I met Mina and Thanh a year ago. We captured her first pregnancy in the Rose Garden. A couple of months later, I had the honor of documenting baby Sky’s early days at home. This summer, Mina reached out again…
Leslie & Derek – San Jose Summer Maternity Photoshoot
Derek and Leslie are expecting their baby boy in September. It was a glorious and calm evening for this San Jose summer maternity photoshoot at the Guadalupe Oak Grove Park in Almaden Valley. Both future parents were natural in front…
Family Trip to Colorado
Since all our travel plans were wrecked by pandemic, road trips were the only options left. We were hoping to go to Colorado but didn’t make any reservations in advance since we were not sure if the parks would be…
Megan & Eric – Newborn Photoshoot, Morgan Hill, CA
Remember that dreamy spring maternity session, I photographed a couple of months ago? Well, Megan and Eric invited me for a newborn photoshoot to their Morgan Hill foothills home. I was so excited to document their baby boy’s first days!I…
Margaret & Farzad – San Jose Family Photography
Meet Margaret and Farzad and their son Noah. Margaret reached out about a family photo session to celebrate Noah’s first birthday. She wanted Mountains and open fields as a backdrop for their family photoshoot, and Santa Teresa County Park in…
Quarantine Diaries – May
During the quarantine, I finally have time, desire, and creative space to document my family’s life. It is my third personal blog post during the shelter in place. I hope to keep the quarantine diaries and print a family yearbook…
Quarantine Diaries – April
Another month of sheltering in place. I’m trying to document our family’s life during the quarantine. If you have missed the previous post, you can check it out here. This time most of the public places: beaches, forests, and state…
Christy & David – Spring Maternity Photo Session
Meet Christy and David. They are expecting their baby boy in June. The baby boy will be born right on time for their first anniversary! Christy found me by her friend Meghan’s recommendation. I did her spring maternity photo session…
Megan & Eric – San Jose Spring Maternity Photoshoot
Meet Megan and Eric, who are expecting their baby boy in May. Megan’s due date is very close to their second anniversary. What a wonderful gift! Megan found me through her old friend Morgan. I took Morgan’s maternity and newborn…
Quarantine Diaries – Our ways of Social Distancing
If you ask me how the quarantine affected our lives – I would say aside from my husband working from home, me postponing the shoot and no need to get kids to/ from school and swimming, not much changed. Our…
How to prepare your kids for a family photoshoot
Today I’m sharing three little tips on prepare your kids for a family photoshoot. pack a snack Before your session, pack a bag with snacks, water and any small objects (like toys or lollipops) that might help us get their…
Brooke & Brandon – Beach Maternity Photo Session, Santa Cruz, CA
Meet Brooke and Brandon. They are expecting their baby girl in April. I met them a couple of months ago as we did a little pregnancy announcement photoshoot at the rose garden. Brooke asked for a beach location for her…
