Over the last year I’ve had a number of people ask me how I learned photography and how I transitioned my career path from the corporate world to becoming a photographer. I wrote this blog post to share the my experience and exactly what I did in detail to learn the ropes. I love helping others find their path, so if you’re contemplating on how to transition into professional photography, want a side hustle, or just want to learn photography, this post is for you.
Read MoreThis week I had a lifestyle photoshoot at Baker Beach with Bridgette Thornton. Bridgette is a talented artist and textile designer based in Berkeley, California. She's known for painting colorful flowers and has recently partnered with brands, such as Anthropologie and Serena & Lily. Her art is used in their home decor... think plates, wallpaper, and blankets, and more!
Read MoreLast Sunday I got to hop around to some of San Francisco's prettiest places — the Presidio, Palace of Fine Arts, and Baker Beach to photograph Mathew and Crystal's engagement session. This session was EXTRA special because if you can't see the resemblance, Mathew, is actually my first cousin!
SPOILER: scroll to the very end, you will see a picture of us from our childhood , along with other family pictures from the archives!
Read MoreSpencer and Holly chose the Embarcadero and Pier 7 for their San Francisco engagement session. They wanted to get some scenic views of the Bay Bridge and downtown. Between the boats, water, and ferry building — there are so many great spots for photos!
Read MoreI loved this blog photo shoot with Aimee Rancer from The Ohio Transplant! Aimee found me on Instagram and she booked a 1-hour lifestyle session at Alamo Square Park to photograph two outfits that included jumpers! I asked Aimee some questions about blogging and how she got started.
Read MoreI lived in Santa Barbara for four years during college and since moving to San Francisco, I try to come back at least once a year. Santa Barbara is still one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.
Read MoreBased on my experience in the wedding industry, I've created a guide on photography timelines. These are recommended timeframes to prevent any stress your wedding day and ensure we get the shots!
I think of wedding photography timelines as two general types: "No First Look" and "First Look". I absolutely love the romance of having couples see each other for the first time on the wedding aisle. However, there are some benefits if you choose to do a "First Look" instead. Again, each couple is different on this, so it's best to figure out what's important to you and how many hours you need when booking your photographer!
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