Family and newborn photography is about more than just taking pictures. It’s about capturing the genuine connections and emotions that make each family unique.
As a Bay Area family photographer with a background in early childhood special education, play is central to how I approach sessions. Not as a technique — as a philosophy. Kids are more themselves when they’re doing something they actually want to do. That’s when the real moments happen. My Background I spent 15 years […]
As a Bay Area family photographer and parent, I know how quickly “what should we wear?” can spiral. Especially when kids have strong opinions — which they always do. Through years of photographing families, I’ve found that when children choose their own outfits, sessions tend to go more smoothly, and the photos feel more like […]
One of the most common questions I get is when to schedule a newborn session. The honest answer is that there’s no single right window — it depends on your baby, your recovery, and what you want the photos to show. Here’s how I think about the different timing options. The First Two Weeks The […]
The early days with a new baby are their own kind of time — full and fast and hard to hold onto. An in-home newborn session is a way to document that time before it shifts — in your own space, at your own pace, without having to go anywhere or prepare anything. As an […]
Pregnancy and the early weeks with a new baby are two very different experiences — and both are worth documenting. The Bump to Bundle offer pairs a maternity session with either a Fresh 48 or an in-home newborn session, giving you a fuller picture of this transition at two different points in time. It’s […]
INFJ, ENNEAGRAM 2, EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATOR, PERSONALITY TEST LOVER, HEART ALWAYS ON MY SLEEVE
I’m an Oakland lifestyle photographer specializing in family and newborn photography that feels natural, connected, and true to life.
With over 15 years in early childhood special education and experience as a parent, I bring a thoughtful, relationship-based approach to every session. My sessions are relaxed and personal, focused on capturing real moments and the small details that tell your family’s story.
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