Portraits have always been my favorite to photograph. With two kids of my own now, I feel so drawn to helping families document the life changing times of being pregnant, having a newborn, and being with our children.

My goal with our session is to make you feel comfortable and for you to enjoy the time hanging out. That is what I love most about photographing in a documentary style- there isn’t a ton of pressure to make sure everyone looks perfect. My aim is to make pictures in our session that bring back the feelings of these times. Film is my favorite way to evoke the feelings of being with our family. A mix of film and digital or film only options are available for sessions.

Photographing families in outdoor places they love is so special. If there is a place in nature where your family enjoys spending time, like your favorite park, I’d love to capture you there.

In-home/backyard sessions are also a wonderful place for family sessions. I completely relate to the vulnerability of not being sure if your house is clean enough, light enough, nice enough. I assure you that I am coming to you from a house that is just as messy if not more! There are always pockets of light in a home and we can work to figure out what time of day would be best for you and for the light in your home. For me, a family’s home, their belongings, their space, are like touch-points to create photographs that feel lived in and true.

My biggest inspiration now comes from my two children. Time moves so fast watching your kids grow up. Photographing my two helps me hold the moments and slow them down.

• University of California, Irvine: B.A. Studio Art, Focus in photography

• International Center of Photography, NYC: Documentary and Photojournalism Certificate Program