Today is a special day. Not for any reason big and popular or having to do with Carrie Fisher (though I have to admit, I think she’d approve of my day). No, dear friends… today is my dog’s birthday. And I am excited beyond comprehension to combine my love for my little moo-pig and my […]

Although I focus a lot of my time and energy on weddings and engagements, there’s just something about kids and families that I can’t quite pull away from. I love hearing giggles as I direct mom and dad into a tickle fight, I love watching parents melt next to me as their kiddo gives me […]

In honor of this gorgeous mama-to-be surpassing her due date by a FULL WEEK, I wanted to get this amazing snowy Tahoe maternity session up on the blog! (It’ll give you something to read when you go into labor Amanda! lol) Amanda and I met at a bridal show in Berkeley in February. I know […]

As time goes on and I continue this project I feel an ever stronger urger to continue sharing stories of women who fight and overcome. There is so much strength that comes from listening to others. Stories that feel so personal to the teller sometimes make a profound impact on the most unlikely listener. Stories […]

This is the second installment of the TO BE WOMAN photo project and blog series. It aims to focus in on women’s lives and women’s stories in an attempt to bring us closer together through honesty, empathy, and understanding. This week since the Women’s March has been unfailingly frightening, but I’m filled with a defiant and […]

The To Be Project is about women from all walks of life whose stories deserve to be heard and appreciated.

I know, I know… you JUST got over the New Year’s Eve hangover. But believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking ahead for one of my favorite holidays, VALENTINE’S DAY! Ahhh… the holiday of love. There are so many ways to celebrate, so many ways to capture memories that will carry your love […]

FALL MINI SESSIONS now open for booking with availability on SATURDAY OCTOBER 29TH and SUNDAY OCTOBER 30TH! Plenty of morning sessions available both days and limited golden hour sessions on Saturday evening! Sessions include:-30 minutes of super fun photography time at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek-Two adorable and distinctly different prop sets to work within-Gorgeous […]

Today’s the day we celebrate our one and only Mothers. They’re wicked smart, they’re uproariously funny, they’re always there when we need them and darn it, they’ve put up with us since the day we took away their normal sleeping patterns. We’re lucky folk, you and I, to have moms so wonderful! So today I’ve […]