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I’m here to capture the small, fleeting, ordinary, extraordinary moments that make up a life and a love story - not just how they looked, but how they felt. 

documenting the effortless, everyday magic.

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Childhood Portrait Photography for Bay Area Families

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Sibling Portrait captured during a Childhood Portrait Photography session for Bay Area Families

Childhood moves fast. One minute they’re snuggled up next to you and the next they’re growing up right before your eyes. Childhood Portrait Photography for Bay Area Families is my way of holding on to all the little things—capturing the sweetness, silliness, and personality that make your child who they are right now.

There’s something about this season of life that feels impossible to describe until it’s gone. These portraits aren’t about perfection—they’re about presence. The gap-toothed grins, the way they cling to their favorite stuffie, the quiet or wild parts of their personality that show up when they feel safe and seen.

What These Sessions Mean to Me

Getting to photograph the same families year after year is one of the biggest gifts of this work. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked through the viewfinder and felt emotional watching how much your babies have grown. It’s an honor to be invited into your lives like that as your family photographer. I don’t take it for granted.

These sessions are really about connection—between you and your children, and also between us. I want your kids to feel like they can be themselves with me. No pressure. No need to perform. Just a calm space where they can play, move, and just be.

What to Expect

Sessions are relaxed and super simple. We meet in soft light—often outdoors or in a cozy natural light studio—and let things unfold naturally.

The Why Behind It All

I hope these photos become part of your family’s story—framed in your hallway, tucked into albums, pulled out years from now when you want to remember this season.

Because it really does go fast. But I promise, we can slow it down just a little.

Ready When You Are

If you’ve been thinking about booking Childhood Portrait Photography for Bay Area Families, I’d love to help you document this moment in time—exactly as it is. You can book your session here.

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