We used to joke that my photography income kept us in plants because I was frequently replacing ones that didn’t survive the desert heat of Arizona. Despite my Master's degree in civil engineering, my first job out of college was at a plant nursery in Tucson, AZ, and though I sometimes had a brown thumb, I remained an ever hopeful gardener.
Now, living in Simi Valley, California, my gardening hopes & dreams have new life. I am so excited for all the possibilities! I have an ever-growing collection of plants and my fingers are crossed with each purchase that we will have a long relationship together!
My photography is shaped by so many things I hold dear. Born and raised in the lush greenery of Western Oregon, then living in the Sonoran Desert of Southeast Arizona for fourteen years, and now recently relocated to Ventura County in Southern California - this new distinctly different environment has me again exploring the wilds and back roads, seeking out all of the beautiful places of our new home!
A baby will grow & learn more in their first two years of life, than at any other point in time. They will go from learning how to breathe & hold their head up, to walking & talking! The Growing Up Baby Plan is a perfect way to capture and preserve these amazing changes.
This series of four sessions includes a full studio newborn or in-home lifestyle newborn session, a six month milestone session, a first birthday session (with optional cake smash, fruit smash, and/or bath). And for the fourth session you may choose between a maternity, family session in baby's second year, an eighteen month or a second birthday session. Each session includes 10 digital images, or a print credit when you upgrade to a collection!
For a single milestone or birthday session, please see below.
This is a story about Motherhood. The ability for a woman's body to create, nurture, and sustain life is nothing short of miraculous. Celebrate these powerful moments with my Belly & Baby Plan.
This is a series of two sessions, starting with a maternity session in studio, or on location. A milk bath is a popular option, and can be added on to any maternity session for $125.
A full studio newborn or in-home lifestyle session is also included in this plan. Each session includes 10 digital images (milk bath add-on includes 3), or a print credit when you upgrade to a collection!
For single maternity sessions, please see below.
Your little miracle has arrived! Now that you've seen their sweet face, you know you never want to forget these first days and the feelings that they evoke.
A newborn session is specifically for babies under six weeks old. This session will take place at my in-home studio, where I have a large selection of custom hats, wraps, headbands, knit outfits, and newborn props specifically made to photograph beautifully.
This session includes 10 digital images, or a print credit when you upgrade to a collection.
I also offer studio newborn mini sessions. This option offers a more limited number of props & poses, and do not include portraits of newborn with parents or siblings. For newborn mini sessions, or in-home lifestyle newborn sessions see below.
My in-home studio is located in the beautiful Sinaloa Lake neighborhood in Simi Valley, California. With warm natural light and everything you could need, available at your fingertips. It is a relaxing spot for photos, and also just a short drive to numerous scenic outdoor areas.