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Surrounded by love

This post is a a sad post. Yet a happy one as well. That’s very contradictory, I know. Lydia called me to talk about scheduling a portrait session for herself & her children with her grandparents. I always love shooting grandparent sessions, so of course I was super excited. As life happens for many people, […]

Superhero = made by loving mommy & daddy

This growing superhero has the best mommy & daddy! And no I am not just saying that because they will read this post. It’s the truth. PERIOD. So many times we meet someone and say “WOW what a great kid!” or “That little boy is so smart!” Why do we never say “That kid has […]

sneak peek… Superhero!!

I could tell you a thousand stories about this session…. but instead I will tease you and show you 2 images only.

Growing faster than the wind and running just as fast too!

I met this little guy soooo long ago. He was just a tiny little baby then. He’s always been a GREAT baby and his mom, well forgitaboutit! She’s super awesome, she’s the kind of person you can go hang out with and just sit with for hours talking about everything and nothing or just not […]

Family Portraits in San Francisco

There’s no time like the present! This family traveled all over the United States to come visit mom & dad and do a family session while in town in beautiful San Francisco. They showed up looking fabulous! I loved the details and careful thought to their outfits. I will let the images speak for themselves […]