This is the second year I have photographed this lovely family, and both years we chose a location that was new to me. New locations always have an element of the unknown. Inspiration and creativity, it seems, outweigh the nervousness that comes with the unknown. Ring Mountain is located in the town of Tiburon, Marin…
“Documentation captures time in a bottle, preserving, framing and carrying these moments forward. These are my thoughts when I’m collecting fabric to build new worlds in my quilts.” Catherine Sherman – Quiltmaker and Storyteller Catherine Sherman’s quilts are more than fabric stitched together—they are stories, symbols of empathy, and expressions of unity. Rooted in San…
Photo galleries have a way of becoming something like the people in the images. This lovely little family has a presence you will feel immediately as you look through the pictures below. They were highly tuned in to their surroundings, noticing light and flowers and every little change in energy from their new baby. This…
Where are the places that mean the most to you? Where is your family at ease? Where are you building the memories that are shaping the adults your children will become?
I can’t think of a Bay Area beach less visited. The proximity to more popular spots and the somewhat forgotten trail help, but it feels like a quirk that this place is so little used.
When I step into a family’s home for a newborn session, I hope to cultivate and capture a feeling of peace. Peace is what we all hope to find and feel during those first few weeks of our child’s life. But the transition is hard, physically, emotionally, logistically…it is not always as easy to find…
Crissy Field is a big place with a lot to offer. One of my favorite hidden nooks is called Copper’s Corner, where you find towering Monterey Cypress right up against the beach. Watch the sun set behind the Golden Gate Bridge while the kids or dogs play at the water’s edge! Crissy Field’s East Beach…
The sheer awesomeness of Rodeo Beach can easily be overshadowed by its status as Mill Valley’s backyard beach. But there is a wetland, open headlands, and forested trails all within five minutes of the beach parking lot – a legitimately stunning location in its own right! One of the darkest sand beaches around, when I…
For adventurous families seeking an iconic beach location in SF, this is it. Can’t be beat. Here are a few teasers from a favorite Summer photo session at Marshall’s. Scroll down for more information about how to enjoy this hidden gem of San Francisco. Marshall’s Beach in San Francisco is the closest beach to the…
If you are looking for a beautiful coastal location near San Francisco without the crowds, try Thornton State Beach. Here are a few teasers from a favorite Fall photo session at Thornton. Want to see more? Check out these recent session galleries.