The Revamp of a Brand – Why? Joanna Struiksma-Facey is the chef behind Bright Spot Bake Shop in Morgan Hill, California. She was following her dreams, like many of us are, and while in the transition from a corporate job as a industrial designer for a big multinational company, to motherhood  in a brand new […]

In this photography journey of mine, I have come to realize how my mind works. You give me a subject, a place, or certain kind of light, and my mind races with all these ideas. It’s hard to contain. The challenge is to concretize those thoughts. Often times, the results exceeds what I had in […]

I get asked a lot whether I do weddings or no. I mostly market my family photography. But to answer your questions, yes, I do photograph intimate weddings. The ones that are small family affairs, where you are present to celebrate your love. I find quite often we get lost in the big business that […]

To me, Morroco was magical; and certainly one of the best trips of life thus so far. All your senses could be heightened from the experience. The flavors (tagine galore, Mint Tea, couscous, honey and cheese over Moroccan bread); the sounds (call it the muslin prayers chants, people, people); the colors (pop of colors everywhere, […]

To you my dear client, reader, social media followers, friends, clients that have become my friends … I want to express how I am grateful I am for you… you are my drive, and you push me continue being creative for you. You are what makes this space, my creative space. Your support, and your […]

After an incredibly busy season, for which I am beyond grateful; I get to finally have some quiet time and  work on my personal work. My loves combined into one: Photography and Travel. This year I gifted myself a trip for my birthday. I got to travel with one of my childhood friends, Priscila.  Just […]

Playing around with Underwater Photography for the first time. A few days ago I had to describe my ideal client to a Digital Marketing consultant. I told her that I keep getting hired by my ideal client over and over again, mostly through referral and social media organic reach.  The magic sauce to my shoots, […]

In my 8 years as a professional photographer, I have learned that it’s important to re-group, and shoot for yourself.  You get hired to photograph other’s people experiences, and love; but it’s always good to back to photographing your own love, and your own experiences. Last year I made a conscious decision not to photograph […]

Guys I am so excited to introduce you to my new Studio Manager, Olivia.  Olivia first hired me for her Senior Lifestyle Session a few years back. You can see her  A LOT in my Teen portfolio, here! Olivia has also been my babysitter (I love how much is likes my boys, and my boys […]

The year I was graduating from high school was one of the happiest and most exciting times in my life. I had friends (some of which to this day still remain my closest friends). I had a family that was very supportive and that loved me (that hasn’t changed one bit). It was also the […]