I photographed Esther in her home in Medford, Ore., the day after Thanksgiving. They still had guests who were in town for the holiday coming and going. My mom joined me for the session and enjoyed some pecan pie while Esther got dressed in her green tutu. Esther, who was born in July, is a...
Gordon & Marley are celebrating their first Christmas this year. They got all dressed up and we headed out with their mom and dad, Lisa and Mike, and big sister Justyne, to get some holiday photos near their aunt’s home in Alameda. Gordon had apparently had a hard day of playing. He fell asleep twice...
Alana was super sleepy when I visited her home in Oakland. When I arrived, her mom, Evalani, gave me a delicious cup of chai tea and almond milk. Their house smelled of spice. Chickens roamed around outside as Alana, her dad Pete, Evalani and I wandered around their property searching for various spots for their...
Preparing for photo sessions can sometimes be daunting – picking out outfits, locations, times and themes. One of the most important things is making sure you feel amazing, both inside and out before stepping in front of the camera. To help with this preparation journey, I contacted Jenn, the manager of Sumbody in Alameda. Sumbody...
Lisa is expecting Marley and her brother, whose name is still being finalized, May 6. I met with her this month to photograph her belly shots, in case the babies decide to make an early arrival. Lisa has been on bed rest for a while, so I met her in her home for a session....
