EAST BAY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG
A space filled with heartfelt stories of motherhood and families, photo location inspiration across Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco, and tips for your session to feel natural and meaningful.
A space filled with heartfelt stories of motherhood and families, photo location inspiration across Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco, and tips for your session to feel natural and meaningful.
Family
The 6 East Bay Photo Locations I Keep Coming Back To
If you have been wondering where to schedule your next family session...
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Stories, Inspiration & Tips for Bay Area Families
Travel
From Peace Corps to Photographer
As Peace Corps North Macedonia celebrates its 30th anniversary this June 11, 2026, I find myself reflecting on my time serving there and the unexpected path it set me on.
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Family
Mother's Day Mini Sessions
See how this mom turned her family session at Golden Gate Park into a lasting Mother's Day memory, and learn how you can finally get meaningful photos with your children.
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Family
East Bay Family Session at Joaquin Miller Park
These East Bay family session photos at Joaquin Miller Park turned out more than fun. This family showed up to Joaquin Miller Park ready to serve holiday spirit.
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The Everyday Family Photo Guide
“The Everyday Family Photo Guide All Parents Need” helps you capture more meaningful, natural family photos using just the phone in your pocket.
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Meet Valarie Duran
Inspired by becoming a mom and our ever-changing seasons, I put a pause on my career as a creative youth development program director to pursue a deeper calling of service behind the lens.
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