Hi Everyone! How’s the summer break treating you and your families? We went to Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes this past week, and it was such a great trip in general! Whenever we plan a family vacation, I sometimes entertain the idea that we will all agree on most of the things, and our kids will behave and be excited about what we are up to. hahaha, reality reminds me that it's all nothing but a bunch of expectations. Sometimes, pretty unrealistic ones. Of course, we as parents

Hi Everyone, I hope you had a good weekend! Today I have some fun ideas for your coming weekend. We had my dear friend in town last week, so here's a kid-friendly weekend itinerary based on what we did (all places are the ones we liked, no advertisement here)! Location: SF North Beach. 1. Club Fugazi and show 'Dear San Francisco'. This was my second time watching, and I love it. Kids loved it too! The only thing I'd advise is to be sure your kids can sit through a 90-minute s

We go to Larkspur a lot, and we always end up at the same places. Here's what actually works for us! Donuts and bagels first We almost always start at Donut Alley (471 Magnolia Ave) — a family-run place that's been around since 1968. Simple, fresh donuts and really friendly owners. Get there early, they sell out! Cash or Venmo only, closed Mondays, open 6 am–1 pm the rest of the week. Not into sweets? Boichik Bagels is just a short walk down Magnolia (238 Magnolia Ave). Rea

There’s often a moment, before booking or coming to a session, when people hesitate. Not because they don’t want the photographs. But because they’re unsure of everything that comes with it. Will the kids cooperate? Will it feel stressful? Will it look the way they imagined? These concerns are valid. Most of us have been taught that being photographed requires a kind of performance—a version of ourselves that is composed, prepared, and slightly removed from real life. I come