These photographs of my boys were taken in a patch of unkempt grass, by the side of busy road, in about 15 minutes of fading daylight. A family member had asked for some photos of my kids wearing white shirts. The white shirt look has never been my thing, feeling simultaneously formal, dated and a...
Here is what I loved about this family’s photography session. I loved the location, the old buildings, the tall weeds and the beautiful evening light. I loved that every time I asked them to stand or sit together somewhere, they automatically closed in tight, put their arms around each other, smiled real smiles. I loved...
This photo session was in honor of Miss H’s first birthday, which she celebrated not long after our session. She was at one of my favorite ages to photograph — old enough that her lovely personality was really shining through, but not quite old enough to be walking (and running) the way that busy toddlers...
Creating a truly custom photography experience for my clients is what I love most about my work. For me, this is not accomplished through staged settings or elaborate props or stylized posing. I prefer to draw on more organic, inherent elements — the individual personalities of my clients, the way they relate to each other,...
I loved everything about my session with this Menlo Park family — the beautiful, late afternoon sunlight that appeared at the end of an overcast day, the family’s relaxed and casual approach to their photo session, the fact that they brought their dog, and especially the mischievous and engaging J who kept things lively and...
