West Hollywood
I loved this family’s Christmas card look. They did a great job of combining vibrant California colors with a festive holiday vibe.
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Tag: modern kids photography
On Location: Oakland Baby Session
Temescal Alleys
Oakland Baby Photography
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.
On Location: Family Photo Shoot in SF
San Francisco
A question I get asked a lot is whether a mini session can really be enough time to get good photos.
On Location: Sisters in San Francisco
Three sisters! Aren’t these girls darling? Continue reading “On Location: Sisters in San Francisco”
On Location: Family Portraits in Oakland
Oakland Family Photography
If you’re in the Bay Area, you will want to check out this gorgeous little shopping area of Oakland called Temescal Alley. It’s actually two alleys that were once carriage houses.
What to Wear for Your Family Photo Session
What to Wear
A lot of parents ask me what to wear and how to prep kids’ outfits for their photo sessions. Wardrobe planning can be stressful! Continue reading “What to Wear for Your Family Photo Session”
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.
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.
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. Using the time machine they built, the groups of “scientists” counted down to blast off to other worlds, expressed in dance. Have a peek at all the fun!
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On Location: Kite Hill Baby Portraits
San Francisco Baby Photography
A mom-and-baby mini session is a pretty precious Mother’s Day idea, in case you’re wondering how to spend the day. Here’s some inspiration from Kite Hill – a tiny little park tucked into Noe Valley overlooking downtown San Francisco. I like finding spots not everyone has seen for especially unique photography. Even locals don’t know about this hidden spot!