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Hi, I'm Vanessa!
I'm a passionate photographer located in Northern California and serve the Bay Area, Napa, Sonoma and Worldwide. I believe every season—every laugh, glance, milestone, and tender in-between moment—deserves to be captured and cherished. These fleeting chapters are what make your story beautifully, uniquely yours.
With years behind the lens, I’ve gained both technical skill and a deep intuition for spotting the moments that matter most. I love finding beauty in everyday life—whether it’s the quiet anticipation of motherhood, the way two people lock eyes on their wedding day, or the belly laughs of kids being unapologetically themselves.
My sessions are relaxed and genuine, so you can show up exactly as you are. Whether we’re chasing golden-hour light or piecing together the perfect wardrobe to tell your story, I’ll guide you every step of the way. My goal is simple: for you to feel comfortable, have fun, and leave with images that reflect your authentic connection—photos you’ll treasure not just today, but for generations.
bay area wedding and portrait photographer
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My Approach
Fun • Memorable • Authentic
When choosing a Northern California photographer for your wedding or family sessions, you deserve someone who makes you feel comfortable, seen, and celebrated—someone who captures the genuine love and connection that make your family unique. You want to laugh, snuggle, and enjoy the moment while trusting that every detail is being beautifully documented.
That’s exactly what I’m here for. From soft, natural guidance during your session to helping plan outfits and locations, I’ll make sure the experience feels effortless and meaningful. Think of me as the calm, organized friend who keeps things flowing smoothly—with a few silly jokes and plenty of heart along the way.
If you’re looking for a fun, relaxed, and timeless photography experience you’ll treasure forever—welcome. You’ve found your photographer.
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my experience
It’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed, but photography has been part of my heart for years. What started as a way to capture my own family’s milestones quickly grew into a deep passion for preserving life’s most meaningful moments for others.
As a Northern California Wedding and Portrait Photographer, I’ve had the honor of documenting love stories and families through each beautiful chapter—from emotional wedding days to tender newborn moments and everything in between. Every session reminds me that these seasons of life are fleeting, but the memories we create together will last forever.
Based in Northern California and serving the Bay Area, Napa, and Sonoma, I approach every session with warmth, patience, and genuine care. My goal is to create an experience that feels relaxed and natural—so you can simply be present while I capture the love and connection that make your story uniquely yours.
Because at the end of the day, these photos aren’t just pictures—they’re pieces of your story.
"We had the best experience with Vanessa and our photos came out really good. She also was so good with our son who was also instantly smitten with Vanessa. Vanessa was also very responsive, recommended good locations and we got our photos on time. I would highly recommend Vanessa."
Sarah
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"We had such a wonderful experience taking our newborn photos with Vanessa! She put us instantly at ease and it was such a special, meaningful experience for us. The pictures were beautiful and her turnaround was so quick even though I know she's still very busy with wedding season! We can't wait to work with Vanessa more as our family grows!"
Katie
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"We used Vanessa for our maternity and newborn photos and couldn’t be happier with the experience. We both felt instantly comfortable with Vanessa and she made sure to capture a variety of poses. I love that she captures the newborn photos in the home so we could get a more natural experience. The photos all turned out beautiful. Highly recommend!"
Mellissa
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"We’ve had the absolute best experience working with Vanessa for our maternity, newborn, and family photos. She is incredibly talented and has such a natural way of making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. She captured the most beautiful, timeless photos that we will treasure forever. From the tiniest newborn details to the joy of our growing family, her eye for moments is truly outstanding. We couldn’t recommend her more highly to anyone looking for a photographer who is both professional and genuinely passionate about her work."
Kristina
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"Vanessa does amazing work. She arrived at our home and brought some props with her and made our session feel so comfortable and easy! I will definitely recommend her for family photos and newborn photos!"
Michelle
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"We had the best experience with Vanessa and our photos came out really good. She also was so good with our senior dog who was also instantly smitten with Vanessa. Vanessa was also very responsive, recommended good locations and we got our photos on time. I would highly recommend Vanessa."
Ashley
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"We had the best experience with Vanessa and our photos came out really good. She also was so good with our senior dog who was also instantly smitten with Vanessa. Vanessa was also very responsive, recommended good locations and we got our photos on time. I would highly recommend Vanessa."
Kiley
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"Vanessa is an incredible photographer. She took our family portraits for us this year. She had so much patience with my children allowing them to get comfortable & laugh on their own terms. She showed up early & recommended a beautiful location where the sunset provided perfect lighting for the photo shoot! I can't say enough good things about her & how talented she is. We loved all the photos & still have trouble choosing which ones to frame! She truly captured our family & each unique personality in the photos, they were so much fun to look through & we will cherish them always! Thanks so much Vanessa!!"
Stephanie
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