Northern California Child Photographer

These images were made just three days after Baby Graydon’s birth which I had the honor of attending and photographing. New, newborn photography is so precious. New parents are so priceless. I remember the adventure and it’s fun to witness through the eyes of a rested mom(more rested anyway). I’m getting to shoot so many babies and families these days- I guess that’s what happens when many of your clients are from weddings. Tom and Bethany are gems as I imagine their new son Graydon will be too- he already is… This one cracks me up! I love this one,…

Thanks to the Stewart family for being in touch to let me know that they were going to be in town and wanted to have some new photographs since the birth of their daughter. We headed up country this time to Alder Creek since Coloma was so stinking hot. Amazingly enough, these river folk (with a son named River, even) had not ever been to that spot and have added it to their repertoire of river cool down locations. Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see what the Stewart family looked like in 2007. Peace you all and…

I’ve known Tom and Bethany since 2008 when we got together to do their pre wedding engagement session. We’ve been friends since and I was so happy to receive the call once Bethany’s pregnancy was official, that they wanted me to join them for the birth. Baby Graydon wasn’t expected to arrive until the end of August and as I tell my clients, I cannot schedule births in just the way they can’t schedule births. If I can be there I will be there. And it’s always such a joy to get the call that it is happening and that…

I’ve known Tiffany and Keith since 2009. I’ve been there from their wedding to the birth of their son, Finn. I can’t believe Finn is now 6 months old, and boy is he handsome! We met at their house in Sacramento to capture their every day life with their new addition. From the swing in the front yard to the pool in the back, Finn was a happy camper. And you can tell he gets his love for the water from his momma- I think he could have stayed in that pool all night long. Of course no photography shoot…

I’ve known the McVey Family pretty much since I moved to Pollock Pines in 2000. I remember Sue being over at my house with her kids who were maybe 4 and 6 at the time and me being amazed that children could actually play together, clean up after themselves and take instructions. Of course, I had a 2? year old at the time and it seemed like it might take forever to get there. It didn’t. I have photographed their family a few times over the years but with Keagan heading off to high school, I think Sue was feeling…

Newborn sessions are so wonderful. It’s just a big love fest and Ellie couldn’t be any sweeter. Nicole and Keith commented about how sometimes they just tune in and watch her adoringly- they call it “LTV” and I documented some of that love and wonderment below. My daughter Ember, who loves babies joined me on this one and even took some photographs with my iphone. Her “reward” was getting to hold Ellie at the end of the session. Congratulations and welcome Eleanor- can’t wait to see you in a few months…

Ember and I had the honor of attending Linda and Todd’s open house last weekend to welcome baby Aria. I had the pleasure of photographing the two of them for their adoption portfolio, and I’m looking forward to getting to photograph more of Miss Aria and the three of them as a family over the coming years! Congratulations Todd and Linda! She’s an absolute doll!  

Nathan is growing like a weed! I always love finding new places to photograph but not as much as I love spending some time with the Hayashi family. It’s great getting to watch it all happen and stay in touch over the years! Baby Nathan is now 8 months old and Kiki is 12. This family loves a little soccer so what better than a photo shoot at the Kalithea Park in El Dorado Hills- really, the view from the soccer field doesn’t get any better- a high-end soccer field, if you will. Kiki is a fantastic soccer player so…

I first photographed these two a few years ago for their engagement session, and now here they are expecting their first little one. Nicole wanted to document the occasion with a session in their home. We started with some more intimate semi-nudes(and are keeping them off the blog for obvious reasons), and ended the session with the two of them in the park just down the street from their home. Thank you Nicole for letting me document this next milestone in your family! I can’t wait to meet him or her soon!