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This summer I had the opportunity to photograph a John Muir House Wedding. As a wedding photographer, capturing a ceremony at the John Muir House in Martinez is an absolute delight. It had been on my wish list of places to photograph for the longest time and this summer I was finally given the opportunity! […]

It’s no secret that downtown Martinez is one of my favorite spots! Not only is my studio right in the heart of downtown, it’s one of my most requested locations for senior sessions! Most of my seniors usually do two looks for their graduation photos. They typically do some classes cap and gown photos for […]

Downtown Martinez not only has the perfect background for senior photos, the light hits the downtown so beautifully! Martinez is home to my studio, which makes it the perfect spot for senior photos! Your senior is able to change their outfit from the privacy and comfort of my downtown Martinez studio. The senior girls can […]

Many cultures celebrate baby’s 100th day, and photo shoot to commemorate the day is such a fun add on! As Walnut Creek is such a culturally diverse area, I’ve been honored to photograph many 100 days sessions. How do you photograph a 100 days baby? I often get asked logistically how these work. 100 days […]

I feel like so often we are only seeing senior photos for the girls! In the Walnut Creek area, it’s usually in a beautiful hillside, filled with some of the East Bay wildflowers. But there are some wonderful spots for the boys also! Senior Photos for the Guys For the boys, I really love the […]

While most of my cake smash sessions happen in my studio in Downtown Martinez, some families opt to have these milestone sessions in their own home. When doing this, it’s common to add this on to coverage of baby’s first birthday party. Why Choose an In Home First Birthday Cake Smash? While there are many […]

I’m so excited to have you in my studio for your up coming photography session! Getting to the Studio My studio is in downtown Martinez above Luigi’s Deli at the cross roads of Main Street and Castro Street. Navigate to 535 Main Street, Martinez 94553 The entrance will be off of Castro Street, right next […]

Cake smash photo sessions are quick, easy and tons of fun! When booking your photo session, you’ll have the choice to have them done in my studio in Downtown Martinez. There are a few things to consider for each, so I’ll go over a few details! Studio Cake Smash Photos Cake Smash Clean Up The […]

A Stormy Day in Martinez I was at my studio the day of this session when it started HAILING! This mama was heading to the studio to pick out the dress from my client closet. My stomach sank. Because of her rapidly approaching due date, we needed to get this session done! After a few […]

What ages work for portrait sessions? I have babies and children from 6 months and up in my studio for these fun portrait sessions. My passion is working one on one with children and getting them to have fun during there photoshoot! Is my kid too shy or too energetic? Absolutely not! For babies and […]