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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 […]

Three great looks to consider for your fall family photoshoot outfits, and why I love them for your photography session! These looks were all put together as inspo for fall mini sessions in the redwoods in Oakland, CA, but they are really quite versatile and would look great in a meadow, surrounded by mountains, or […]

So you want to take maternity photos… Once the wild ride of the first trimester comes to an end, you might start noticing your growing belly! Around this time is common to start thinking about how you’d like to document your pregnancy. Not to try to make a pregnant gal cry, but this time is […]

I’m going to share my top three tips for a great family photo session with toddlers AND how they were used in my own recent family photography session! First of all, toddlers are actually my favorite age to work with. I have a 4 year old and 2 year old of my own, so I […]

What is a Mommy and Me mini session? Just like it sounds, a mommy and me mini session is a short and sweet session that’s celebrating motherhood in all its forms. These are short sessions where I will meet you in a beautiful East Bay location and document you and your babies just as you […]

First Things First… Before we get into the outfit tips, there’s a few things that should be in place. First, make sure you have chosen a photographer whose style you love. There are so many factors that go into choosing a photographer – there is so much talent in the Walnut Creek area, let alone […]

So I’m actually going to talk about something a little different than how I organize my photography sessions. I organize my sessions using a CRM called Session. My sessions are automatically loaded into my calendar on my phone along with my client’s contact information. Instead, I’m going to talk about organizing my business goals! It […]

Walnut Creek is going to have rainy falls… Not much we can do about that! Unfortunately as Bay Area residents, we know that we get all our rain for the year in the fall and winter. It’s frustrating that rainy weather falls right when everyone wants their yearly family photos. Luckily Walnut Creek is fairly […]

What type of newborn photography session should I choose? While I can’t answer this for you, I can let you know what you can expect from a lifestyle / in home newborn session with me! I travel all around the Walnut Creek area for these lifestyle newborn photography sessions. As a mom of 2 little […]

Hi there! If we haven’t met, I’m Jenn… a family photographer in the Walnut Creek area. (Although a few of my favorite locations are in Martinez, Hercules, Concord and in between!) I’m so excited to be re-launching my family photography business this year in Walnut Creek (and the East Bay!) I’m going to be really […]