Family Photography
Resources
My hope is to curate plenty of resources full of my favorite tips to make your photography session as easy and seamless as possible!
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There are few places I like better for family photos than Martinez Marina. It has become one of my most popular spots. Families often request it, and I can see why. Children, especially toddlers, love to explore the iconic arch bridge. They run and play, making it a perfect setting for fun and lively photos.
Jan 9
How to prepare for beautiful, real moments 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 […]
June 21, 2025
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! […]
May 7
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 […]
May 2, 2025
Mustard flower sessions coming soon! Join the waitlist! 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 […]
Jan 31
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 […]
May 24, 2024
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 […]
May 17
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 […]
May 1, 2024
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 […]
Apr 30
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 […]
April 28, 2024
