The last two years of life in the pandemic have been a crazy ride. A true rollercoaster of ups and downs. As a small business owner who works with babies, I had to adapt and think hard about how to create a minimal risk environment for newborn sessions. I am also immunocompromised which made things even more complicated. I went back and forth on doing the indoor newborn sessions based on surges of cases but I think I finally created a reasonable safety protocol that makes me comfortable and hopefully you as well. It would be a real tragedy to miss photographs of those precious moments when you ..read more

At-home lifestyle newborn sessions are back and I love it. With vaccines being widely distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area and because San Francisco is the first major city in the US to reach herd immunity, I have resumed photographing newborn sessions indoors. For a whole year during the pandemic, I didn’t feel comfortable photographing inside but now as a fully vaccinated individual, I am. I can’t even describe how happy this makes me. I am back to doing what I love most and my work really doesn’t feel like work. Here is one of the most recent lifestyle newborn sessions that I photograp ..read more

The Lockdown Last March I photographed my last indoor newborn session a day before California’s pandemic lockdown. Prior to the formal lockdown, I had not quite realized the degree of danger posed by COVID-19 and the lasting effects it would have on my business. However, I recognized that hard times required hard choices. I decided that, in order to safeguard my own health and the health of my clients I would no longer perform indoor newborn sessions until such close-quarters indoor activities were deemed safe again. I knew this change in my business practice would hurt my earnings and inconve ..read more

Escaping the Pandemic | Family session at the SEa Ranch With the start of the New Year, I have been thinking about all the sessions I have done in the infamous year of 2020. One that pops into my mind as my most favorite, was the session that I photographed at the Sea Ranch. Sea Ranch is a coastal community of mostly vacation homes about 2 hours north of San Francisco. The homes are all uniquely built in the signature weathered wood style (to blend in with the surroundings) and they are sporadically placed along Coastal Highway One. Also, I stumbled upon this NY Times article, which left me in ..read more

Are you wondering what would be a perfect location for your next family or maternity photography session? If so, then look no further. With over ten years of experience in photographing all over the San Francisco Bay Area, I will use my expertise to guide you in choosing the right destination. There are so many gorgeous photography-worthy locations in and around San Francisco which makes it even more difficult to decide. I narrowed it down to ten spots and did my best to describe each location, taking into consideration all the pros and cons. Back in 2018, I wrote my first blog post which high ..read more

What started off as an in-home lifestyle newborn session ended in a beautiful redwood grove. It’s not often that I step outside to take photos of such small babies outdoors but in this case, it was a perfect decision. We did it partly because this baby boy was slightly older then most of the newborns that I photograph but also because we wanted some photos in nature. I suggested the beautiful redwood grove which was located near my client’s home in Berkeley and it turned out to be magical. I really enjoyed meeting this sweet family and had a wonderful time throughout the three hours we spen ..read more

East Bay open spaces are some of the most gorgeous locations for photography sessions. They are easily accessible to all of us and we are literally surrounded by them. I love the golden color of the tall grass, mature oak trees and the sunlight that filters through producing the most beautiful natural light imaginable. If you are not sure where to photograph your next family session, you don’t need to look far. Regional open spaces could be a perfect choice for you and your family. In this blog post, I am featuring one of my all-time favorite families. For the last five years, I have b ..read more

Guess what?! Many of the best locations for photography in the Bay Area are the regional open spaces. These wide open areas have beautiful landscapes that serve as perfect backdrops for portrait sessions. As an alternative to some of the more famous Bay Area surroundings (e.g. the Golden Gate Bridge), the open spaces may be preferable. Open spaces are less crowded and offer a very natural theme. I definitely recommend these locations to my clients, as is evident in one of my recent blog posts: Top Ten Family Photo Locations. Golden Hour Although any open space can exceed expectations in unique ..read more

Choosing to do a lifestyle newborn photoshoot has definite perks. One such perk is the opportunity to include all of the family members into the photos, including the family pet. Personally, dogs are my favorite. When I walk into my client’s home and see a four-legged furry , my heart skips a beat. I just know in that moment, that the session will be a great joy. A dog can add so much energy and character to a photo session. This pup’s name is Bernie and he is absolutely in love with his newborn baby sister. He is also one of the smartest dogs I’ve seen and uniquely aware of what is happen ..read more

One of the best photography spots in the San Francisco Bay Area is definitely Crissy Field. It is a versatile location that is perfect for any type of photoshoots and is a favorite of many local photographers. I love it primarily because of the stunning views of Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay but there are also many other reasons why this is on my top 10 list of go-to places. HISTORY For those who are not familiar, Crissy Field was once a military airfield for the Presidio military base. It used to be a paved over area which was transformed to be one of the most beautiful urban national pa ..read more