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BOOK YOUR WILDFLOWER MINI SESSION! Walnut Creek is covered in wild flowers in the spring, making it the perfect time for family or maternity photos. The hills are covered in yellow mustard flowers, orange poppies, and blue lupine! Last year mustard flower mini sessions were the incredibly popular and for a good reason! These are […]

There isn’t a landscape more iconic in Walnut Creek than Mount Diablo. From the many trails that wind around its base, to the way wildflowers fill the surrounding meadows in the spring, most East Bay residents have some memories of the famous state park. Mt Diablo for a Maternity Photoshoot! Mt Diablo might seem like […]

I love being part of the Walnut Creek community! Here’s just a few places you can find me featured! Check out the recent Redfin article I was featured in! I got to write a little about one of my all time favorite locations to photograph – Old Borges Ranch in Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek is […]

A popular spot in Walnut Creek (especially if you have little ones), Old Borges Ranch makes for a lovely location for maternity or family pictures! I have photographed this location dozens of times, and frequently bring by own family here to hike! I hope my insight can help you decide if this is the right […]

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 […]