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 …
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 …
This was such a brilliant idea! These four ladies wanted to capture a moment in time with four generations of beautiful gals. The youngest – Aki – at 3-yrs-old; her mom, Vida, in her 30s; Vida’s mom – Emmy – somewhat older than Vida 😉 ; and Vida’s grandma – the call her Lola (Philippino …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I’ve had so many maternity sessions this summer and fall! There truly must be something in the water around here. I’m so excited to celebrate with Sankalp and Prachi, expecting their first little one — a boy! Here are some sweet photos from our time together. You can check out more photos here!