Maternity
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The minute you have a child, your whole life shifts. I know this not only as a Bay Area maternity and newborn photographer, but as a mom of two young children myself. Mine did a complete 180 — no more last-minute international travel, much earlier evenings (we love to dine at 5pm now, not joking), […]
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Filoli maternity session with a toddler in Woodside, CA If you’re planning maternity photos at Filoli and have a toddler, you might be wondering how it will actually go. This beautiful garden estate is one of the most popular locations for maternity sessions in the Bay Area, and it works surprisingly well for families with […]
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