There’s something magical about photographing families in the fall—the warm colors, soft natural light, and the peaceful stillness that makes every moment feel nostalgic. This beautiful family session captured all of that and more. Dressed in coordinated reds and plaids, this family of five brought so much joy and connection to their cozy autumn photoshoot by the pond. We began with individual portraits, giving each child their moment to shine. The older brother posed confide

Some family sessions feel like pure sunshine from the moment we begin—and this beautiful East Bay family brought exactly that energy. With two lively boys, loving parents, and even their fluffy pup joining the adventure, our fall photoshoot felt like a celebration of everything sweet about family life. We started our session in the open fields in Mt Diablo, surrounded by soft autumn colors and rolling hills stretching behind us. The boys warmed up immediately—laughing, explor

There’s something magical about photographing families at Presidio Tunnel Tops—the mixture of golden light, coastal breeze, and that iconic view of the Palace of Fine Arts glowing in the distance. This sweet family brought all the warmth and connection a photographer could hope for. We began our session with gentle posing and simple walking prompts to help everyone ease into the evening. Their son was full of joy from the very first moment—wide smiles, playful energy, and tha

This lovely family met me in the East Bay hills for their golden hour session, hoping for natural, heartfelt portraits and a smooth experience. What they discovered was how easy and enjoyable it can feel when a photographer truly knows how to guide every moment with care and intention. From the start, I walked them through simple directions—where to stand, how to hold each other, and how to move so the light fell beautifully on them. The mom later shared how relieved she felt

Golden hour at Presidio Tunnel Tops  never fails to take my breath away. With sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge , soft pastel skies, and the city skyline in the distance, it’s one of the most beautiful places for a family photoshoot in San Francisco . This session with a sweet family of three plus grandma was filled with laughter, tenderness, and the kind of joy that radiates through the lens. The little girl was full of energy and curiosity — giggling as dad lifted he

There are photo sessions that make you smile the entire time behind the camera — and then there are sessions that quietly move you to tears. This one at the Palace of Fine Arts  was both. It felt almost surreal to see this family again after all these years. The last time I photographed their older daughter, she was just a one-year-old toddler taking her first steps. Fast forward seven years, she’s now a confident, joyful young girl twirling in a white tulle skirt, gently gui