Creating a beautiful, cohesive look for your session should feel effortless.As a Sonoma County Family Photographer, I believe your experience should be both seamless and enjoyable. That is exactly why I offer a thoughtfully curated client closet filled with unique dresses designed specifically for photography. Making Your Session Stress-Free Choosing what to wear can feel […]

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 […]

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 […]

Let me introduce myself, in case this is your first time on my blog. My name is Michelle, I’ve been a labor and delivery nurse for 22 years and a photographer in Sonoma County for 12 years. I offer all kinds of portrait photography; this session below is a lifestyle newborn photography session. When I […]

Being a Santa Rosa Newborn photographer is not just about taking pictures; it’s about preserving the essence of your baby’s first days in this world. Those first days and weeks can become such blur, especially when there is also a toddler in the house. Somedays are overwhelming, somedays can bring everyone to tears, mom and […]