Kate & Marty welcome baby Helen to the family - San Francisco Newborn Photography

Beautiful baby Helen is here! I absolutely love how communities like Main Street Mamas bring us together. Congratulations, Kate and Marty on your incredible daughter! 

Meghan & Mike's Wedding Ceremony at San Francisco City Hall

Congratulations, Meghan & Mike! Thank you for inviting me to capture moments of your momentous day surrounded by your beloved family. :) Here are a few of my favorite photos from the day:

Grace Ann & Brad Welcome Newborn Baby Bradley

The anticipation of Bradley's arrival was strong. Grace Ann, Brad and their extended family waited patiently for this beautiful first-born baby boy, and I was so honored to spend a few hours at their home in San Francisco capturing some lifestyle newborn portraits. Baby Bradley is in very capable hands with these parents who functioned like pros after only six days together, and having Grace Ann's mom to lend her hands (and love) was extra sweet. I can't wait to see this little boy grow! Congratulations! 

Shea and Noriyko's Growing Family - New Baby!

I had the incredible honor of contributing to this family's story. Months ago, I was invited to capture a portrait of Shea and Noriyko, beautiful mommies to 3-year-old Z, with the intention of providing a photo that would serve as the last piece in a storybook to be prepared for the birth mother of their newest family member. Alongside Shea & Noriyko's incredible family history, this is the photo that helped to win over a birth mother's heart. Little did we know that 13 days after a designer assembled the portfolio, these two women would be paired as mommies to baby T.

These two photo shoots are a source of incredible pride for me personally, because it not only shows the beautiful family they are on the outside, but helped to tell the intimate story behind the faces. Ultimately, this is why I love doing what I do -- to help families grow.

Meeting baby T was such a privilege. We met on her first day home at 1 month old, and here are the results. Thank you, Shea & Noriyko! 

Bright & Beautiful Golen Family Birthday Portraits

I remember it being about 90 degrees in sunny San Mateo this day. Being from the normally colder San Francisco (which is only 20 miles away!), I'm normally a melting pansy in the heat. The Golen family had superhero powers, literally in Superman & Wonder Woman outfits, running around and having an amazing time jumping, running, swinging and crawling through tunnels before Gracie's 5th birthday party at La Petite Playhouse in Redwood City. It was such a great time chasing the kids (and adults) around with my camera -- even following them down the huge slide! Thanks for inviting me along for the celebration, Shirley and Frederic. :)