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The Magic Window for Newborn Photos (and Why It Makes Mom’s Life Easier) If you’re an expecting mom googling “when should I schedule newborn photos?” at 3am after your third nightly trip to the bathroom, I see you. It’s not exactly in the baby books, and let’s be honest, your OB isn’t handing out a […]

If you’ve ever packed up snacks, sunscreen, and sand toys for a so-called “relaxing” family beach outing, you already know that chaos can arrive before you even unbuckle the car seats. And yet, some of my absolute favorite family sessions happen in this wild, sandy terrain. I’m going to share this sweet, candid beach photography […]

There aren’t many locations I love more than the iconic redwood forests that dominate the hills in the Oakland Hills. These beautiful forests make for great hiking, a picnic or even your yearly family photos! For families that like twice yearly photos, redwoods in the fall and wildflowers in the spring is a perfect combination! […]

Happy Birthday to my Studio! I can’t believe it’s already been a full year since I opened the doors to my downtown Martinez studio! To celebrate, I threw the happiest little party I could imagine—confetti mini sessions—and I’m still riding that celebratory high. If you’ve been following along, you know I’m all about capturing authentic […]

Spring in Lafayette – Green Hills and Flowers All Around! One of the most gorgeous locations for spring photos in the East Bay is right in Lafayette! Being somewhat central between Oakland and Walnut Creek, it a spot I love recommending to many families! With just a short walk up hill, this location is fairly […]

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! San Francisco Vs Seattle Here’s another article I was featured in. Redfin is comparing life in SF vs Seattle and I was happy to chime in and give the Bay area some love! Give this article […]

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! […]