It’s no secret that San Francisco is known for its cute homes, colorful corners, and hilly streets. There are a TON of amazing backdrops for photos in the area, but how do you go about narrowing down the best ones for your own photos or your clients? How do you find the secret colorful walls, homes, and hidden corners without spending hours upon hours searching? Well, lucky for you I’ve done all the work for you! 🎉
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This modern burgundy wedding at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California was the perfect mix of playful, personal, and completely unique to the Bay Area. As one of the most distinctive wedding venues in Oakland (and literally 5 minutes from my house), Chabot gave guests the chance to explore science exhibits during cocktail […]

Pretty Penny is one of those Berkeley shops that instantly makes you smile the second you walk in. It’s colorful, welcoming, and full of personality! I literally can’t visit the store without buying something because they do such an amazing job sourcing unique pieces, and I frequent the space enough that I’ve become friends with […]

Creating brand photos for companies that truly care about what they make is always extra rewarding, and this session was no exception. I had the pleasure of photographing bright lifestyle and product photos for a San Francisco Bay Area based sustainable bamboo shoe company whose mission centers on comfort, style, and reducing their environmental footprint. […]

I’ve had the honor of photographing Krystaelynne’s headshots multiple times over the past few years. In that time I’ve watched her business, Diggs Publishing, grow exponentially! They became so big that they moved into a large facility and even ended up taking over the one next door! With all that growth came the need for […]

K + B’s wedding at The Palm Event Center in Pleasanton was the perfect blend of fairytale whimsy and colorful magic! ✨ Inspired by the rainbow color palette of Sailor Moon, their celebration was filled with playful, enchanting touches, including a donkey carrying rose petals during the ceremony, a castle cake guarded by a dragon, […]

If you have’t read my breast cancer story yet, let me catch you up. Earlier this year (2025) I was diagnosed with stage 1a triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer) after my first ever screening mammogram at 40 years old. It was shocking, to say the least. Now that I’m half a year into […]

In April 2025, after my first screening mammogram following my 40th birthday, I received unexpected news: I had breast cancer. With no family history and the only risk factor being that I’ve never had children, it was certainly shocking and was wasn’t on my radar at all! I had been feeling my best ever after […]

Featured on Rock n Roll Bride Magazine, Cordelia and John’s quirky San Francisco wedding was bursting with color, creativity, and personality! From LEGO bouquets and colorful shoes to city backdrops that perfectly matched their wedding palette, every detail reflected their playful, creative spirits and unique love story. One of my favorite moments? Their hotdog unity […]

If you’re like me and you love color and whimsy, you might be considering a garden backdrop for your wedding day. Gardens add so much beauty and color to the day, and as a bonus they can be a great backdrop for photos! After spending time and photographing lots of events at many different garden […]

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Myri from Fun and Confetti for a few projects, but I was SO flattered when she asked me to photograph her daughter Sara’s Bat Mitzvah party! It just so happens that Sara’s favorite colors are my brand colors, and she’s also a fan of disco balls-all things that […]

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