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Planning family photos can be exciting, but if you have young children, you might also wonder how the session will go. Will your toddler sit still? What if your baby cries? What if the kids start running around just when you want everyone to look at the camera? As a Bay Area family photographer, I […]

5 Family Photoshoot Tips for a Fun, Stress-Free Session with Kids

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Bay Area family photography: Young brother and sister smiling and sharing a playful moment in a flower garden during golden hour.

Becoming a mother is one of the most meaningful experiences in life, but it can also bring profound changes to the way you see yourself. Matrescence is the emotional and personal transition into motherhood, and it can leave you feeling like a different person while you learn how to care for your baby, navigate new […]

Finding Yourself Again After Baby: A Gentle Guide for New Moms

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Mother holding her newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket, capturing the tender connection and changing identity of motherhood.

Your family photos deserve more than a place on your phone—a family photo wall can turn your favorite portraits into part of your home. There’s something completely different about seeing your family’s photographs printed and displayed in your home. A photograph on your phone might make you smile for a moment, but a beautiful portrait […]

From Digital Images to Heirlooms: My Favorite Ways to Display Your Family Portraits

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Large framed family portrait displayed as elegant living room wall art

Christmas family photo outfits East Bay don’t have to mean spending hours shopping or trying to make everyone match. If you’re staring at your closet wondering what everyone should wear, you’re not alone. With a few simple choices, you can create outfits that look beautiful together while still feeling natural and true to your family. […]

What to Wear for Christmas Family Photos in the East Bay

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Smiling young girl sitting in front of a decorated Christmas tree during a holiday photo session by FrameIt Bay Area

Your baby will never be this little again. Those tiny fingers, sleepy expressions, newborn stretches, and the way they fit perfectly into your arms exist for such a short time. Newborn photos allow you to hold onto those moments—but printing them allows you to truly live with them. I know this not only as a […]

From Tiny Moments to Family Heirlooms: How to Preserve Your Baby’s First Year

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Newborn photography wall art displayed in a nursery