My husband and I recently bought a used RV and we're beginning to explore the area in our home away from home. Last week we spent a few days at San Francisco RV Resort in Pacifica. It was amazing. We had an end spot overlooking the ocean. The weather couldn't have...

Why do photography sessions cost so much? | Bay Area Lifestyle Photographer
Have you ever wanted a family photography session but were reluctant to book due to cost? Often clients ask, "Why are photography sessions and photographs so expensive?". Hiring a professional photographer is definitely an investment and you may not know or...
52 Strangers Project | Strangers #18 | Oakland Lifestyle Photographer
Since moving to the Bay Area, my husband and I have spent many weekends exploring the area and local landmarks. On place that I hadn't visited until recently is Coit Tower. Coit Tower During a walk through the North Beach neighborhood, we finally got to see the tower...
Capturing Emotion vs Posing During Your Photography Session | Bay Area Photographer
My dad was a photographer for Olan Mills when I was born, and family portraits were important to my family when I was growing up. I remember getting all dressed up and going to Olan Mills once a year. When I look back at those images today, I...
52 Strangers Project | Strangers #15&16 | Oakland Lifestyle Photographer
I have to admit that there are aspects of the pandemic that I have enjoyed. I love seeing families out together picnicking or playing outdoors. And I really love outdoor dining. It feels so European. I love the open air, people watching and music, oh the music. On a...
52 Strangers Project | Strangers #14 | Oakland Lifestyle Photographer
Pink Skates One of the things that I loved to do as a kid was roller-skate. Our tiny town had a skating rink for a while, and it was a favorite pastime to spend hours going round and round and round. I think I was pretty good at it, but I never mastered skating...
52 Strangers Project | Strangers #13 | Oakland Lifestyle Photographer
A Stranger on a Skateboard I met Ferny on a recent walk through UC Berkeley. The spring weather has made being outdoors even more enjoyable, and the campus was filled with couples and families spending time together on the lawn. On the outskirts of campus, I came...
Color Schemes For Family Photos | Bay Area Photographer
Choosing What To Wear For Your Next Session Once your family photography session is booked, one fun (but tough!) decision to make is deciding what to wear. Maybe growing up, your family was the one that always opted for the same-color polo shirts or jeans and white...
How Time Flies! | Bay Area Lifestyle Photographer
They grow up so quickly! Have you ever looked at your kids and thought, how did they grow up so fast? I know that I have. It seems like I blinked and my babies became grown-ups with lives of their own. When did my toddler suddenly become a little boy? When did my...
52 Strangers Project | Strangers #11 & 12 | Oakland Lifestyle Photographer
If you've been following along, you know that meeting and talking to strangers is not something that comes naturally to me. In fact, the thought of approaching a stranger and asking to photograph them used to be something that I couldn't do. Just the idea would cause...
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