Notes from behind the camera
Session announcements, photography tips, and the occasional story.
February 16, 2024
Cherry Blossom Sessions
Capturing Eternal Moments: Cherry Blossom Family Photo Sessions As a photographer deeply enamored with nature's beauty, I am thrilled to announce one of my most cherished mini sessions of the year:…
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May 19, 2026
12 Family Portrait Poses That Actually Look Natural
A working photographer's list of 12 poses that hold up across real families. Why each one works, who it works for, and the small adjustment that turns a stiff shot into a real one.
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May 19, 2026
Spring Family Photo Outfits That Actually Work (And the Three Bay Area Specifics Most Guides Miss)
What actually works for spring family photo sessions on the SF Peninsula. The colors that hold up, the three mistakes I see every spring, and the Bay Area specifics (wind, pollen, dew) that generic guides miss.
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May 19, 2026
Senior Portrait Ideas That Don't Look Like a Yearbook
Ten approaches that produce senior portraits a 17-year-old will actually want to hang on their wall. Skip the school photo. Build a session around who this person actually is at the moment they're becoming an adult.
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