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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 Concord. 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 best […]

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 […]

If you’ve followed my journey, it’s no surprise that I’ve been busy with my new Martinez Photography Studio! I had the special honor of taking special first communion photos for a local family last week! If you are planning to use your children’s studio portrait session for first communion photos, please make sure to let […]

I’m so happy to announce my new photography studio is now open in Concord! My studio is currently set up for children’s portraits and newborn sessions, but more is coming! The studio is located at 2455 Bates Ave, Suite K, Concord CA. What Type of Photography Studio? For the time being, the studio will be […]

As a photographer, I’m always getting asked by friends or family if I can help with this or that. But the thing is, each niche of photography is so specialized. Before becoming a mom, I swore I would never photograph kids. I felt awkward and honestly just didn’t enjoy it. Now, I can’t see myself […]

Getting started as a new photographer can be overwhelming, so I’ve put together some tips! These tips for new photographers are only a starting point, and each section could be an article on it’s own! I hope these little tips can help you navigate your start in the exciting field of photography! [Some links might […]

Spring in Walnut Creek means colorful hills speckled with wildflowers! From the yellow mustard flowers that pop up in late January / early February, to the orange poppies and blue lupine that spring up in later spring, I can’t think of many settings more perfect for a maternity photography session than wildflower fields! Scroll through […]

So as a family photographer, I’m biased. Of course I think it’s a great idea to have family photos taken! You can even read about how I prepped my own family for our photos! But here, I interview a few other moms to find out why they chose to have family photos taken! “A little […]

When I was pregnant – awkward and clumsy – I wish someone had told me how to feel comfortable in maternity photos! Instead I stood there, full facing the camera, hands dangling at my side, and smiling uncomfortably at the camera. I promise, it doesn’t have to be awkward or uncomfortable. Your maternity photography session […]