Literacy Playground helps parents raise confident readers and writers with their custom (screen-free!) reading and writing programs for children ages 4-10. In just 15 minutes a day, their programs are designed to strengthen the parent-child relationship—bringing joy, connection, and confidence into the learning process. They make reading and writing feel fun and accessible and serve […]

When I met Melan at an art fair in Oakland, California, I was immediately drawn to not only her colorful and whimsical food paintings, but also her bright personality and bold outfit choices! Plus there were lots and lots of eggs! If you don’t know…I have a thing for eggs; I eat them every morning […]

Talia is the host of Dating Intentionally, a wildly popular podcast that teaches you how to navigate dating with confidence. She believes that dating can be fun, and after listening to a few of her episodes, it’s easy to see why listeners resonate with her honest and direct advice and real-life experience. Talia reached out […]

— It’s that time of the year again! Alt Summit 2025 is coming up (and so is my 40th birthday, which will be just after the Summit)! 🥳 This is the first year in the recent past that the Summit will be at The Renaissance Hotel instead of the ever colorful Saguaro Hotel. I know […]

Have you ever wanted to plan and execute your own photoshoot concept? In the world of weddings this is called a “styled shoot,” and in the world of commercial and editorial photography it’s called a “test shoot.” As a new photographer these style/test shoots are essential to be able to start your brand and show […]

Fall is quickly approaching and you know what that means? Mini photo sessions! These short sessions are a more affordable and easy way to quickly update your photos each year. Come with your partner, family, pet(s), or just yourself! As I’ve done in years past, this year I’ll also be hosting mini photo sessions on […]

I recently had the honor of photographing Bubbles and Rainier (two adorable Samoyeds) at Creative Space Studios in Dublin, CA. Their owners were interested in creative, colorful, and whimsical sets; which was perfect for what I love to do! In fact, I already had a handful of concepts in mind! So I got to work […]

If you’re a female-identifying creative business owner who loves color and community and haven’t heard of Altitude Summit (also known as Alt summit), you have to check it out! The conference started in 2009 as a gathering for design bloggers but has morphed into a space for creative entrepreneurs across all sorts of platforms. For […]

You know I’m always up for a colorful and creative photoshoot, especially when I get to use fun props and a great backdrop! So when Kim from KLO Events asked me about taking some fun grad photos for her daughter, Taylor, I was really excited! Since Taylor likes the color pink and was graduating with […]

You have to see these photos of dogs in costumes from our Halloween themed dog photoshoot!