Max & Renee | Bay Area Lifestyle & Outdoor Maternity Photos

We’re so excited to share these photos of our beautiful friends Max & Renee! A little over three years ago, we shared some of their anniversary photos on our blog, and a lot has changed since that time: they’ve moved into their new home together in San Jose and are expecting their first baby boy soon! [ read more … ]

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Allana’s Maternity Photos | Palo Alto Arastradero Preserve

Allana and Joe are expecting their first baby soon! As a recent mom myself, now I see maternity sessions a little differently — I know exactly how exciting it was when I was expecting for the first time! Just like with weddings, maternity photos document a couple entering a new chapter of their lives, but this time with a little one 🙂 [ read more … ]

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Brooke’s Family Photos at Arastradero Preserve | Palo Alto Family Photographer

Brooke’s family traveled across the country to Palo Alto for her graduation from Stanford (and just in time for Father’s Day too!), and they wanted to have some casual family photos taken outdoors with a beautiful natural backdrop. They all came out to Arastradero Preserve during sunset, which gave its rolling hills a soft, golden glow. It was so easy to photograph this beautiful family, as they were all so relaxed in front of my cameras. Also, the bonding and love among them was incredible! I could tell how close they all are in each others’ lives, and how precious these moments are for them!

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Abigail & Vaughn | Bay Area Golden Field Engagement Photos

For their engagement session, Abigail & Vaughn wanted a beautiful open field, and what better place than the Arastradero Preserve with its rolling hills blanketed in tall, golden grass? The timing was actually perfect that day — it was the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, which meant a beautiful full moon that greeted us at dusk! You can see it below in the photos 🙂 [ read more … ]

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Stefanie & Joe | Stanford Memorial Church & Dyker Beach Golf Course Wedding

Joe & Stefanie held their wedding ceremony at the grand Stanford Memorial Church, and they hosted their reception at Dyker Beach Golf Course on the other side of the continent a week later in order to include all of their friends & family. Flying to New York marked my first destination wedding trip of 2016 and I’m super excited to be back to share these photos! [ read more … ]

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