Get ready. This little man is incredibly sweet, as was the entire Steed Family. The Steed family welcomed me into their Hyde Park home with a hospitality straight out of the south! I loved meeting their little man, chatting with his grandparents, and watching new mom and dad thrive as parents. Still less than a […]

When Kasey called me to do an in-home newborn session in Oakley I was thrilled. I love being able to join new parents in welcoming their little ones into the world, and nothing makes me happier than putting them at ease and allowing them to enjoy the experience. There are very few things that are […]

Jess is a natural mother. She has been nurturing, caring for and encouraging people since before we met and now she’s welcomed her own sweet daughter into the world. I had the privilege of meeting Rosalyn at the hospital just 48 hours after she was born and the first thing that struck me was Jess’ […]

Yesterday’s newborn session was a dream-from the homemade bassinet (made by the girls’ father) to the sweet and energetic 4-year old, to connecting with mom over similar career paths (in a former life I was a healthcare fundraiser, too)-the moments just flew by. What was most evident was the amount of love, care and detail […]

She may protest that her little sister’s birthday is just one day before her own. She may be trying to get used to all of the attention her baby is getting from adoring family members. She may struggle with sharing toys. But she also may delight in teaching her little sister about the magical world […]

I tend to think of motherhood as the opposite of adventure. Before children, I spent weekends climbing mountains, descending the Grand Canyon, “urban hiking” (as we lovingly called walking) and exploring my city. These days I spend weekends recovering from the hustle and bustle of the week and choosing outlets like television or ordering pizza […]