Janet loves the San Francisco Bay Area so much that during a visit many years ago, she decided to move here.  Her love for the Bay Area...

Even through the chilly dense fog, I Tigger-esquely bounced over to greet Julie and her family when I saw them walking towards me. That...

So a few years ago when my youngest was in Kindergarten, her class had a project to make a 3D Dr. Seuss character.  While most made their...

I started writing this loooong blog post about why Mini Sessions don’t work, at least not for true Lifestyle Photography, but it became...

Life is like a Conga dance.  It is rhythmic.  It moves in a direction — can be right or wrong, and sometimes moves erratically.  You’re...

What does the flower smell like?  Grape. How about this one?  Cotton candy. What does that one smell like?  Sunshine. I adore kids for...

I had another fun playdate, I mean, photoshoot with my little buddies, Rory and Dex!  🙂 This time, it was at their mom’s workplace,...

[ENDEARING:  adjective.  Manifesting or evoking affection. To give rise to love.  Beloved.] That is the word that perfectly sums up Joe...

Roberta and Alex wanted to have their shoot in Arizona where they’d be around cacti and the warm sun. Except we didn’t go to Arizona, and...

I won’t tell you how much I love this family. I won’t tell you how special it is to have friends who believe in you, encourage you, and...

I think one of the greatest gifts is creating a memory with someone you love, and a bonus would be to have a photoshoot that captures...

When you and your spouse are both turning the big 5-0 AND it’s your 20 year wedding anniversary AAAAND you adopted your first puppy, you...

Now, onto Part Two of last year’s winning images.  This one is about moments! A “moment” is defined as a split second of time ~OR~ a...

It is time to reveal the winning images from last year! The photos that made it into this category were chosen based on the role light...

Sometimes my shoots take me to far away lands, like in a dragon’s lair where we were engulfed by the hazy breath of these mystical...

Sure, some things I may ask you to do during your shoot may feel strange or even downright goofy.  To some.  Maaaaaybe.  🙂 That’s where...

While I was cramming for midterms one ordinary College day, I received a phone call that broke a long silence.  It was a good friend who...

I know I sound like Cheesy McCheeserson, but some shoots feel more like I’m playing and hanging out with friends than a job.  Nah, let’s...

Family is like a puzzle.  It can be a big puzzle with lots of pieces, a small puzzle with big pieces, or anything in-between.  The pieces...

Hmmmm….what could the pink balloon stand for?!!  😉 SQUEEEEE!!!  I’m so excited for The S Family! This Lifestyle Maternity Photography...