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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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 […]

Family Photography

Jun 21

Beach Family Sessions in the East Bay: How to Prepare for Beautiful, Real Moments

Family of three walking hand in hand across a sandy trail during a glowing East Bay beach sunset.

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! […]

Family Photography, Maternity Photography

May 7, 2025

East Bay Redwoods Photography Sessions | Oakland, CA

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 […]

Family Photography

May 2

Spring Family Photos | Lafayette, CA

family of 4 walking in a line at the end of their photoshoot. the lafayette hills are seen behind them.
a girl puts yellow mustard flowers in her sisters hair. they are in a huge field of wildflowers

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 […]

Family Photography, Maternity Photography

January 31, 2025

Mustard Flower Mini Sessions in Walnut Creek

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 […]

Family Photography

May 24

Downtown Senior Photos | Martinez, CA

senior photo of girl in downtown martinez smiling at the camera
100 Days baby at studio photo shoot session

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 […]

Family Photography, Newborn Photography, Studio Photography

May 17, 2024

100 Days Photos | Walnut Creek, CA

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 […]

Family Photography

May 1

Senior Photos | Benicia

Senior photo in industrial area of Benicia
first birthday decorations prior to a cake smash session

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 […]

Family Photography, Studio Photography

April 30, 2024

First Birthday & Cake Smash Photos | Lafayette, CA

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 Downtown Martinez. 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 […]

Family Photography, Newborn Photography, Studio Photography

Apr 28

Cake Smash Photos – Walnut Creek

girl in flower crown looking at camera

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 […]

Family Photography, Studio Photography

April 12, 2024

Children’s Portraits in Martinez