Tag Archives: potrero hill

location scouting, sonoma | commercial kids photographer, san francisco

Sometimes I have to pinch myself living in a place like San Francisco. We have such amazing access to a diverse array of locations within a few hours of the city. I have shot all over San Francisco from our beaches to chinatown to the greenery in Golden Gate Park. However, just outside of San Francisco you can find anything from dirt roads, treacherous cliffs, black sand beaches, quaint farms, dusty old towns, kitschy motels, and much more. Yesterday, I went on a quick scouting mission to Sonoma and found a few non-descript locations for my shoot on Sunday.

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allison + keith, favs | modern belly + baby photographer, san francisco

Enjoy a few of my favs from a recent belly + baby session with two wonderful, soon-to-be parents Allison + Keith. We started at their lovely home in Potrero Hill then took a little stroll around our shared neighborhood. The early morning light was perfect. I took advantage of the harsh shadows downstairs and muted...

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October 6, 2009 - 3:13 pm

edyta szyszlo photo - your work is fantastic!!

October 2, 2009 - 1:45 pm

Sarah - thanks Tara Jean! they were so easy to photograph. really great morning.

October 2, 2009 - 1:44 pm

Tara - Wow. Simply stunning.

allison + keith, sneak peek | modern belly and baby photographer, san francisco

This weekend I was reminded how much I like simple, straight portraits. No fancy angles, clever props or juxtapositions, just pure, simple, straight portraits. I should say it helps to have a subject who is incredibly natural in front of the camera. Allison and her husband Keith were just that. I rarely had to ask them to do anything and shooting in the comfort of their gorgeously lit home made it even easier.

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September 30, 2009 - 5:57 pm

Sarah - thanks so much Carrie. i think this is the case where the subject does most of the work. she was really perfect. thanks again!

September 30, 2009 - 5:48 pm

Carrie Hasson - I agree. So simple and pure. Just beautiful, your pictures and the mom-to-be.