As a mother who is wrapped up with images of sister huggin’, baby cuddles and all of the mama moments, family photography was no leap, but rather, a step into my own unseen wish. Nine years later and I’ve had the rare opportunity to document families as their children grow, with sweet personalities taking shape and big, bright eyes getting softer and wiser. It’s a journey I can’t fully describe.

My craft as a Bay Area portrait photographer developed in college when I studied black and white film. My bathroom became a dark room — the tub was used for rinsing and the lack of natural light let my film develop without interruption. Later on after becoming a mother, I began taking photographs of my daughter and was absorbed by the art of photography.

Bay Area portrait photographer, adventure aficionado & green tea lover.

I’m Emily.