What a magical feeling to be amidst the redwoods, the giants towering over us, a symbolic reminder of our place in the universe and a literal reminder of resilience through adversity. Michelle and Tim and their closest family members traveled from all over the country to be wed at Armstrong Woods, which had only just…
What a delight to meet Baby Kira in her home, with her adoring parents and grandparents delighting at her smiley face and curious antics. Here are a few favorites below! Kira loves reading books and trying new foods with mom and dad! She also loves grandma and grandpa! Such a joy. Thanks for inviting me…
It’s been twelve years since I last photographed Ilyssa for some fun portraits around Mission Bay. A lot has changed since then! I was delighted when Ilyssa reached out to do a new photo session, this time with her husband and three children. See a handful of favorites below. Anna Wu is a wedding and…
Megan and Hari were married last year, mid-pandemic, with only their officiant and a camera on a tripod as their witnesses. They were thrilled to be wed but really missed having their families there. So they planned the most thoughtful celebration for their one-year anniversary. Hari’s parents hosted the event in their back yard, and…
What a delight to meet Baby Z, two weeks after her arrival. And what a joy to see the whole family settling in to their new shape as a quartet. It was especially heartwarming to see how quickly and enthusiastically H has adapted to his role as big brother. See just a few of my…
This was such a sweet little portrait session with Annie and Jon as they are expecting their firstborn next month. It’s been a whirlwind last year with a big move back to California, both of them working in healthcare, and also managing to get married amidst the pandemic. It was a lovely little break to…
If you’ve been following along, you might remember Elaine and Sean as the couple who had me hike two hours up and down a mountain for their engagement session. Of course it was completely worth it, not only because the setting was beautiful, but because Elaine and Sean were an absolute joy to be around,…
It is such an honor to be asked by a fellow photographer to photograph their family. I was delighted to meet Cassie’s parents and her sister on their long anticipated visit to San Francisco. We hiked up Bernal Hill for some golden hour magic! Dad and Rusty share a special bond. Of course they needed…
I am so incredibly grateful for the community of women that I have here in San Francisco. There are so many people, local or not, who have held me up through the pandemic, but over and over again, it’s Cassie, Courtney, and Do-Hee who are always, unceasingly there for me — and for each other….
Say hello to the newest member of the Lee Family! I’ve had the privilege of photographing Adrienne and Jenton since their engagement session seven years ago, and we are continuing the tradition with these wonderful family portraits year after year. See some of my favorites from this at-home session below. This one is a follow-up…
This is a tradition I’m absolutely delighted and honored to keep going year after year: the Kwok Family portraits! I first photographed Joyce and Keven back in 2013 for their engagement session, so we’re nearing in on a decade of this photography ritual, and it’s been an absolute honor to see this love story grow…
I met up with this beautiful family for some portraits in Buena Vista Park on a very sunny afternoon. Little R is getting ready to become a big brother! Congratulations to the whole family on the big life changes ahead. Anna Wu is a wedding and portrait photographer based in San Francisco. View her work…