A little about me…

Born and raised in the San Francisco East Bay Area, I’ve finally settled down in Martinez, or the Walnut Creek area, after living all over the place! While teaching 5th grade in San Jose, I fell in love with portrait + lifestyle photography after my own wedding photographer became one of my best friends and consequently mentored me. Since expecting my first baby’s arrival in 2019 and wanting to take my career in a new direction, I decided to become a wedding, portrait, and lifestyle photographer in my spare time. After practicing as a second photographer and taking online photography courses, photography became my talent and I’ve loved it ever since!

I love taking photos of people and do that by capturing lifestyle and milestone moments. I absolutely love celebrating special moments and feel it’s a privilege to be behind the camera to do that with you. I believe in God, marriage, family, and fun and photography is one of the best ways we can remember all of that.

My photography style is efficient, yet laid back. I like to take a variety of posed and candid photos. I take photos the way you want them. I keep in mind what your “good side” is and will direct you how to pose and take the candid photos you’re looking for too. I’m so flexible! You let me know what you are looking for and I can adapt to that as well as make my own suggestions! I enjoy traveling to new places as well so that we can have your ideal environment as the backdrop.

My favorite things to do are anything active! I like to stay healthy by lifting weights at the gym, taking barre classes, cooking new recipes, and trying new activities with friends and family. I love learning about different cultures and traveling (I’ve lived in China, Hawaii, Istanbul, Idaho, Utah and Georgia), finding ways to help others in my community and going on dinner dates with my husband. In regard to things I love; it’s got to be food! I am obsessed with eating chocolate icecream, ethnic foods, and anything with cheese on it. At the same time, I also value being healthy from the inside out which starts with healthy eating, exercising, nurturing loving friendships and strengthening myself spiritually. I love going on adventures, shopping on Amazon Prime, and making Target runs or Hobby Lobby discoveries for interior decorating. Most of the time though, I’m simply taking care of my 3.5 and 1.5 year old at home and managing all things household!

I’d love to get to know you as well! Let’s set up a session!