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The best Colorful Photoshoot Locations in San Francisco, California

It’s no secret that San Francisco is known for its cute homes, colorful corners, and hilly streets. There are a TON of amazing backdrops for photos in the area, but how do you go about narrowing down the best ones for your own photos or your clients? How do you find the secret colorful walls, homes, and hidden corners without spending hours upon hours searching? Well, lucky for you I’ve done all the work for you! 🎉

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This Chanel inspired 25th birthday photoshoot in the San Francisco Bay Area was one of the first creative sessions in my Emeryville studio (Bright Bay Studio), and it was the perfect way to kick off a year of bold ideas and collaborations. Working alongside the incredibly talented team at KLO Events (styling), along with makeup […]

Brands

Chanel Inspired 25th Birthday Photoshoot in the San Francisco Bay Area

Flat lay from a Chanel-inspired 25th birthday photoshoot in the San Francisco Bay Area featuring a small “25” birthday cake surrounded by Chanel shopping bags, pearls, sunglasses, champagne, confetti, and pink, white, and black balloons.

San Francisco Brand Photographer | Bay Area Brand Photographer One of the first sessions in my Emeryville studio was a creative brand photography session with San Francisco magician Keith Tyran, also known as the Gentleman Magician of San Francisco. For this branding photoshoot, we focused on capturing the two sides of his brand (his polished […]

Brands

Creative Brand Photography for San Francisco Magician Keith Tyran

A Bright Natural Light Studio Serving the San Francisco Bay Area I’m excited to introduce you to my new Bay Area photography studio in Emeryville, CA: Bright Bay Studio If you’re looking for a bright, flexible studio in the East Bay that’s ready for photos, video, or brand content, this colorful space in Emeryville was […]

Brands, Photographers

Bright & Colorful Emeryville Photography Studio for Rent with Natural Light

Bright blue sofa in a natural light photography studio with white brick wall, sheer curtains, patterned rug, and small side table with plant in Emeryville studio space

Having my own San Francisco Bay Area photography studio (check it out here) has opened the door to more creative collaborations like this Winter Blues editorial photoshoot. Inspired by glitter, chrome, and metallic textures, this studio session leaned into rich blue and purple tones, moodier lighting than my usual style, and a playful mix of […]

Brands, Editorial

Winter Blues Editorial Photoshoot: Creative Product, Beauty, & Portrait Photography

Close-up editorial portrait of a model with curly hair and glitter makeup near her eye, set against a vibrant purple background with moody studio lighting and metallic styling.

This modern burgundy wedding at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California was the perfect mix of playful, personal, and completely unique to the Bay Area. As one of the most distinctive wedding venues in Oakland (and literally 5 minutes from my house), Chabot gave guests the chance to explore science exhibits during cocktail […]

Couples

A Modern Burgundy Wedding at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, CA

Bride and groom embracing in front of a colorful galaxy mural at Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California, during a modern burgundy-themed wedding.

Pretty Penny is one of those Berkeley shops that instantly makes you smile the second you walk in. It’s colorful, welcoming, and full of personality! I literally can’t visit the store without buying something because they do such an amazing job sourcing unique pieces, and I frequent the space enough that I’ve become friends with […]

Brands

Berkeley Brand Photographer | Lifestyle & Brand Photos for Pretty Penny

Lifestyle brand photography of clothing and accessories displayed inside Pretty Penny, a Berkeley boutique, featuring woven bags, hats, sunglasses, and denim.

Creating brand photos for companies that truly care about what they make is always extra rewarding, and this session was no exception. I had the pleasure of photographing bright lifestyle and product photos for a San Francisco Bay Area based sustainable bamboo shoe company whose mission centers on comfort, style, and reducing their environmental footprint. […]

Brands

Bright Brand Photography for a Sustainable Bamboo Shoe Company

A brown bamboo loafer is worn with white jeans. The photo is cropped in to just show below the knee and the model is standing on a white box with a white background.

I’ve had the honor of photographing Krystaelynne’s headshots multiple times over the past few years. In that time I’ve watched her business, Diggs Publishing, grow exponentially! They became so big that they moved into a large facility and even ended up taking over the one next door! With all that growth came the need for […]

Brands

Brand Photography & Headshots for Diggs Publishing, a Children’s Book Publishing Company

4 kids stand in a line with each holding a book in front of their face. The last child is peeking over the book at the camera. They have colorful outfits on and are standing in front of a bright solid orange backdrop

K + B’s wedding at The Palm Event Center in Pleasanton was the perfect blend of fairytale whimsy and colorful magic! ✨ Inspired by the rainbow color palette of Sailor Moon, their celebration was filled with playful, enchanting touches, including a donkey carrying rose petals during the ceremony, a castle cake guarded by a dragon, […]

Couples

Fairytale Wedding at The Palm Event Center in Pleasanton, California

If you have’t read my breast cancer story yet, let me catch you up. Earlier this year (2025) I was diagnosed with stage 1a triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma (breast cancer) after my first ever screening mammogram at 40 years old. It was shocking, to say the least. Now that I’m half a year into […]

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My Chemotherapy Must-Haves and What Helped During Breast Cancer Treatment

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