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09/12/2024

Come get a fresh new headshot with me in Golden Gate Park on September 22nd! I’ll be doing eight 20 minute sessions, so bring a friend or two and plan to have lunch together after your sessions. Link in stories and in my bio.

09/03/2024

Since it can be a little nerve wracking to meet up with a stranger (hi, it’s me!) and have them stick a camera in your face, that can feel daunting. But I have to say, I think in the end we always get there.

I’m thinking of scheduling a headshot day in Golden Gate Park in late September - any interest? I’ll be able to charge a little less per person since I won’t have to factor in travel time.

(Am I a dork because it sounds super fun to me to take pictures of people’s faces all day?)

09/28/2023

A reminder - only two days left to sign up for mini sessions! Find the link in my Fall Minis '23 highlight.

I'm so looking forward to them!

09/18/2023

Sometimes people ask me what's the most challenging thing I've ever photographed. The real answer is small fast birds, like canaries (I used to do quite a bit of volunteer photography for San Francisco Animal Care and Control). Fortunately, these days, I'm not called upon for canary photos much.

After birds, cats and young children are definitely the trickiest. (People are always so impressed I can photograph their dogs - dogs are easy! They know their names, love treats, and sit on command.)

So what are my tips for photographing young kids? First of all, start with reasonable expectations. Your toddler won't be able to pose and smile for the camera the whole session - that's a lot to ask even from an adult! Expect that we'll need to be flexible and try a few tactics to get successful photos.

Also, be quick! Get into a pose and take the photos fast, before your young child has exited the scene for something more interesting, like a cool pile of dirt. This is not the time for checking that everyone's outfits are wrinkle-free - try to do that before you set up the photo.

Use a toy that makes noise to get their attention. I have a couple of squeaky toys that I use to get babies, toddlers, and dogs to look at the camera. They work almost every time!

Take short breaks, reset frequently. If it's not working, let your kids run around for a minute or do some quick jumping jacks, then try again.

And last but maybe most important, embrace serendipity! Photograph kids doing what they end up doing, even if it's not what you planned. I took these four photos at the end of a maternity/family session, and no one was giving any instructions or planning out poses. She wanted to get in the laundry basket and lie on the floor, so that's what I photographed. And I love these photos just as much as (if not more than) the other photos from the session.

Let me know if you have any other tips for photographing young kids, or if you try any of these!

And if you want to get your family in front of my camera, send me a DM or consider signing up for a mini session on September 30th or October 1st. L!nk in my Fall Minis '23 highlight.

09/11/2023

I'm always reminding myself to photograph the hands - there's just something about hands that is so expressive and intimate. Also, no one minds a moment during a photo session where they can do whatever they want with their face!

These two photos are the same set of hands - one from their engagement session and one from their maternity session. So fun to see them juxtaposed like this! (Also, can you guess which is which? Pretty tricky!)

03/09/2023

It was so fun (and also a little nerve-racking!) to photograph my brother's engagement photos! Whenever someone close to me wants to schedule a session I feel so honored and also I hope I can live up to their expectations. 😅

We chose the SF Botanical Garden, one of my absolute favorite spots to photograph in, and it didn't disappoint with the gorgeous backdrops! 🌿🌱🌲🌳

I'm so excited for these two, they make such a good pair AND they photograph like a dream together. Honestly, what more could you want?

11/13/2022

You know that saying they have in Scandinavia, "there's no bad weather, only bad clothing?" (Or something like that?) I feel the same way about taking photographs. With the right perspective and preparation, you can take beautiful photos in any weather. And sometimes the worse the weather, the better the photos!

Recently I was at Sutro Baths (one of my favorite SF spots for photos) for a day of mini sessions, and it was the foggiest I've maybe ever seen anywhere in SF, which is really saying something. The fog was so heavy it was almost raining. And I was so excited to shoot in such fun weather!

Yes, I felt a little bad for my families who had to ride out the fog and the wind with me, but since it was a day of mini sessions, after 30 minutes they could retreat to a warm car and go home to big bowls of soup or mugs of hot chocolate.

After all the sessions were over, I walked down toward Ocean Beach and took a few photos just for myself. I almost didn't want to go home to edit photos, so I spent a few more minutes with the fog and the waves. And now any time I look at those photos I'll remember the feeling of being next to the Pacific Ocean, in the middle of a cloud, cold but also exhilarated.

10/27/2022

Are you team shoes or team no-shoes? I’m honestly barefoot inside as much as possible while Evan is only comfortable with huge work boots on. (Yes, we’ve argued about this. No, no one budged on their position.)

And I love a good barefoot photo moment! I feel like there’s something about being barefoot that just feels casual, comfortable, and free. Especially for cute little feet like these, but also give me a couple barefoot on the beach, or in the grass? I’m all for it!

P.S. I still have a couple of spots left for mini sessions this weekend on the morning of October 29th at Sutro Baths. The info is saved to my highlights. Send me an email or DM if you’re interested and want to learn more!

07/11/2022

I was looking at these photos from a shoot with a few years ago, and aside from the obviously gorgeous model and location, it struck me that this is a pretty simple formula for portrait success: simple outfit (this is 4 pieces and two colors!), simple background, and soft light!

A lot of the preparation for my photo sessions is just making sure we have the light and the location in place (the outfit is up to you!). Once we have the right time of day and a pretty spot to shoot in, then we can play! And we're guaranteed to get some pretty awesome photos.

Do you have a favorite simple go-to summer outfit? I love a linen dress, personally! And I'm slowly and cautiously starting to explore hats.

06/24/2022

I’ve been having fun recently trying something new and taking some photos at Evan’s NCRC track days for their social media (my husband Evan is one of the owners of NCRC). I definitely prefer photographing people! But it’s fun to stretch my photography muscles in a new direction for a bit. Have you tried anything new lately? There’s no feeling like being a beginner again - it can be so invigorating!

06/07/2022

I have a simple philosophy when it comes to makeup for photos - your makeup should feel like YOU.

That means if you're a no makeup person in your everyday life (I usually am), you don't have to wear any for your photo session either, unless you want to! I'm a big believer that the right lens and the right light do a lot of the same work of makeup, evening out your skintone and giving you a little glow.

Now, if you do want to wear makeup and you want some direction, I think what photographs most beautifully is a more dramatic eye paired with a more minimal cheek and lip (swipe through the gallery for a few examples I think are lovely).

But most importantly, wear what makes you feel comfortable and like yourself. You don't need a makeover to take gorgeous photos - just show up as the person you already are.

Do you have favorite everyday makeup you can't live without? I'll be sharing mine in stories tomorrow!

05/23/2022

Crissy Field - such a great photo session location! But why?

Well, do you like beach photos? It’s got that. Do you want the Golden Gate Bridge in a few photos? It can do that! Would you like some photos on a beautiful lawn? How about some palm trees? Do you like white shingled buildings? What about a few gritty industrial style buildings? It’s got all of that!

I love that every time I photograph at Crissy Field, I find another fun background that I’ve never used before - it’s truly the gift that keeps on giving. It was just perfect for this combination family/senior photo session. And even if, in true SF fashion, we were all prettttty chilly by the end of the session - at least we got some amazing photos!

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