Real Sessions & Motherhood Advice Around the Bay Area

How to Pose Naturally in Headshots (Even If You’re Camera Shy):  Tips From a Bay  Area Based Photographer Let’s be honest—being in front of the camera can feel awkward. Even the most confident professionals can freeze up when it’s time to take a headshot. Suddenly, you’re overthinking what to do with your hands, how much […]

Placenta encapsulation has become an increasingly popular part of postpartum recovery for many new mothers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. As a Bay Area newborn and maternity photographer, I sometimes hear clients discussing it during pregnancy or after delivery, especially as more women look for holistic ways to support healing during the fourth trimester.  […]

Planning your maternity photo session is such an exciting part of pregnancy. One of the biggest questions expecting moms ask is,  “What Should I Wear to My Bay Area Maternity Photo Session”. The  right outfit can completely transform your photos and help you feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable during your session. As a Bay Area […]

  Welcoming a newborn into your life is one of the most magical experiences, filled with moments you’ll want to remember forever.  Those first few weeks pass in a blur.   That’s why newborn photography is so special—it captures the beauty, innocence, and fleeting details of your little one’s earliest days. But when is the best […]

Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to get outdoors and book your summertime family photo session with a Livermore  photographer! Summer in Livermore  has a way of slowing everything down just enough to soak it all in—and that’s exactly the feeling you want reflected in your family photos. As a fine art family […]

It’s the bane of every parent of a newborn.    How to get enough sleep!  As any new parent knows, sleep is precious!  Between the feedings, diaper changings, dealing with other children, and household chores, when do you get to sleep???  As a professional Bay Area  newborn photographer, I see many exhausted sleep deprived parents.  Making […]

Help Toddlers to Cooperate During a Family Photo Session | Bay Area Photographer As a Bay Area family photographer and former elementary school teacher, I deeply understand the challenges of toddlers.  You probably already know that getting them to sit, smile, and cooperate can be a challenge.  Between being in a new environment and around […]

For many families, their first “baby” was one with four legs and a wagging tail.  Your pup may have been the center of your home as long as it’s been part of your family, and now your family is growing, and you’re getting ready for a newborn.  As a Bay Area newborn photographer, I’ve been […]

Bay Area Bakeries for Your Little One’s Smash Cake Photography Session One of the best trends in recent years is the smash cake. Can you imagine spending your entire life with chicken cubes and pureed green beans only to be handed an entire cake just for you? Honestly, I think all of us should get […]

One of the most incredible things about being a parent is watching your babies grow from angelic babes-in-arms to a little person waddling about and discovering the world first-hand. Of course, with mobility comes a range of opportunities to discover the curiosities within your home, not all of which are safe for tiny hands. But […]