Around Town

Women’s March, Napa, CA – January 21 2017

It was a real rush to take part in the Women’s March held in Downtown Napa. We had over 4,000 people marching! My husband and son also took part in the march, and it was wonderful to see other children getting a taste of resistance and standing up for what’s right. Of course, marching left very little room for photo taking but I did manage a few snaps.

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA – December 2016

Hallie, Napa, CA – November 2016

Hallie is a friend and former co-worker who is launching her own business as a life coach – geared specifically to empower women! I am excited for her adventures ahead and was honored that she asked me to snap some headshots and photos for her new website.

Arturo & Robert, Yountville, CA – July 2016

Baby Almond, Santa Rosa, CA – March 2016

The moment that I found out my friends were having their fourth child, I knew I wanted to help them out with photos, and I was honored to be asked. It was absolute joy to spend time in the little baby world, newly arrived at home, and just beginning to get an idea of the world.

It’s another one of those times where I consider adding to my little family, just because I miss some of those parts – the tiny toes, the funny arm flail as they learn their limbs, skin to skin contact…

Gelardi Family, Yountville, CA – December 2015

Peterson Family, Yountville, CA – December 2015

Scribe Winery, Napa Valley, CA – November 2015

Spent an afternoon with friends and family at Scribe Winery, eating yummy cheese and drinking delicious wine. Beautiful fall day.

Napa Valley Film Festival, Festival Fitness Day 2, St Helena, CA – November 2015

The 4th annual Napa Valley Film Festival was held November 12th – 15th 2015 here in our lovely valley. This year the passholders were treated to yoga classes, available at two locations in Napa & St Helena. Jennifer Heminger of Integrative Healing, the mastermind of this piece of festival goodness, asked me to photograph the fun! Day two festival-goers were led by Laura Burkhart through a beautiful class.

Napa Valley Film Festival, Festival Fitness Day 1, St Helena, CA – November 2015

Archetype, St Helena, CA – November 2015

One of my favorite restaurants in the Napa Valley, Archetype, recently began to offer a beautiful brunch menu five days per week, and I was lucky enough to tackle some of the Chef Ryder Zetts’ “classic with a contemporary twist” dishes. The cinnamon walnut roll with orange cream cheese was the most amazing thing I have ever eaten for breakfast. Check out the pics and try not to drool.

Lauryn & Pete, Carneros, CA – October 2015

Lauryn and Pete celebrated their two year wedding anniversary a few weeks ago, and to commemorate, a photoshoot took place in a lovely Carneros vineyard. It was an amazing experience, photographing the love that was shining in their eyes when they looked at each other – seriously, guys: they were so adorable I practically squee’d.

So grateful for the opportunity to share these beautiful moments.

Doyle Family, Napa, CA – October 2015

This red-haired cutie is Connor, who is turning 1 in a few weeks! Thank you to Rachael and Mike for the sweet morning photographing their adorable family.

Amanda & Ryan, Napa, CA – July 2015

Vino & Vinyasa, Sequoia Grove, Rutherford, CA – July 10th 2015

I was invited to shoot the 2nd Vino & Vinyasa of the summer by Jennifer of Integrative Healing Napa , this time held at Sequoia Grove in Rutherford. The event was for the benefit of Girls Elevate ! It is so much fun to be a part of these events, which combine three of my favorite things: yoga, photography, and wine!

Vino & Vinyasa, Eleven Eleven Wines, Napa, CA – June 19th 2015

Many thanks to Jennifer Heminger of Integrative Healing Napa for letting me be a part of this wonderful event held at Eleven Eleven Wines, benefiting the Napa’s LGBTQ Connection !