Stories of Connection

Guidance and insight for families in Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area exploring maternity, newborn, and family photography.

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  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 […]

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My Birthday Boy is 6! | A Personal Note

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 […]

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Family Reunion and Connections | Bay Area Lifestyle Photographer

Last week we traveled to meet up with family for our biennial reunion and our kids could not have been more excited to connect with their cousins, many of whom they haven’t seen in 18 months! We always have a lot of fun on these trips and I love to capture as many memories as […]

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INFJ, ENNEAGRAM 2, EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATOR, PERSONALITY TEST LOVER, HEART ALWAYS ON MY SLEEVE

A Visual Storyteller Focused on Connection

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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