Catherine and Gerald were lucky to tie the knot last year right before the craziness of the pandemic happened. Although they originally had bigger plans for their one year anniversary, the couple didn’t want to let this special day slip away without honoring it. When she reached out to me about a stylish bay area […]

Photographers- winter is here, which means fewer sessions and weddings are taking place. This can be a very slow time for photographers who may now find extra time on their hands compared to the spring, summer, and fall months. If you find yourself twiddling your thumbs, trying to figure out what to do next to […]

I had an instant connection with Laura the moment she told me about her daughter Reese. Not only is this the name of my best friend’s daughter, but Reese and Hayden (my daughter) are only 7 day apart in age! I knew fairly confidently that their home was probably about as crazy as mine during […]

Are you one of the many couples who recently got engaged this holiday season? If so, a big congrats! Perhaps you already know exactly the look and feel you are wanting for your wedding. Or maybe you need to do some more exploring to determine exactly how you want your big day to go. If […]

Everyone knows that 2020 was a tough year for small businesses, especially those in the wedding industry. We saw our entire years work vanish in front of our eyes within a month or two. Although there were so many struggles this year brought myself, my business, and my family- there were also so many unexpected […]

With vaccines starting to roll out, couples planning a 2021 wedding during the covid-19 pandemic can stay hopeful that they can still tie the knot this year. Although it is hard to predict what the future months might bring in terms of the pandemic, here are some tips that ensure you can look forward to […]

Can you believe Christmas is already next week? This year seems like it has been flying by! If you are still in need of a few more gifts this holiday season, here are some last minute photo Christmas gift ideas for you. Framed Prints Framed prints for your home are always a good idea. Gift […]

When Chris reached out about planning a surprise proposal for this long-time girlfriend, Jocelyn, I couldn’t have been more excited. This sweet couple grew up together and now I was about to document a huge milestone in their love story. What started as a fun portrait session turned into a real east bay engagement! About […]

It’s a well known fact that it takes more than just delivering pretty photos to impress your clients. Running a photography business is also about creating an experience that has your clients coming back again and again. Here are 3 easy ways to level up your client expreince to ensure your clients leave as raving […]

It’s hard to imagine a big, beautiful forest of giant redwoods smack in the middle of a bustling Bay Area city. We found such a gem of a spot for Lisa and Patrick’s sweet Oakland engagement photos located in the Joaquin Miller Park. Lisa brought along her cute pup Jeffrey and even dressed him in […]