If your dog is basically your first child, best friend, and unofficial third member of the relationship, why wouldn’t they get to be part of your wedding announcement? For this fun collaboration with The Foggy Dog and Dog of Honor Events, we showcased a playful way to announce a wedding date: a custom Save the […]

If you’re planning a wedding and find yourself thinking, How many disco balls is too many? The answer is probably somewhere between “not enough” and “definitely more.” 🪩 Disco balls are having a major wedding moment, and for good reason! They bring instant personality, sparkle, movement, and a little bit of party energy to your […]

What if your engagement photos felt less like a photoshoot and more like spending a really great day together in one of your favorite places? That was the idea behind Kim and Zach’s colorful Santa Cruz engagement session. Since they love visiting Santa Cruz together (they had their first date there!), we built their session […]

Fall mini sessions are back! 🍂🌈 And this year, we’re bringing them inside to Bright Bay Studio in Emeryville, CA. It’s my personal studio and has loads of natural light, fun colors, props, and a white brick wall. If you’ve been looking for fall mini sessions in the Bay Area, colorful holiday photos, updated portraits […]

There’s something extra special about returning to the place where your story began, and for these two that meant a UC Berkeley engagement session filled with meaning, nostalgia, and so much joy! Even though Maya and Marc now call southern California home, they met while attending UC Berkeley, so coming back to campus for their […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your engagement photos into a colorful little adventure around San Francisco, this session is exactly that! We explored some of the city’s most iconic location and this couples’ meaningful spots, from the forested paths of Golden Gate Park to breezy beach views near the Golden Gate Bridge, and even […]

I’m so excited to be hosting a limited day of Spring Studio Mini Sessions at Bright Bay Studio on May 31, 2026! If you’ve been thinking about updating your photos this spring, this is your sign! Whether you’re a couple, a family, a pet parent, or a small business owner in the Bay Area, these […]

If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like to blend a garden wedding with just the right touch of Disney magic, this one is such a fun example! Katie and Luke’s celebration at The Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek, California was full of personality, color, and thoughtful details that felt playful without […]

This Bodega Bay proposal was the kind of session that reminds me why I love what I do because it was pure joy from start to finish! From the moment he got down on one knee, they didn’t stop smiling or laughing, and it made documenting every second feel so effortless and fun! (Get all […]

There’s a common misconception that bigger always equals better when it comes to bridal bouquets. But honestly? Some of the most striking, personality-filled wedding photos come from the smallest, most intentional bouquets. Why Smaller Bouquets Photograph Better Large bouquets can sometimes overpower your look. They hide your outfit, cover you up, and take attention away […]