Maternity

Expecting mother in white dress stands in a field of pink flowers in East Bay during a maternity session

Third pregnancies are different. There’s a knowing to them. A confidence and ease that comes from having done this before. And then sometimes there’s a plot twist that makes everything feel brand new again. This was her third baby. Her first boy. And his two big sisters had a lot of feelings about it, all […]

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dad holds toddler upside down while mom gazes on from her seat on the blanket in Woodline, Presidio

As a Presidio maternity photographer, I love introducing families to the quiet beauty of Woodline and Lover’s Lane. This San Francisco maternity session took place at 37 weeks pregnant with an energetic three-year-old, a little rain, and so much love between this growing family. Richa reached out hoping someone could fit in a maternity session […]

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Family of three walks thru Woodline at Lover's Lane in San Francisco for their Bay Area family photography session

We are so lucky to live here; Bay Area photography locations are genuinely some of the most beautiful places to photograph families and expecting mamas. Within an hour of almost anywhere in the bay you have dramatic coastline, ancient redwood forests, manicured gardens, golden hills, and neighborhoods where the light does half the work before […]

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Mom in white dress holds young toddler girl while at Filoli for Bay Area maternity photos

Outfit stress is real. Figuring out what to wear for family photos in the Bay Area is probably the most common question I get asked. I put together this guide to take the guesswork out of it completely. Bookmark it, share it with your partner, and come back to it every time you book a […]

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Woman touches her pregnant belly under the magnolia tree at Filoli

This session was a joy from start to finish. This mama and I share a love of flowers, and the timing couldn’t have been better — the magnolias were in their prime, and Filoli, although busy, was buzzing with spring just around the corner. She tends her own garden at home, so walking into Filoli’s […]

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Expecting mom with her two young daughters play in a pink flower field in East Bay during Bay Area maternity photography session

Pregnancy is beautiful — but it’s also a lot. You’re growing a human, carrying a mental checklist that never ends, and trying to stay present in a season that moves faster than you expect. Maternity photos are one of the few things on that list that are entirely for you — a chance to pause, […]

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two young children play in ocean during bay area family photography session

Our car is constantly full of sand. That should tell you everything. I grew up by the ocean and my girls have inherited every bit of that love. We go often — even on the colder days — just to play in the sand, chase seagulls, and explore. The beach has always been a happy […]

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Couple walks through trees and green golden hills during Walnut Creek maternity photography session

Some sessions feel like hanging out with friends you just haven’t met yet. This was absolutely one of them. Erin and Willie met me at Old Borges Ranch for their Walnut Creek maternity session on a beautiful afternoon and from the moment we started shooting we were laughing. That’s the best kind of session — […]

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Sunset maternity portraits at Baker Beach in San Francisco

Planning maternity photos at Baker Beach is one of the best ways to capture that iconic coastal California feel. The dramatic cliffs, sandy shoreline, and stunning Golden Gate Bridge views create the perfect backdrop for timeless, natural portraits. Baker Beach is one of the most popular locations for family and maternity photos in San Francisco […]

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maternity photography session in piedmont park oakland

From Bump to Baby: Maternity and Newborn Photography I love documenting growing families and it is so meaningful to tell the full story—from pregnancy to welcoming a brand new baby. That is why I offer a Bump to Baby photography experience, which includes both a maternity and newborn session. There is something so special about capturing this […]

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