I taught math for seven years before I became a mom. I made the tough decision to leave the classroom and stay home with my son, but there are still so many moments when I miss being in the classroom. For one, I taught middle school, which is honestly never mundane or boring. Every day is different, and the number of decisions you have to make in a matter of seconds can be exhausting, yet so incredibly rewarding. Then there are the days when I wouldn’t choose to go back at al

These are the kinds of sessions that truly light up my soul. When Krystle reached out, I was thrilled to capture her family at their homestead. We started with a more traditional family session in their backyard, with their beautiful pond as the backdrop and everyone dressed in their typical "photo taking" clothes. Afterward, they made a quick outfit change into their overalls and muck boots, and that's when the magic really began. Together, they spent time caring for their g

Sunset Whitney Recreation Area is a great location in Rocklin that stays green year round and has a beautiful willow tree.

When you think of family photo sessions, you probably picture toddlers, babies, or elementary-aged kids. Families who continue doing yearly photos once their kids hit the teenage years are becoming pretty rare. I think a big part of that comes down to schedules. Kids today are busier than ever. Between sports, extracurriculars, and time with friends, family photos aren’t exactly at the top of the to do list. So when a family reaches out wanting their annual photos and they ha

This location was actually recommended to me by a client whose friend visits it every year for their family pictures —and I can see why....

When Loren first reached out to me, I was immediately drawn to the vision she had for her family’s yearly photos. She wanted to capture...

A family session at a Christmas Tree Farm in Apple Hill.

A family session along the American River in Sacramento for my holiday giveaway.