The Peake Family | San Francisco, CA

I love photographing other photographers and my session with Alison and her family was no different. They wanted a session in San Francisco to commemorate their years in the city before moving back to their home country of Australia. We found a small, beautiful beach that gave us views of the Golden Gate Bridge and also space for her two boys to run and play. By the end of the session we were all wet but thankful for the opportunity to call this beautiful place home...if even only for a few years :)

The Hoover Family | Walnut Creek, CA

I absolutely love photographing young families. Honestly, my favorite ages are 2-6 years old because all they want to do is play, laugh, and love on their parents. Sure, it's a little hectic but is not that representative of real life? :) This beautiful red head and her little sister were ALL smiles the day of our session and I fully attribute that to their parents attitude towards photos. There was no hissing in their ears to hold still and smile, instead they encouraged the girls to be who they are. The result was a session chalked full of genuine playfulness and it made it a dream for me to shoot as their photographer.

The Griggs Family | San Francisco Family Photographer

A few of my photographer friends told me about the Sutro Baths in San Francisco. What a wonder, perfect place for a session! Kristie and her family were here all the way from Florida on vacation. Kristie is a photographer and requested a location that would look nothing like where they live on the Florida pan handle. I think we achieved that! We got lucky with another warm, sunny San Francisco day. There was a light, warm breeze and we shot all the way through sunset, watching as the light slowly faded from orange, to pink, to deep purple. I drove home with my windows down and music blasting, feeling so lucky to do this for a living.

Kristie, thank you for trusting me with your families California portrait session. It's an honor!