Ms. Shook is my kids teacher - so much fun working with her and her wonderful family! They joined us at the Fall mini sessions in  Del Valle Regional Park. 

 I love it when I get to take photos of 3 generations, from grandparents to grandchildren.
​The Devlin family was so awesome to work with during our Fall mini-sessions at Del Valle Regional Park

Te best part of being a family photographer is capturing the fun interactions between the family members. The Feldman family was so awesome and natural infant of the camera - Thank you for being part of my fall mini sessions at  Arizona Gardens Stanford.

I had the opportunity to take Yonathan’s Graduation pictures at the University of Stanford. It was a fun and relaxed photo session on a sunny day. 
​Congratulations Yonathan on recently receiving your B.S. Degree in Mathematics from Stanford University!!! Good luck and wishing you the best on your Masters Studies! 

Hey friends…Did you hear?
BAY AREA FALL MINI SESSIONS ARE LIVE!!
I have selected a few exciting locations for this year, this is the perfect time to update that family portrait and get your Christmas cards done early.
These sessions are great for couples, families, maternity, seniors, engagements, and/or headshots…
Don’t miss out this year! 

For all the information and to RSVP - Click here!
Spots will fill up quickly! Time slots are on first come first serve basis - don't wait! ​

Michelle contacted for a special family portrait card. She had a vision for this crazy COVID19 year to make a fun 2 part card.
The first part is all the family sitting on a station "waiting for this year to end" and the second part is a fun family portrait.
We did the photos session and designed the card...
​Bring your ideas to our Bay Area Fall mini sessions! 

This year's theme was super hero's and OMG what an awesome result! 

Did you get engaged recently? Are you planning your wedding for 2020? 
One of the most important decisions you'll make is choosing the right wedding photographer! Your wedding images will be a lasting memory for years to come! 
I'm offering a free engagement session with all my wedding packages! contact me if you are interested to learn more about this special offer! 

At the mention of a bachelorette party, most people think about a wild, luxurious partying spree. If you’re in charge of planning one, figuring out the finances for everyone's amusement can be taxing. If you’re looking at a tight budget, maximum fun and minimum cost are high on your list of concerns. Guess what? You can have a fantastic event inexpensively if you play your cards right. If you are looking to celebrate the occasion on a limited budget, employ the following tips to reduce your eventual overheads and increase your fun.
 
Plan the Budget Beforehand
Before suggesting activities and a destination, have a chat with the attendees. Create a budget based on the interests of the bride and the amount the group can spend. If you keep these considerations in mind, everyone will enjoy the party without feeling too pressed or left out.
 
Keep It Local
The event can be economical and easy to coordinate when you run it within your region. Find fun activities in a nearby city like dinner in a stylish restaurant or a bar crawl. The possibilities are unlimited when you know your area inside out.
 
Make It a One-Night Thing
Many bachelorette parties extend throughout the weekend. If you want to save money, however, this is a wrong move. Partying for two or three days in a row can be hurtful to your body, not to mention expensive. So, limit the extravaganza to a single day or night. With limited time, the party will hit the climax and subside before the bills become too much to bear.

Travel During the Off-Season 
It might be tempting to schedule your party for the holiday season. Hotel rates, airfare, concert tickets, and so on skyrocket during the festive season. The same applies to the weekends. Having your bachelorette party in the off-season allows you to pay less for services. You'll even save more pennies if you hold it between Monday and Friday.
 
Avoid Hotel Suites
If you can, skip the fancy hotel suites and find out how much a home-share service could cost. You might find an entire home much cheaper than the rate per night in a posh hotel. Also, you can enjoy some incredible benefits by organizing a sleepover at the bride's residence. It will be less expensive than everyone coming over only to move to another destination. You will save significantly on lodging, and everyone will enjoy a pleasant bonding experience.
 
Enjoy the Beauty of Nature
A weekend away from the noise is a fantastic chance to reconnect with friends, as it accommodates everyone, including those who don't like clubbing. So, think about pitching a tent and relaxing around a campfire. Throwing a party in the mountains or along the coast will allow everybody to enjoy the great outdoors and some much-needed fresh air. Go kayaking, swimming, fishing, or any other free or inexpensive fun activities.
 
Bring Along a Streaming Device
You can help reduce the cost of entertainment by bringing a streaming device to the party. These nifty gadgets offer a great way to stream thousands of movies, TV shows, music, and online videos, and you won't have to pay anyone to control your entertainment. Typically, you will need to plug the device to the HDMI port on yours or the hotel's TV, connect to Wi-Fi, and then you’re ready to go. 

The goal of a bachelorette party is to honor the bride and give her the chance to enjoy memorable moments with her friends. It shouldn't cause anyone to spend beyond their limit or go into debt. Whatever you do, make this one-time event easy for everyone and as glorious as possible.

I love discovering new places, the Del Valle Regional Park was a beautiful location for a family portrait session. 
​The Ptak family was very relaxed and the photos reflect that.