A Letter to the Mama Who Almost Did Not Book the Session
I know you have been going back and forth about it. Talking yourself into it and then back out of it again. Wondering if now is really the right time, if you will feel ready, if it is worth the investment, if everyone will cooperate, if you will look the way you want to look. I know, because almost every mama I have ever worked with has sat exactly where you are sitting right now. And I want to write this for you.
Introducing the New Studio Space | El Dorado Hills Newborn & Family Photographer
For a while now I have been quietly working on something new, and I think the images finally do it justice enough to sit down and talk about it. My studio here in El Dorado Hills has a new space, and honestly I have been a little giddy about it ever since it came together.
Fall Sessions Are Here | Book Your Family, Maternity, Newborn & Senior Session in the Sacramento Foothills
Fall is the season I look forward to all year long. Not just because of the golden light and the changing leaves, though those things are truly extraordinary to photograph. But because of the way families show up this time of year. A little more relaxed, a little more present, ready to slow down and just be together for a while. Something about the shift in seasons makes people want to hold onto where they are right now. And I get that completely. Because right now is always worth documenting. Fall booking is officially open and I cannot wait to see who fills these spots.
Embracing Self-Love and Care Through a Family Photo Session
There is a particular kind of forgetting that happens in motherhood. It isn't dramatic. It doesn't announce itself. It just quietly settles in, somewhere between the middle-of-the-night feedings and the school drop-offs and the thousand small ways you pour yourself out every single day. And one morning you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and realize you can't quite remember the last time you felt truly seen.
Why Spring Is One of My Favorite Seasons
Spring sessions have quietly become some of my favorite sessions of the entire year. Not because of flowers or trends or perfect weather… but because this is often the last season before everything feels full again. It’s one of the few times when families allow themselves to slow down and be taken care of instead of rushing from one thing to the next.
A Gentle Studio Experience In Roseville, From Waiting to Holding
Inside my natural-light studio in Folsom, I’ve created a space where families can simply arrive, breathe, and be held in this season. A place where you don’t have to worry about tidying your home, packing everything perfectly, or feeling rushed. Just a calm environment where your story can unfold naturally
When someone asks me what I love about photographing families…
When someone asks me what I love about photographing families, I tell them it’s witnessing the small, beautiful pieces of your story continuously unfold.
The Magic of Filling Your Home With Photos, and spoiling others with thoughtful gifts
You know that feeling when you walk into someone’s home and immediately notice the warmth? The kind that comes from photos lining the hallway, a framed moment above the mantle, or a little album sitting open on the coffee table?
There’s something so personal, so grounding, so full of love about a home filled with memories.
The Story of Baby Mina, a rainbow after the storm
There’s something incredibly powerful about photographing parents who have walked through loss. Every maternity image carried a story. A reminder that love persists, even in the most fragile moments. As we captured the soft glow of evening light and the gentle curve of her belly, it was clear that this baby was already deeply loved.
What I’ve Learned Photographing Growing Families…And Why I Always Recommend Maternity & Newborn Together
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside so many families as they grow from that quiet season of expectancy to the hazy, love-filled newborn days. And the more I witness these chapters unfold, the more deeply I believe in documenting both. There’s something profoundly meaningful about preserving the whole story, not just the moment baby arrives, but the months leading up to it, the way your love expands before your arms are even full.
Your story of Becoming a Mother
Nothing quite prepares you for motherhood. People can tell you what to expect, but until you feel that first flutter, hold that tiny hand in yours, and see your baby’s sleepy little smile, you don’t really know just how much your heart is capable of expanding.