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There’s a natural transition in childhood that every parent recognizes – the shift from the “playground years” to what I’ve come to know as the “fort years.” I remember when my daughter Nova was younger, another parent shared this observation with me, and it resonated deeply. As a family photographer in [Location], I’ve witnessed this […]

The Beauty of In-Home Family Photography: From Playground Years to Fort Years

There’s something uniquely enchanting about San Francisco in autumn that defies conventional seasonal expectations. While the rest of the country dons scarves and watches leaves turn crimson, the City by the Bay experiences its own distinct fall magic, particularly at the beloved Baker Beach. Why Baker Beach Becomes Magical in October Nestled against the backdrop […]

Baker Beach in Fall: San Francisco’s Hidden Autumn Paradise

The Joy of Reconnection: A Decade of Family Bonds

As I reflect on my career spanning over a decade, one of the most heartwarming parts is the chance to reconnect with the same families year after year for their family photography sessions. It’s incredible to watch the children grow, and it’s a privilege to be a part of their lives in such a meaningful […]

The Joy of Reconnection: A Decade of Family Bonds

Maternity photos are a beautiful way to celebrate the journey of pregnancy, capturing that special time when you’re nurturing new life. While many photographers often recommend scheduling your shoot around 34 weeks, I believe it’s essential to prioritize your comfort over conventional wisdom. Here’s why this advice can be more flexible than it seems. The […]

When to Schedule Your Maternity Photos: Breaking the Rules for Your Comfort

As a photographer, there are few things more rewarding than documenting the growth of a family. Each stage holds its own charm, but there’s something truly magical about capturing those precious moments around the six-month mark. At this age, babies are blossoming into their personalities, sitting up with newfound strength, and perhaps even venturing into […]

Capturing Precious Moments: The Magic of Six-Month Family Shoots

I was so honored to be asked to photograph such a talented artist. I poured over her work and started to create mood boards from her series ‘Springtime in Winter.’ Heather Hund is a painter in San Francisco who draws much of her inspiration from nature. I do the same but have a completely different […]

Branding photography for Artist Heather Hund

If you are looking at these and wondering how the hell I made them I’ll tell ya! First off I was kazoo wrangling. She wanted to have a bright red kazoo in her mouth which did not fit into my vision. So I played the kazoo and also made funny sounds. Dad played the kazoo […]

How to Become a Photographer

I could drool over this motherhood session all day. This is the kind of thing I wish every Mama would gift to herself. Of course there are often worries about what to wear or how we are feeling in our clothes. But look at this Mama?! She is beautiful in every way. The way she […]

San Francisco Motherhood Photo Shoot

There is nothing more special to me than photographing a Mama and her babies while she is pregnant. When she looks at these images she’ll instantly know exactly where she was in her life. Where they were living. What their days looked like. How she felt carrying another baby during that time.  We are so […]

San Francisco Family Photoshoot

For this family photoshoot I got to cross the bridge into my native Marin County! It was a couple days before Christmas and we were squeezing in a fall family photoshoot. The sun was out and it was the perfect California winter day.  If you haven’t noticed, I absolutely love dogs. Please bring all the […]

Solstice session marin

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