Siblings, friends

Erik contacted me a while back, looking to do some photos of him, his girlfriend (Jessica), his sister (Alishia), and her boyfriend (Kenyon). When I inquired as to any particular occasion, I learned that Kenyon and Alishia are moving to Washington soon, and they wanted to have a fun evening out together to celebrate their …

Foodies!

Probably the most unusual request I’ve had for photos this year is to take a few food-related photos for Linda and Kelly of California’s Artisans: http://www.californiaartisanmarket.com/ Kelly is also the author of GrownUp Cookies. In order to keep their blog up to date, they wanted some cute photos of them with different artisan foods, so …

Playing dress up

When deciding on a location, Marjorie suggested we use her new home — she’s renting a room adjacent to a lovely Los Altos home with the most amazing view ever. Meeting at her place was an awesome idea! Not only did we find some gorgeous backdrops, but it gave us the flexibility to have her …

A walk down the street

I’m not a pet person in general. I don’t have any myself, unless you count a pile of plush cuties that neither eat, poop, or require shots. But when this family contacted me about including their sweet lab in their family photos, I was delighted! I can appreciate the role a pooch plays in a …

Baby brother on the way!

I learned a new baby-naming tradition with this cute family, expecting their second cutie! They choose the name based on their Holy Book and the day the baby is born. There are different letters associated with different days. I could tell that they are anxiously awaiting the day they can make the decision! Big sis …

He’s 4!

This family has a fun tradition of doing a photo session every year for Logan’s birthday. This year, he turned 4! (In July, but hey, who’s counting???) We found a beautiful little marina near Alviso for a wide open, nautical type setting. Great walking trails, and stunning views of San Francisco Bay! It took Logan …

When the Grandparents are here… photos!!

I’ve have enjoyed many family sessions this summer/fall that included the grandparents, and this one was no exception! Connie’s mom and dad were visiting from overseas for just a short time, so I am glad we were able to get together for a family shoot! I know that the kids, Anson and Kelsie, will miss …

Nina & Kenny Engagements

Engagement sessions are so much fun for me as it reminds me of my own engagement period! Such fun to capture those happy and sweet moments, especially for this awesome couple. Nina & Kenny met in college across the country and plan to get married in New York closer to Nina’s family. They are out …

Professional and handsome

I had a lot of fun with Devesh, capturing his good looks and dashing personality for the professional world to see! This engineer needed some up-to-date shots so that he looks his best for the corporate world! We got to explore Downtown San Jose for a different look than the usual “nature”. I love the …