San Francisco

Baby Dawson // Sunset District // San Francisco

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I think I have a new favorite family session. I love the colors! This baby girl stole my heart immediately, mom and dad were awesome, relaxed and fun and easy going, and so in love with their little girl. They introduced me to a part of the coast I have never been to and we were treated to perfect conditions. I could do this forever.

Robertson Family Session // Lincoln Park & Lands End Trail // San Francisco, CA

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This boy is one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. And his mama and I go way back, our childhood homes were within walking distance from one another. We got together in the city on a foggy afternoon at the end of May to shoot some family portraits, a couple days before Liam's first birthday. He was all smiles. 

Miles waiting patiently.

It was a bit foggy out, which meant we had the entire place to ourselves.

Have you ever seen a more beautiful family? We had a lot of fun together. Welcome to one, Liam. It looks good on you. And congratulations Cheyenne and Ian on four years of marriage! 

Jamie and James // Engaged // Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge

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Jamie and James // Engaged // Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge

When I first decided to pursue a career as a photographer I was both elated and relieved. For the first time in my life I could finally envision myself as a professional, and I knew I had it in me to do everything it took to get there.

What I couldn't anticipate was how much I would enjoy every aspect of the job. These beautiful people make me so grateful I started this journey. Grateful that I get to share in their love story and document this incredible time in their lives. 

Jamie is from the Bay Area. James is from Ireland. They met in Budapest, Hungary where they were both teaching English after undergrad. They later moved to Krakow, Poland, where they lived and continued teaching English for two more years. They got engaged in 2013 (on a surprise return trip to Budapest, well done James!) and then moved to Auckland, New Zealand. 

They just returned to the Bay Area, and a week from tomorrow they will be surrounded by family and friends in the backyard of Jamie's childhood home. They will say their vows and then they will be man and wife! I cannot wait to document their day. 

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Weekend Photos // San Anselmo & Lands End

Happy May! Here are some photos from over the weekend. On Saturday we attended a 10-year anniversary party for dear family friends at a beautiful ranch in San Anselmo. Of all things spectacular on this property, Jeffery and I were drooling over the vegetable garden. 

The roses didn't look too bad either.

On Sunday we drove into the city for the Warriors game. After the win, while Jeffery golfed Lincoln Park, I hiked Lands End, camera in hand. Afterwards, we both agreed how nice it was to have some time to be active on our own.

After checking on Jeffery, who had nine holes to go, I went and got some sushi and then drove out to the Lands End Lookout to explore the Sutro Baths at Sunset. The light was just getting really good and I was wishing I had a model.  

May is going to be a big month.

This weekend is my Mother's Day Mini Session event, and I have a few spots left. I am also getting together with this gal to make our annual birthday cake, a little bit late. But really it's never too late for cake. Also, a very special little girl is going to celebrate her 2nd birthday and I can't believe it. 

Next Friday I fly to Tucson for the weekend to visit my friend Raeann before she graduates with her master's degree from U of A. I will also get to see my grandparents, who I haven't seen since the wedding. Really looking forward to a change of scenery and getting to see their faces.

Later this month is Jeffery's birthday and we are going back up to Grass Valley to celebrate at a cabin with friends and we get to meet the baby (it's a girl!). 

In addition to my Mother's day sessions, I have a couple family sessions scheduled, an engagement shoot, and my first wedding (!) at the end of the month. Pretty darn excited about that. 

And the next thing you know it, it will be June. 

Greg and Suzanne, Expecting // San Francisco Maternity Photography

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We took these photos on Saturday evening. None of us had any idea that less than a week later we would be welcoming their beautiful baby boy into the world. He was born at 1:52 am on Friday March 7th. Today is his birthday. Mommy, daddy, and baby are doing great. They are all champions. I am in awe. And I can't wait to share the rest. 

Golden Gate Bridge // Marin Headlands

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Sadie and I planned a trip to shoot the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands. I can't believe I had never been. Leaving Oakland it was really hazy, but when we crossed over to 101 it cleared up. And when the sun began to set the clouds came alive. 

The narcissus think it's spring.

It was an exercise in patience. And it felt like such a luxury to compose my shot and wait for the light to be just right. 

If you've never been I highly recommend going to watch the sunset. It would be a fun date. Be sure to bundle up, and maybe take a thermos of hot chocolate. There is so much to watch: tourists, seriously equipped photographers, boats (they go out just past the bridge and then make a sharp turn back to safety), container ships, cars without headlights on. The bridge itself really lights up when the sun is on the horizon. 

Good Friends and Fire in the Sky // Baker Beach

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A couple Sundays ago we had a long overdue get-together with old friends in the CIty. Time with these people feeds my soul like little else. And as day turned to night, we were treated to a truly spectacular October sunset. Afterwards we enjoyed Mexican food and margaritas at Tommy's on Geary.

Panoramic brilliance.  It was a prefect day.

Red Dress // Sunset in the City

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Miss Molly can make me laugh like few can. We met while both working at Crossroads and something stuck. I always knew I needed more of her in my life. And she competes in Olympic weightlifting so she's a total badass, with a hot body to boot. She texted me the other day and told me that she had just bought the sexiest dress of all time. So we got her all dolled up and waited for the light to be right.

Probably the most fun I've ever had on a shoot. It is so exhilarating collaborating with another person to create something beautiful. And San Francisco did us right. The colors and the sky and the reflections were incredible. We are already dreaming up our next shoot: think vintage lace and flower crowns in an edible garden at sunset.