Studio 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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Welcoming a baby is such a powerful, vulnerable season. And when it comes to documenting that transformation, sometimes less really is more. There’s a quiet, confident kind of magic in a clean white backdrop, soft lighting, and a mother standing simply as she is. No flower crowns, no flashy gowns, no distractions – just her, […]
Jan 15
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 […]
September 19, 2025
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 […]
May 6
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, 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
I’m so excited to have you in my studio for your up coming photography session! Getting to the Studio My studio is in Concord near Bates and Port Chicago. Navigate to 2455 Bates Ave Concord CA 94520 The entrance will be directly off of Forni Drive (the address will navigate you to the parking lot […]
April 29, 2024
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 […]
April 12, 2024
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 […]
Apr 2
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 […]
February 17, 2024
