I’m an Oakland-based family photographer working throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and family sessions like this one in Glen Park are a good reminder that things tend to work best when you follow a child’s lead. Glen Park is a quiet, residential neighborhood in San Francisco — unhurried streets, good light, the kind of […]
There are a lot of reasons families choose to do a maternity session — documenting a last pregnancy, capturing time as a family of three or four before everything shifts, or simply wanting photos from a chapter that tends to go by faster than expected. Baker Beach is a beautiful San Francisco location for maternity […]
Capturing the Gender Reveal I first met this wonderful family during their Gender Reveal Party, where I captured the joyous moment they discovered they were expecting a…BABY BOY! The event was filled with fun games predicting the baby’s gender, naming suggestions, parenting advice, and, of course, the big reveal. The excitement and love were palpable […]
As an educator and family photographer, I often emphasize the importance of play as an essential component for all learning. Play helps children build connections between ideas, their worlds, and with loved ones. For those who know me, it’s no surprise that play is a cornerstone of my family sessions. I want families to look […]
Before having my son, I never realized how much it would change me in so many ways. I’m also an early childhood educator, so I had some insights in working with other parents for many years. Nothing really could have prepared me for parenthood. Priorities shift, interests change, relationships change, but I wouldn’t have it […]
This Oakland family session was an extended family gathering at Joaquin Miller Park — a wedding anniversary celebration that brought family members in from out of town for the weekend. With that many people together, we had a built-in energy to work with. Kids found the fallen log see-saws, collected sticks and rocks, discovered huckleberries. […]
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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