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Marin Photoshoot Location: Eucalytpus Grove
This Marin photoshoot location is truly a stunner, and so versatile that it’s one of my favorites to use year-round and at all times of day!
Inspiration: Oakland In-Home Family Photoshoot
Some sessions deserve a share all their own. This recent Oakland family session is one of them!
How to Get Your Family Pumped about Family Photos in 10 minutes or Less
The number one most important thing to do in your family photos with me? Have fun! Here’s how.
The Easiest Way to Get Great Photos of Preteens and Teens
As a mom of a preteen with many newly minted teenage clients, getting great photos of teens can feel SO hard. In this article, I walk you through the sure-fire way to get teens on board with their photos and make them easy, and fun!
Why Choose Outdoor Maternity Photos?
Choosing what type of maternity session should be easy, but sometimes it isn’t! In this post, learn about all of the reasons why you would choose an outdoor maternity session versus a studio or in-home.
How to Prepare for In-Home Newborn Photos
Getting ready for newborn photos does not need to be a full production. With cozy outfits, a few clean corners and the brightest part of the day, your home becomes the perfect backdrop. These simple tips help you prepare for in-home newborn photos without stress or perfection.
How to Find a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Family Photographer
Finding the right family photographer is about more than pretty photos. It is about feeling seen, comfortable, and reflected in the images. This post shares what to look for on a website, in posing, and through language so your photos actually feel like you.
Why Everyone Is Searching for the Best Rated Newborn Photographer
If you have ever typed “best rated newborn photographer” into AI at 3 a.m., you are in good company. New parents do it every day while trying to figure out who they can trust with these once in a lifetime photos. My newborn sessions are simple, bright and calm, and parents often tell me the experience feels easy even when their baby or toddler has other plans. If you want photos you will actually print and a session that won’t stress you out, this post breaks it all down.
Bay Area Christmas Studio Photos
Christmas studio photos are one of the easiest ways to capture your family during the holidays. My Sausalito studio in Marin County is bright, simple and designed to keep kids comfortable. With over ten years of experience, I know how to get real smiles from every age. Choose a quick 20 minute family session or a fast 10 minute kids portrait, wear pajamas or something formal, and bring a favorite stuffed animal if it helps.