Wall Mural Family Portraits

Street Art I love wall mural family portraits. In 2017, I photographed lots of families in front of lots of different walls and street art installations, literally coast to coast. A bunch of these were shot in Cleveland, a couple in…

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FAQs - collector's experience - San Francisco family portrait photographer

Crafting a Family Photo Shoot

San Francisco Black and White Film Family Photos It’s not simple to describe the creative process behind any one photo shoot, because there is no clear beginning or end. It doesn’t exactly start when the client books. I have been…

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Capturing Childhood Memories

Oakland Family Photography Session I love how the lines of this composition come together just so, and the little girl is frozen in the pink space, as if she’s about to splash into a pool of water. Check out more…

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Delights: Things to Make Life Better

Today was one of those days. The simplest of things turned into complicated, annoying things. I thought I’d be home relaxing at at certain time, and it took hours longer to get to that point. At the peak of my…

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Noe Valley Baby Portraits

On Location: Noe Valley Baby Portraits

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that kids have an opinion and a personality from day 1. Even little babies like this one seem to convey their sense of things in their attitude and in their expressions. Once…

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On Location: Crissy Field Family Session

San Francisco What’s my recipe for a successful family photo shoot? Hope for good weather, find a location that suits the family, and leave space for that je-ne-sais-quoi to swoop in and complete the magic. In this case, letting the…

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On Location: The Rabbit Hole Children’s Theater

San Francisco Kids Workshop San Francisco’s Noe Valley children’s theater, The Rabbit Hole, invited me to capture “Time Travel Camp.” The kids rehearsed, prepared backdrops, got their faces painted, had a lunch break outside, and got ready for the show.…

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San Francisco Family Photo Session

Fisherman’s Wharf Admittedly, the first time I went to Fisherman’s Wharf was when I was seeking an In-n-Out burger. I had heard of the place, but the New Yorker in me assumed it would have something in common with Times…

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Pied Piper Mini Sessions

Portland Pied Piper is a new play cafe in SE Portland – a chill place for parents to relax with a latte or beer while their little kids enjoy the play area.  We had a fantastic turnout for our mini…

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Delights: Great Design, Great Ideas, Great Drama

It’s spring in Portland, and I’m writing from the original Stumptown Cafe today. Are you busy with holiday things this weekend? Most of my weekend will be spent at Pied Piper, a great new play cafe in SE Portland. Good…

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