has joined my favorite family in the world. His big brother already loves him so much, and his parents were so happy to have this sweet…
This goofy family is one of my new favorite. The three boys took no time at all getting comfy in front of the camera. Instant fun. Luckily we had perfect…
Nothing is sweeter than a baby less that 24 hours old. Luckily this one is my nephew. He was born while Brad and I were flying to see him and…
I met Isha and Christian last year when they came to me for some maternity photos. We had such a good time at Foothills Park with their doggo. Check out…
Check out the most beautiful angel in the word. That fluffy hair, the dark eyes. She's just amazing. In home newborn photography is amazing. It's especially amazing with my new niece.…
So fun story. About six months ago, Brad and I met this guy at church. We chatted in the hallways throughout the entire second hour of church. He seems familiar,…
This goofy family is the best. It only took a thousand bribes to get these two kids to sit still for just a second. They're so lucky to have each…
I've had the pleasure of working with the Totah family a few times. I first met Lisa when she and Eli signed up for a mommy and me shoot at…
The Andersen family is amazingly easy to shoot, since they're all just so lovely and well-behaved! This was our second year together. During last year's photoshoot, this sweet little girl…
The Yan family made the trek from San Francisco to Palo Alto on a weekday just for this photoshoot. They are truly brave! But it was totally worth it. You…
Stanford Campus has so many awesome photo spots. Since Nichole works at Stanford, she wanted to capture the awesome architecture this school has to offer. I'm so glad we did!…
These cuties were perfect, even as they ran wild in the Arizona Cactus Garden on Stanford campus. 100% would take photos of them again. After a terrible mixup involving my…
I will never get sick of photography the Dial family. They're super fun and super beautiful. I was especially thrilled when Kylee suggested Stanford Campus! I've done the cactus gardens,…
Anna and her family are leaving the Bay Area, so we met up in downtown Palo Alto and got a few classic University Ave photos. Then of course, we had…
I haven't thought about a photoshoot as much as I've thought about this one. Ben and Gaga and their two kids are the BEST. As photographers themselves, they are pretty…
Nicole and I met through work, I think, but we became instant friends. It started with art afternoons. We met up once a week and painted, crocheted, macraméd, and did…
With wedding season in full gear, I haven't had much time for lifestyle sessions. Thank goodness for Emma who came just in time to help me slow down and remember…
These folks are my best friends. Can't say anything else. More of them here and here and here.
We did a super quick trip to Utah last week, and I couldn't help but steal Gaby away for a maternity shoot. We passed a nursery and had to go…
I always get so excited when other people are so excited about something. I mean, it's excited to take some sweet maternity photos, but it's even more exciting when mama,…
Last week, we met Calvin as he entered the world. Lucky for all of us, we quickly scheduled a session for Calvin's newborn photography. The Dial's house was perrrrfect! So…
I don't even have the words to express all the feelings I felt while shooting this birth story. But I'll try. This was the most amazing thing I've ever witnessed.…
Breanne lived in Redwood City near me a few summers ago. We spent many a sunny day at her pool. She tried to move back to Redwood City, but it…