Newborn || Delano

I must be doing something right when I am invited back for a three-peat! After taking Amanda and Bonifacio graduation photos and maternity photos, they invited me back to capture the first days with their new co-counsel, Delano. That little smile (first row on the right) just melts your heart!

Family || McGraws

Sabrina asked me if she could gift her mom a photo session for Christmas; how could I say no?! I think this was such a sweet, sentimental, life-long gift. In addition to the session itself, Sabrina and her mom spent time together picking coordinating outfits and brainstorming for the session. Hopefully one of these makes it on the wall at the McGraw’s new house!

#WithMoralSupportFromSabrinaMcGraw

Family || Martinez Olguin

It is always fun when my lawyering and photography worlds collide. In this case, one of my mentors reached out to me to take some family photos. Apparently many other families had the location in mind because there were at least four other sessions happening at the same time. Luckily, that gave us more time to catch up. And, oh my goodness, when I tell you that her daughter was one of the most special people I’ve ever met, I mean it. I hope to continue to capture her family over time!

Maternity || Cynthia & Eduardo

No better way to celebrate daylight savings than with a long drive to a morning maternity session. That sounds like a complaint, but the overcast skies presented the perfect backdrop for these moody, cool toned family portraits. Can you say colors on point?

Graduation || Karla

One of my favorite Berkeley Law people moved away from the Bay last month. This part of the year is always really sad. But, besides leaving me with many great memories and friendship, she also left me with these adorable photos of her and her little family.

This was also my first morning grad session and I have to say, I might be a morning session convert because this lighting was glorious.

Grateful to have captured this special time for these special people and I’m ready to get the ball rolling on the rest of these grad photos!

Family || Chanel & Lynnox

Chanel is back, but this time with a PLUS ONE! 2020 was quite a year to be born into, but we tried not to let the craziness dim the holiday spirit. Lynnox got all dressed up in her Christmas fit and we headed to Lake Merritt to take a few holiday photos.

This was my first shoot with my Sigma 35mm lens and I was nervous to see how it would handle focus (especially in low light). I am glad to report, it worked like a dream. I am loving how this wide angled look changes the vibe of my photos and I cannot wait to keep putting miles on my lens.

Happy holidays, everyone and here’s to more photos in 2021!

Newborn || Idalia

When your friend has a baby and she looks this cute, you must capture the moment. I have loved watching Karla go from slaying in law school to growing and blooming as a mother. Getting surprise pictures of her baby girl are what keep me going weekly! In the era of COVID, it is hard to figure out how to safely capture special moments, but wearing masks, employing the outdoors, and utilizing a zoom lens, we made it work. Welcome to the world, Idalia!