Millitello Family :: Danville Family Session

I met the Millitellos in Danville on a cold, rainy day. The whole family would only be in the same town for two days and Mom really wanted some pictures of the group. Since rescheduling due to the rain wasn't an option, we sucked it up and met anyway. The rain let up as I pulled up to the park and we got right to work. We all braved the mud and wet grass and, despite all of the obstacles, the pictures turned out beautifully! Thank you for having some fun in the rain with me, Millitello Family! I hope we can do it again sometime when the sun is shining:-)

Anderson Children :: Castro Valley Family Session

I was so excited to hear from Jaime a couple of months ago! They have recently moved into a new home and needed new pictures to put up. These will make a great Father's Day gift!

I met her and her beautiful family about a year ago when I did a family session for them in Pleasanton. Her kids, Peyton and Parker, are soooo cute and absolutely loaded with energy. Peyton was already comfortable with my camera last year but my how she has flourished since then! Something tells me that she's been told once or twice how pretty she is. It's only fair...one flash of those big eyes and my heart melts! Parker, on the other hand, wanted nothing to do with me or my camera until he decided he was ready. In typical two-year-old fashion, it had to be on his terms. But once he relaxed, we got some super-cute pictures of him too.

Jaime, thank you for bringing your kids out for another session! I am so grateful for my wonderful clients. I love photographing your family and can't wait to see you all again in August!

Marshall Family :: Danville Family Session

The Marshall Family moved here from Colorado recently. I met Jason, Ashley, and Ben in Danville at Hap Magee Park. It turned out to be the perfect location for little Ben, who loves to DIG! Shovel in hand, he led Mom, Dad, and me around the beautiful park, stopping to plunge his shovel into the ground every chance he got. He is such a sweetie! Welcome to California, Marshalls!

Paz y Mino Family :: Oakland Family Session

Paul, Sue, and their adorable son, Gabe are friends of another of my all-time favorite clients. I was so excited to meet them at Mills College in Oakland. My sister is a psychology major there and I have always wanted to do a session on the gorgeous campus.
The session did not disappoint! I am so happy that I was able to document this sweet little family's love before they grow to a family of four this summer!

Tortorige Family

Oh, Olivia...I first shot her when she was just a couple of months old. She has graced the homepage of my website as well as my advertisements ever since. Her big, round eyes and sweet smile are just adorable and something about her look is timeless...like I could have taken these pictures fifty years ago. The first go-round I shot her and her beautiful Mom as a gift for her Dad. This time, I got to shoot the whole family and document Olivia at nine months old. This happens to be my favorite age to photograph. Endless curiosity and an emerging sense of independence make for the most amazing pictures and Olivia did not disappoint. Our hour in the Botanic Garden at Tilden Park was awesome! The Tortorige family (like so many of my wonderful clients) were such a pleasure to work with. I am inspired by their love of life as well as their contagious energy. I can't wait to shoot them again when Olivia turns one this summer!

Carriere Family

Matt called me to book a session for his wife's birthday. They ended up wine tasting to celebrate Jeanie's birthday so this session ended up being an early mother's day gift. Way to go, Matt! I have to say that I have had some of the nicest, most thoughtful clients and the Carriere's are no exception. We spent about an hour roaming around Hap Magee Park in Danville and even got some shots of the family playing together at the playground. Such a fun family and it shows in the pictures!

Lewis Family - 40th Wedding Anniversary!

Mark contacted me several weeks ago to book a session for his family. His Mom and Dad would be visiting to celebrate 40 years of marriage and he thought it would be nice to have some photos taken during their time together. What a guy:-) His family was charming and I really enjoyed my time with them.

Alcaraz Girls

I met the Alcaraz family at an old ranch in Walnut Creek to photograph thier adorable little girls. I was in love with the location the second I saw it...old, rustic fences and sheds and rusty farm equipment made for shots with lots of texture. Mom wanted a picture of her baby smiling because she had had no luck getting good pictures of her thus far. We had a blast and the afternoon light was amazing! And when the baby smiled, her whole face lit up. What a cutie! Her older sister was awesome and even posed for me a little. What a lovely spring session!