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Serenity Gathering 2018- Feeling All The Feels
My friend Sage messaged me two weeks ago letting me know she was leaving Guatemala to come back to the bay, and she would be leaving the very next morning for Serenity Gathering 2018. Sage then said, as she does, "I will manifest a ticket for you to join." In perfect...
Outside The Box Family Photos- We Want To Take Photos In Salvation Army
When I got a text from a perspective client saying they were happy to see "real" images on my website, not stock "Pinterest" looking family photos, I knew this was going to be a perfect shoot. I have to say that things are clicking into place every day. I love when...
My New Clarity-Get Ready This Is Exciting!
I am back! Well, it's not that I really went away, I just took a break from working full time. Over the past two years I have been focussing on healing my stage iv metastatic breast cancer. It has taken me on the most incredible journey. It has physically taken me to...
“Please, Don’t Make Me Do A Yoga Pose” – Your Business Portraits Don’t Need To Be Literal
Lucia : "I don't want to do a yoga pose. Please don't make me do yoga poses" Me: I'm not going to make you do yoga poses, I promise" It was very apparent Lucia had a very good grasp of what she was and wasn't looking for. Lucia was looking for me to create authentic...
Shenanigans with Kate
You know what I love? Photographing happy babies and happy parents! This squad was nothing short of a dream to photograph. Not sure what is in that mug but seems like some magic happy potion from Harry Potter. I met Dan and Kelly when I joined their Burning Man camp...
The Intimacy of Burning Man
The intimacy of Burning Man started immediately after I was invited to join an amazing service camp named Cafe Surprise. Lucky for me, I got a last minute ticket to BM(only 15 mins after I reached out on FB looking for one, thanks Nan!). I immediately started getting...
The Next Chapter for Anthony and I
When we got married in Reno in 1990, I don’t think anyone thought it would last. I was 20, Anthony 26. We had lived together for a year and a half at that point. We were two young adults who had an opportunity to go to Australia for a year with the cosmetics company I...
Metastatic Breast Cancer- My New Reality
I don't think you can ever be prepared to hear the words “You Have Cancer”. We hear the word “cancer” daily, but you just hope it is not used when talking about your health. I heard these words on April 29th. In a way I wasn’t really surprised. My mom had primary...
Newborn Photography Session in Oakland
When Karl contacted me to set up a newborn photography session, in their home in Oakland, I was beyond excited. From his first email, I knew I wanted to be their family photographer. I love photographing all kinds of families. Karl and Bret were expecting their first...
Why and How to Back Up Your Digital Images-Preserve Your Memories
When is the last time you gathered everyone around your iPad to look through your digital files? Do you remember the last time you were able to find the photos you were looking for on your computer? Have you ever backed up your photos from your laptop to an external...
The Importance of Photo Albums-My Mission to Preserve Your Memories
I recently spent a whole day making photo albums for my clients, 15 to be exact. It is something I get a lot of satisfaction from. I am a bit obsessive when it comes to photo albums. They are at the heart of my photography business. It has really become my mission to...
Backyard Family Photography Session {family photographer Daly City}
Cynthia emailed me to let me know she had picked her favorite pictures for their album, from their recent family photography session. She also mentioned that her print order was in her online cart. I looked at her cart and laughed out loud. I was so happy and...
Stripping Down For the New Year- What Was I Thinking?
It’s funny how something that seems like such a good idea at midnight, while scrolling around on FB, can seem so ridiculously crazy in the light of day. It goes something like this. You are at your computer, alone in the dark. Scrolling…....
Happy 8th Birthday Miss Maddie! {family photographer}
Today little Miss Maddie turns 8 years old. She is hardly little anymore. It is crazy how fast she has grown up. To think I took her first photos when she was in her mama's belly, is pretty cool. Her parents loved her more than words could express, even before they...
The Best Place For Family Photography Is Your Home-My Top 5 Reasons Why
"Where should we do our family photos? How about Ocean Beach or the Golden Gate bridge?" I get these questions weekly. It is officially family portrait season and I am a family photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area. The best place for family photos to be taken is...
