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Day in the Life Business Portraits- You ARE Your Brand
“I am doing Reiki on you. I am imaging an orange aura surrounding your body.” Patty said while I was taking her picture. That was a first, and I hope not the last, time a client bathes me in reiki while I am taking their business portraits!! I am LOVING my new...
What The Actual Fuck
Last night as I was getting ready for bed I noticed some body sensations that demanded my attention. I unconsciously went to reach for my phone to distract myself. I immediately reflected back on a blog I read earlier in the day, by my extremely talented and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Real Life Superheroes! {family photography potrero hill}
My first email from Kim was in June of 2011. Kim was pregnant with twins and wanted to schedule maternity and newborn photo sessions. From that first email, I could feel Kim's awesome personality shinning through. I have done many photos sessions with Kim and her...
How High Can Maddie Jump?? {family photographer san jose}
This high! These have to be some of my favorite jumping photos ever! And you know I love jumping photos. Remember our Christmas card last year? I always get photos of Maddie jumping and this year she outdid herself! The San Jose Heritage Rose Garden is a place that...
When is the Best Time for Professional Family Photos? {family photographer golden gate park}
I got a phone call from Emily inquiring about setting up a family photo session with her little girl Addie, who was almost one. Emily mentioned that "the iPhone photos are great and all but it's really time for professional family photos". I always tell my clients,...
Maternity Session on a Gorgeous Day {maternity photographer san francisco}
Getting to photograph my clients in this amazing city of ours makes my job, that much better. San Francisco is an amazing backdrop, and on a gorgeous day, there is nothing better. Emily spotted this cool wall. It looked amazing with her eyes. I was so happy she liked...
Belly Meets the Bay {San Francisco Maternity Photographer}
When Claire contacted me to take her maternity portraits, the main thing she wanted was San Francisco as the background. Her and hubby, Sean, are not from San Francisco and don't know how long they will live here. Claire wanted to be able to look back on this special...
Alden Rocks His 1 Year Photo Session! {san francisco family photographer}
I had been looking forward to this photo session with Alden for awhile, and it did not disappoint! I had taken Kristi's maternity photos and Alden's newborn photos last year and couldn't wait to see him as a one year old. I loved that Kristi had always brought so many...
Rilka and Sadie {family photography mountain view}
Probably one of my favorite things about my job is getting to know my clients and watch their family's grow. I did a maternity session with Kim and Ben when they were expecting the twins. I have done newborn, sitting up photos and now, they are running! I love seeing...
Motorcycle Fun! {family photographer san francisco}
One of my favorite things about family photo sessions, is going on an adventure with the family and really creating memories. This was my second family session with baby Philomena and I know they were up for anything. Little did I know a stranger on a motorcycle would...
Fun on location with Suhi and Jarred {maternity photographer Piedmont}
I love when couples have fun and are up for anything. Suhi had contacted me about doing maternity photos and had some ideas for places to shoot. She said that Mountain View Cemetery was close to their home and very beautiful. She asked if it was weird to shoot at a...