My photography career started when I was a child and my mother gifted me my very own camera. I used my camera to document the family farm, taking photos of the gardens, orchards and pets. From those simple beginnings my photography career took me to Vermont, Valparaíso, Barcelona, San Francisco, Boulder and finally Northern California. During those 20+ (!) years behind the camera I worked for various print publications (El Mercurio of Valparaiso, The Barcelona Metropolitan, El Mensajero in San Francisco, The Argus Courier of Petaluma) and event coordinators capturing portrait, travel, event, sport and lifestyle imagery. I quickly realized that my favorite type of photography was rooted in connections between people.
Now as the mother of two boys I’m lucky to have a front row seat on the amazing event of childhood. Each smile, each giggle, each teardrop all create breathtaking moments as these little people evolve into big people while they learn about the world. My favorite family photographs are the ones which remind us of the joys of childhood, give us a peek into a sweet connection or just make us laugh. I always break for last minute plans, phenomenal sunsets, snacks, meltdowns or the ice cream truck – anything goes. And often those unscripted moments give us the perfect photos that will grace the walls, books and hearts of your home.
My dream of photographing the families in my community, as I document their growing love for each other has already been realized with several of my clients. Looking back through my portfolio I’m so happy to see many familiar faces smiling back at me, engagement kisses evolving to gorgeous weddings and then to pregnant bellies and then bouncing toddlers and then confident young dreamers! I am beyond grateful to have been chosen to chronicle these love stories and I’m eager to capture many many more moments of connection. It’s no mystery that some of our most cherished objects are the family photos in our homes. The days are long but the years are short - let me slow down time for you and your loved ones soon, if only for a moment!
Photo by Tyler Chartier
Here's a glimpse into my childhood scrapbook
