There’s something extra special about a maternity session for a second baby. The excitement is different this time. Parents are more grounded, more confident, and usually paired with a toddler who has very big opinions. As a Sonoma County photographer, I’m always ready for a little chaos. This session is the perfect reminder that the […]

If you have been following me for a while, you know besides being a Sonoma County Maternity Photographer, I’m also a Labor and Delivery nurse at Kaiser Hospital. I am fortunate to have supportive leaders who purchased newborn pictures from me several years ago to decorate the hallway in between Labor and Delivery and Post […]

There are no words to describe how excited I was to meet Forrest for the first time. Being a Sonoma County Newborn Photographer and labor and delivery nurse gives me the opportunity to get all of the newborn snuggles to keep my heart full. Before I get into sharing pictures, let me share a little […]

What If I Told You… Newborn Pictures Don’t Need to Be Scheduled Before Two Weeks of Age? If you’ve ever researched newborn photography, you’ve probably noticed newborn photographers urging parents to schedule their baby’s photo session within the first two weeks after birth. The reason often given is that newborns are sleepier and easier to […]

A Fresh 48 photography session is a special photo shoot that takes place within the first 48 hours of a baby’s life, typically in the hospital or birthing center where the baby was born. The goal of a Fresh 48 is to capture the raw emotion and fleeting moments immediately after childbirth. Here are some […]