5 Things To Do Before a Studio Session With Your Newborn

After having a baby, things get hectic. It is best to contact your photographer while you’re pregnant to set up your newborn studio session. Our studio accepts about 4 sessions per month!  The best-laid plans get scrapped, but with a little bit of preparation, you won’t miss the chance to capture photos your newborn that...

Here’s how I failed at taking amazing photographs of my kids…

As some of you may know, I have my studio in Potrero Hill, San Francisco but I live in Petaluma, Sonoma County. We have a wonderful life mixed with exciting urban outings and mud slinging farm excursions! (Check out animal music at Windrush Farms for a fun music+farm animal experience.) I laughed out loud when...

In home Newborn Photography |San Francisco Newborn Photographer

I have a wonderful studio in Potrero Hill, San Francisco that I love to use for my newborn photo sessions. HOWEVER, I am also a newish mom of two little girls. I KNOW what it feels like during those first few days and weeks. I did not want to leave the house or my bedroom...

Want a perfect place to photograph a family in SAN FRANCISCO?

What makes a location amazing for taking family photographs? For me, there are 4 key elements: Lighting, Background, Variety and sometimes Iconography. When I am working with a family with 2 small children, I love having a large space for the children to run and play. It is even more perfect when that space has...

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