In 2013, I wrote a book on taking selfies. I felt strongly the phenomenon of people taking self-portraits to document their lives that the iPhone had unleashed was beginning to have a cultural impact. But back then, I could not have imagined the kinds of adventures that would be created around selfie-taking in the near future.
It seems like the holiday season starts earlier every year, doesn’t it? Summer is barely over and we’re ordering Pumpkin Spice Lattes. There is ONE thing, though, that you should pre-plan a little bit in order to have the best holiday season ever, can you guess what it is?
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 of the fun from this Oakland family photography session. Continue reading “Capturing Childhood Memories”
What could be more San Francisco than climbing to the top of Billy Goat Hill, where you can see the entire skyline and rows of Victorian houses all over town? I loved this location suggestion from one of my clients for their Noe Valley family photos.
Continue reading “On Location: San Francisco Family Portrait”
I loved this family’s Christmas card look. They did a great job of combining vibrant California colors with a festive holiday vibe.
Continue reading “On Location: Family Portraits in Los Angeles”
One of my favorite Oakland spots is in the Temescal neighborhood — two alleyways that used to be rows of carriage houses, called Temescal Alleys. The stalls are now filled with the best boutiques, ice cream, donuts, and espresso all in one gorgeous place.
I love it when a family wants to dress up for a photo shoot. Their formal elegance looked amazing against the concrete background of this architecture in Berkeley, California. Continue reading “On Location: Berkeley Baby Photos”
Sometimes it hits me how influenced my life has become by Instagram. I use it to scope out cool spots to visit when I’m traveling, to scout locations for my clients, and all day long for visual inspiration.
After driving over the Bay Bridge countless times between San Francisco and Oakland, I decided to make a stop in the middle.
Continue reading “On Location: Treasure Island Family Session”
I don’t exactly wish for super bright sunlight for a portrait session but on this occasion I was thrilled with the results.
Continue reading “On Location: Family Photos at Crissy Field”
