Maternity

Prenatal yoga is one of the best practices there is! You spend your entire pregnancy navigating the countless aches and pains of this season. It feels like each day brings a new, uncomfortable symptom as your body struggles to keep up with its constant growth. Prenatal yoga works with those changes while helping you build […]

The truth is, being pregnant is hard. It’s challenging both mentally and physically. Taking a prenatal yoga class can relieve all those aches, pains, and changes associated with pregnancy. Not only will the programs help with the physical challenges, but also the mental ones. As with traditional yoga, prenatal yoga stretches and relaxes both the […]

Your child’s birth is the most important moment in your entire life. You have dreamed for so long about holding them in your arms for the first time. Now that it’s almost here, you are doing whatever you can to prepare. If you have been considering hiring a doula, the very first step is to […]

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 […]

If you’re thinking about having a pregnancy photo shoot, here are 8 Pregnancy Photo  Tips from a Bay Area Maternity Photographer (ME!) to help make sure your photos turn out beautifully. #1 – Location Pick a location that has meaning to you. It could be somewhere you and your partner love to go on dates, […]

As a Brentwood maternity photographer, I have seen that taking care of your health should always be a priority, especially if you are expecting or planning to do so soon. While eating healthy, getting enough exercise and plenty of water, and taking the right vitamins are all great starts. It doesn’t replace the benefits of […]

  Thinking about having a pregnancy photo shoot?  As a longtime San Francisco Bay Area maternity photographer, I’ve photographed countless glowing mamas and their families. A maternity session is a beautiful way to capture your journey into motherhood, and with the right preparation, your photos can become heirlooms you’ll treasure forever.  Whether you’re planning your […]

As a Bay Area maternity photographer, I’ve seen how bellies full of babies and hearts full of anticipation benefit when moms take time to pause. But it’s not just during pregnancy that we need a reset. Whether you’re nurturing a newborn, managing toddler chaos, or guiding teens into independence, motherhood demands so much of you. […]

Choosing a midwife is personal. It’s about finding someone who listens, empowers, and holds space for your birth story to unfold. As a Bay Area maternity photographer, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of that kind of support. The peace it brings and the strength it sparks in families can not be found anywhere else. Midwives […]