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I'M JOY

AND WHEN I'M NOT CREATING TANGIBLE MEMORIES FOR YOUR FAMILY...

 You’ll find me hunting for the next bargain and working on the next DIY project.

 

But I wasn’t always a Bay Area family photographer - helping families like you get the most memorable candid photos. 

 

I used to hate almost every photo of myself and felt simply defeated.

 

Especially when my husband thought it would be the best idea to take a photo of me with the worse morning bun ever. 

 

I just wanted to capture a moment with my kids of how I really felt. While at it, I felt so miserable at my job with no fulfillment whatsoever.

 

I felt my talent and life experiences were going to waste and I knew there was more for me.

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So, I did what any sane person would do, and quit my 9-5 job.

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With no back up plan and no, erm… plan.

 

I finally was able to realize that “I can have photos I actually love”.  THIS was the moment where I knew I could capture the playful sweetness and essence of life through the lens.

 

I dove into finding a camera, recollecting all my knowledge, education and experience, and opened my virtual doors for business.

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After playing around for months to develop my signature candid style, I finally was able to realize that “I can have photos I actually love”...and so can other people!  

 

And since then, I’ve been lucky enough to help Bay Area families have beautiful, authentic stories of their families, frozen in time.

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Because like me, you know there's more for you.

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No morning buns, no double chins and no sweatpants. 

 

(basically, no husbands taking the photos)

 

So that’s where I come in.

 

I’m the Bay Area family photographer who will finally capture candid, natural and *fun* photos…where you actually look good, too. 

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Raising both hands? I thought so.

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I'd love to chat!

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SERVING SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, AND BEYOND

That's what she said!

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I STILL REMEMBER WHEN...

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  • I waited patiently for dial up internet to connect​

  • I got my first pager

  • I would read teen bop at the library for free (because my mom thought buying was too $$)

  • You could buy a Spice Girl cd

  • I wouldn't go anywhere without my grape-flavored Lip Smacker

NOT TO BE FORWARD BUT...

Book in your family photography session today. Fun, natural and candid…what more could you want?

 

(Toddlers who smile? Ok, I’ll bring silly game on).

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