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Bay Area Photographer

Offering bold, authentic portraits and an award-winning client experience.

I'm a San Francisco Bay Area photographer offering Impeccable service and photos that will make you gasp with delight.

Serving The San Francisco Bay Area from Livermore, CA.

AT A GLANCE

Meet the Artist

artist, mother, scientist, gardener

Dedicated to Preserving your family's Memories beautifully and providing an outstanding client experience.

as seen in:

Senior Portraits

Senior portraits uniquely tailored to bring out your personality and interests, with an award-winning client experience.

"Kristen was the best photographer I could have ever asked for and took amazing photos of me that I love."

-Mackenzie,
Granada High School

Serving graduates looking for bright and colorful cap and gown portraits that showcase their academic story and time on campus. I'm a Bay Area graduation photographer offering custom graduation announcement cards, and luxe album and gallery wall design services as well!

Graduation PORTRAITS

"Kristen was wonderful! She really took the time to get to know me and what I wanted out of my senior photos."

FAMILY PORTRAITS

Playful, comfortable, fun, beautiful and timeless family portraits, bringing out the essence of your family's relationships and preserving your fleeting moments in stunning wall art, folio boxes, and albums.

"They are simply the best family photos we've ever had done."

- Amy

Interview in the Wall Street Journal; the prevalence of large family photos post-covid

Named a Top100 Senior Photographer in the United States 2023-25

Selected publications


Featured Galleries —

Bay Area Senior Portraits

Senior portraits with a retro flair in historic Niles, CA.

Family Portraits in San Diego

Golden hills,  lush oak trees, and beautiful mommy and me portraits.

Pleasanton, CA Senior Portraits

A gorgeous senior photoshoot in downtown Pleasanton, CA!

Serving Chicagoland and California since 2019

How do I pull it off? I'm a Chicago portrait photographer serving Chicago, IL during the school year, and I'm a California (San Francisco Bay Area, Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Diego) photographer during academic breaks. Join the mailing list to be the first to know my travel schedule!

Ready to make something

beautiful

together?

I take a limited number of clients each season so you can be assured of a high standard of attention and care.