“I Want to Share Good News With You” – 20 Years in The Union
I got a text from Anthony last night asking me where I was? He said he had good news to share. I was out with my photographer friend Jen, on a spontaneous get together for early dinner. One of my favorite things about my job is the amazing photographer friends I have...
The Key to a Happy Baby is Having a Relaxed Parental Unit {newborn photographer menlo park}
It seems like the babies I have photographed this year have been so well behaved! I know that they aren't really "well behaved" but they are just so good. Again, I know that it's not the baby really being good, but that's how it feels. they are just very content. I...
“Maybe I’m too spontaneous! (Last minute request for maternity photography)”- {maternity photographer san leandro}
When I read - "Maybe I'm too spontaneous! (Last minute request for maternity photography & infant shots)" in the email subject line, I knew I was going to like Rachel. I am the queen of last minute planning and so are a lot of my favorite clients! Time gets away from...
Here I Am- Intimate, Raw & Spontaneous
When I started my business back in 1996, I remember all the time and energy I put into naming my business. It was hard work but I declared that I would do business as Small Miracles Photography. It was perfect! To me it summed up pregnancy. A small miracle. There...
What You Capture in Moments Helps Me See Being In Love
I met Carrie at the Homeless Prenatal Program 7 years ago. She works with the moms I photograph. I loved that we shared the same name, easy to remember. But, in all fairness Carrie is not a person you could forget. Carrie is my kind of gal. She is raw, unapologetic...
The Raw Truth at 8:00am….Really!
I was coming home after dropping off my daughter at school and heard Terry Crews being interviewed on the radio. I knew he was on Brooklyn Nine Nine ( I have never watched but my hubby and son love it), I knew he was a comedian and the Old Spice guy. Other than that...
The Road to 19 {san francisco}
19 years ago today, on this Groundhog Day, my little girl Sydney was born in a hospital in San Francisco. Having a child changes your life. You know it will change your life. People tell you, your life will never be the same. Even though we have no idea how it will...
Pregnant Mom, Strong Dad, Skilled Nanny, Professional Photographer vs. Three Toddlers {lafayette lifestyle photography}
When Angie called to see if I was available to photograph her third pregnancy, the first thing I said was, "You are STILL pregnant??" She laughed and said how everyone kept asking her that. I photographed her previous two pregnancies, the last one being with the twin...
Awesome In Laws! {san francisco family photographer}
When Amy called to ask if I had availability on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I pretty much thought, um no. At that point I had been shooting family sessions since September and was ready for a few days off. I had already scheduled that as my first day off in a...
I love my vendors {photographer san francisco}
One of the best things about living in San Francisco is all of the amazing artisans. I am lucky enough to work a few of them. I try to work with as many local vendors as possible, as I love being able to actually visit them and see how my things are made. I was...
And Ozie makes 5! {family photography menlo park}
I met Teryn 5 or 6 years ago, when my kids were in middle school. Teryn was running a fundraising campaign at their school. I helped Teryn stuff envelopes one day and we hit it off. She goes by T-Money to the kids at school, because she helps their schools raise...
Why You Let the Little One Play With an Umbrella When It’s Not Raining {lifestyle family photographer san francisco}
I believe you should let your children share who they are during the photo shoot and I promise you will love what transpires. I could tell from the first email that Amanda believed this too. She had a laid back vibe and I was so excited to capture their family being...
A Day in the Life {lifestyle family session meno park}
I knew from the very first email that I was going to love working with the Reif family. In the first email Teresa told me how they moved into a new home and that it has changed their lives. She told me how it put the focus on family. Teresa told me they scheduled...
How fast newborns change and grow! {newborn photographer san francisco}
What a sweet baby. Maeve was just a few weeks older than a lot of the newborns I photograph, and it is just fascinating to see how much a baby learns in just a few weeks time! This is why I think we all love newborn photos so much. We know how fast they change and...
In Loving Memory- Kimberly Brigati Wang {family photographer mountain view}
My last blog post featured photos from a very special photo shoot with one of my favorite clients Kim and her sister Jessica. The session was a gift from Kim to Jessica for Christmas. The session featured Superhero costumes that Jessica had made for her and Kim to...