A family of three walking outdoors on a dirt path in a grassy field under a cloudy sky, with the father carrying a young girl.

A happy family of five, including two young girls, a woman, and a man, enjoying time together in a bright kitchen with white cabinets and a large window.

Two newborn babies swaddled in beige and white blankets with matching hats, lying side by side in a crib with clear sides and white bedding.

Walnut Creek Newborn Photographer | San Francisco Bay Area

Newborn, Maternity & Family Photography in Walnut Creek

Capturing your everyday memories to hold onto and cherish forever

How many times have you looked at your children in the middle of an ordinary day and thought, “How did they get so big so fast?” There is so much beauty in watching them grow, yet we find ourselves longing for the tiny people they once were. Some days it is the baby curls, gummy smiles, and sweet baby babble that send me straight into nostalgia. We all know the saying that the days are long, but the years are short, and it feels truer with every passing season.

I want to photograph these fleeting moments and help you hold on to the magic you are creating, both within the walls of your home and beyond. From the quiet, sleepy newborn days and wobbly first steps to missing teeth and everything in between, these are the memories that deserve to be remembered.

With over ten years of experience photographing families, I approach each session with care, patience, and a calm, baby-led mindset. I also offer a thoughtfully curated client closet to make planning your session simple and stress free, so you can focus on what matters most, being present with your family.

Every moment is a cherished one.

This is your family’s story, and it deserves to be documented, remembered, and most of all, celebrated.

SESSION TYPES

Mom holding young child across her pregnant belly in Walnut Creek field — Maternity

Lifestyle In Home Newborn

Mom, Dad, two daughters and a son standing in the warm sunset glow in front of a windmill — Family

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Details

No one understands just how stressful family photos can feel quite like a mom who wants beautiful portraits of her family. There are so many moving pieces behind the scenes, and I truly get it. Little people call me mom too. With just a bit of planning, we can take so much of that stress off your plate. I offer a growing collection of dresses just for moms for all session types, which means one less thing for you to worry about. I also provide wardrobe guidance to help make sure your entire family feels comfortable, confident, and photo ready.

When you look back on your images, I want you to see a real glimpse of your everyday life, captured in the most beautiful way. The way your children smile when they look at you. The pride on dad’s face as he holds his newborn. The tiny pout your two year old makes when they are not quite ready to share mom with the newest family member. These photographs are meant to reflect the season of life you are in right now. A reminder to embrace it, to treasure it, and to hold onto the beauty found in the quiet moments and everything in between.

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Client Love

Testimonials

Laura is absolutely amazing! I have used her for our family photos for years and she never ceases to amaze me. Every year she captures such great pictures that I will cherish for a lifetime! She is extremely talented and works great with kids and family pets. Highly recommend her!

THE G FAMILY

Laura is the best- So sweet and friendly and professional. She was amazing with our newborn (and two pups!) and even had a wonderful client wardrobe to pick cute dresses for the photos. Her quality is top notch and well worth the investment. For what you get, it’s a steal. I’d use her again in a heartbeat!

THE W FAMILY

Laura did an incredible job with our newborn photo shoot! We are so thrilled with the quality of the beautiful photos she delivered, and she did a great job with our little one in making the day itself fun, comfortable, and safe.

THE B FAMILY

We first met Laura when she photographed my son’s fresh 48!! She is one of those people who makes you feel comfortable instantly, like you’ve already been friends and you’re just hanging out while she’s photographing your family.

Don’t get me wrong, you’re going to feel like fast friends, but she is also very professional! Laura is organized with scheduling, gets photos to you quickly in a beautiful, easy-to-navigate online gallery.

Lastly, but also very importantly—her photos are always gorgeous! She has a great eye and way of arranging your family in natural, comfortable poses and she is great at getting those good smiles out of kiddos :)

You will be thrilled if you book a session with Laura!

THE P FAMILY

If you're looking for a photographer- look no further! Laura did an amazing job for our newborn shoot. She captured everything beautifully. We had such a fun day with her! Laura is one of those people who makes you feel comfortable the minute she walks into the room. We can't wait to have her shoot our family in the future. We recommend Laura to all friends and family in the area!

THE G FAMILY

Laura is incredible. Her eye for the perfect shot, her skill for seeking dazzling light, and her great taste for styling are only outweighed by who she is as a person. She's funny, witty, and makes you and your family--no matter the ages involved--feel so comfortable. She works with whatever situation you throw at her (including but not limited to grumpy husbands, screaming toddlers, and newborn diaper disasters!). And by the end of each session everyone comes out happy, and the pictures turn out amazingly. Oh, and she loves dogs, which makes us love her more. She is so talented and will be our family photographer forever and ever.

THE H FAMILY

We just had a chance to check email and are so excited to receive these! We are both smiling ear to ear after looking at them and we ABSOLUTELY LOVE how every single one of them turned out...they are so beautiful! The moments and expressions you captured are just amazing and words just can't express how grateful we are to you for that!

Thank you for being part of these special times in our life....and giving us amazing photos to treasure!

Hugs from all three of us!

THE W FAMILY

Laura!!! I love the pics so much!! You're so talented and I'm so grateful you captured these beautiful pics of my little fam! B has already grown and changed since then so I am just so glad we will have these forever!!

THE F FAMILY