Have you stopped to smell the roses? Stopping to smell the roses is our reminder to enjoy all the beauty of the world around us and live a life of gratitude for all we have. I’m so glad that the Liu family suggested the dreamy rose filled Heather Farms Gardens located in Walnut Creek for their family photoshoot. I loved capturing them as they took time from their lives to stop and smell the roses, be fully present with their babies, and appreciate all the joy in their lives.

Baby K turned one year old and commemorated the big milestone with a birthday + extended family photoshoot. Kiana was absolutely adorable in her lace white romper and knee socks with bows, but even more adorable was her cherub face and bright eyes. Her family, who flew in from out of town to celebrate her, matched her vibe with a light colors palette full of texture. Everyone was dressed so perfectly, I couldn’t ask for a more photogenic and fun family!

Gosh you are so cute with your two bottom teeth smile and knitted knee socks! I loved capturing your first birthday milestone photoshoot with your amazing parents and beautiful grandma.

My favorite thing about spring is the bloom of pink cherry blossom trees all over the Bay Area. But however beautiful these pastel trees are, the bloom is so short lived. Their beauty, just like everything in life is not forever, but then again isn’t that the beauty of it? Cherry blossoms are our reminder to appreciate the good while it’s here. Check out this sweet Sakura family photoshoot.

I had the best time photographing the Fassler family at their in home newborn lifestyle photoshoot at their Lafayette home. I was greeted by the cutest twin sisters dressed in princess print dresses who were so excited to show off their Moana dolls. Baby brother Adam was mellow but was such a happy little dude relaxing in momma and dad’s arms.

Enjoy the hour of being connected with your family. Soak the memory of your kids exactly as they are right now, next year they’ll be taller, have more teeth, or even more attitude. So just enjoy the now, because that’s all we’ve got.

Thank you McClure Family for showing up and doing all of the above for our Walnut Creek fall family photoshoot. The McClure kids were so fun to photograph! Mom gave the best snuggles and Dad did the best Robot dance! Check out all of the joy and love below.

The BEST kind of family beach photoshoot session with plenty of golden California sunshine, sandy toes, saltwater drenched clothes, and dreamy Pacific Ocean views. Thank you Tait family for allowing me to tag along your beach adventure!

Doing a beach photoshoot in the Bay Area means it’s almost a guarantee that there will be clouds. Carl the Fog, as us locals affectionately call him, likes to hang out at the coast of course. But as a family photographer, I love me some overcast days. Think of the clouds as a big giant filter in the sky blessing us with even light in all directions.

Baby girl Sonali recently turned one year old and Mama Monisha wanted to celebrate the occasion with a at home smash cake and multi generational family photo session. Grandma and Grandpa’s flower filled backyard was the perfect location for the kiddos to play and for everyone to be at ease.

The vintage Nikon camera Javier brought was a thing of beauty (and I’m not just saying that because I shoot Nikon too) but what was even more beautiful was the family that he has created. Javier and his beautiful partner Adina were so connected and natural with each other, it was super easy to see their love. And together the created one of the CUTEST babies ever! I loved her gorgeous brown eyes and little smile so much!

It was so good to catch up with my longtime homie and his beautiful family. They suggested Filoli Gardens located in Woodside, and I’m so happy they did because it was a such a majestic place to explore. It was 16 acres of garden magic with gorgeous plantings, rose gardens, and formal landscaping—every couple feet there was another gorgeous photo op.