Whether it’s the quiet details or the big moments, I believe every photo should feel personal and meaningful. My goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera and enjoy the process as much as you love the final images.
When I’m not behind the lens, I’m spending time with my family, exploring new places, or chasing sunsets with a camera in hand. I believe in keeping things simple, relaxed, and fun — no stiff poses, just natural moments you’ll want to look back on forever.
i, I’m so excited you're here! — I'm a photographer with a passion for capturing real moments, genuine emotions, and timeless stories.
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I'M VANESSA
a snapshot of my life
Family means everything to me. My husband and I have been married for 10 years, and together we’re raising our four amazing kids — Sophia, Vivienne, Eli, and Cody — who keep life full of love, laughter, and a little bit of beautiful chaos.
We love spending time together, whether it’s family game nights filled with friendly competition or exploring the outdoors on weekend adventures. These moments remind me why I do what I do — capturing genuine connection, joy, and the love that makes every family’s story one of a kind.
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My family and I love traveling and exploring new places with our kids. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a road trip up the coast, we’re always up for an adventure together.
From beach days along the California coast to mountain views and new cities, every trip reminds us how special it is to experience the world through our children’s eyes. Traveling together keeps us inspired, connected, and always dreaming about the next adventure.
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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 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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