Mother-Daughter Photography Session | Bay Area Family Photographer

These photos were taken on a warm, cloudy day, before sunset, with a Canon Mark IV and a 50mm lens. Iris & Lace Photography serves the Silicon Valley, South Bay, Palo Alto, and San Jose region of the SF Bay Area. I specialize in families and couples, including maternity, lifestyle newborn, and engagement sessions.

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Newborn Lifestyle Session | SF Peninsula Newborn Photography | Iris & Lace Photography

One of my favorite things about being a family photographer is that I get to witness and capture beautiful couples in their new roles as parents. These sweet parents were so obviously dedicated and loving to each other, and seemed so effortless in their role as new parents to this sweet baby boy. Their home was decorated with beautiful photos of their wedding and their adventures, and now, my heart is overflowing with joy as they will be decorating their home with photos of this new stage and journey in their lives.

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Family Session 1 Year Old Baby Girl in Mountain View, California | Iris & Lace Photography | Silicon Valley Family Photographer

This beautiful family is celebrating their sweet one year old daughter’s first birthday this Spring! Can you believe her big soulful brown eyes? These parents were so kindhearted, easygoing, and clearly absolutely smitten with their baby girl! (And who on Earth wouldn’t be!?) It was such a great opportunity to meet a wonderful family and help them celebrate this beautiful milestone in their lives together.

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Newborn Lifestyle Session | Iris & Lace Photography | SF Bay Area Newborn Photographer

I especially the way that lifestyle newborn sessions are laid-back, authentic, and effortlessly include the new parents into the photos.  Documentary sessions are captured right in the comfort of your very own home, which always makes everyone feel most at ease. They are slow and un-rushed. The baby or children set the tone and pace for the photos. Newborn photography is especially natural, organic, and candid. I simply photograph my families, exactly as they are—no over-the-top props, babies in baskets, or excessive Photoshop. Just you and your loved ones, snuggling in the comfort of your own sofa and bedroom.

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Top 5 Mom Bloggers in Silicon Valley | Parenting, Adventure, Lifestyle Blogs | Mountain View Family Photographer

The San Francisco Bay Area is FULL of exciting adventures, day trips, activities, events, parks, museums, shows, meet-ups, and all sorts of things to do. We are so lucky to live in such a vibrant, thriving community full of interesting, engaging activities. And we are even luckier to have so many amazing mom bloggers in our area who are sharing their tips, tricks, insights, and experiences in adventuring throughout this region!

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1 year Family Session at Sunset | Mountain View, California

I always encourage my mamas to be in the images as well because I adore photographing motherhood. And I’m so thankful for how this gallery turned out! If we’d only photographed the baby boy, we would missed out on this delightful gallery capturing their love, connection, and relationship. So mamas, don’t be shy—-step out in front of the camera and capture those moments!

This session was photographed in Mountain View, SF Bay Area, California, with a Canon Mark 5D IV and a 35mm Sigma camera lens. All photos are edited by hand (no presets/actions) using Lightroom and Photoshop.

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An interview with the Mama & founder of local adventure blog, Brits in the Bay | Silicon Valley Family Photographer

Alexis and I first connected on Instagram as two fellow transplants who love exploring this beautiful region and all these wonderful adventures! Photographing her sweet beautiful family, with two happy, energetic little girls, was a wonderful experience. Check out the gallery from her family’s beautiful session, and read on to learn more about Brits in the Bay & her insider tips for navigating the Bay Area!

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Mother & Sons | Outdoor Sunflower Field Photography Session | SF Bay Area Photographer

We photographed this Mommy & Me Photo Session outside in a field, right at sunset. I used golden backlighting to create a sun-soaked, candid, summertime feel for these family portraits. I simply adore their unique connections here. This session features unposed moments and authentic interactions. These sweet boys were full of energy and a healthy dose of mischief. It’s always fun to take little boys outside and let them run barefoot, wild & free, right where they belong!

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5 Tips for Choosing Your Next Photographer

Choosing a photographer likely feels like an overwhelming task. There are sooo many options these days! I’m going to give you “insider advice” to help you navigate the process of choosing a photographer. You’ve probably already guessed this, but the big not-so-secret is this: not all photography services are equal! Check out this list to find 5 tips for choosing your family photographer, and scroll all the way to the bottom to see if Iris & Lace is the right fit for you!

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Outdoor Boho Family Session | Mountain View Photographer | Iris and Lace Photography

Sometimes I am lucky enough to meet a family so good and wholesome and fun that the world just seems like a brighter place. This family is definitely like that for me. It warms my heart so much to know that such wonderful families are out there, and I am lucky enough to occasionally cross paths with them in my particular line of work. Also, shoutout to this awesome Dad as well! This sweet father is one of the most involved and enthusiastic Dads I’ve ever photographed. I’ve photographed lots of great Dads but he definitely deserves a special mention. And this family is so incredibly close and loving with each other, it’s clearly evident in their photos. I am so excited for their two beautiful young daughters to grow up and see where their beautiful paths take them.

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Engagement Session | Memphis, TN | Silicon Valley Photographer

This remains one of my favorite photography sessions I’ve ever shot.

This sweet couple is one of the sweetest, kindest, smartest, and most fantastically photogenic couples I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.

This was originally photographer in the cotton fields of Memphis, TN, my hometown. I still accept bookings there now, although I primarily serve the Silicon Valley / San Francisco Bay Area Region.

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Garden Family Photo Session by Iris & Lace Photography | Silicon Valley Photographer

The magic is in the garden.

This family session was photographed in their own family gardens, among a collection of over a thousand roses! It was simply spectacular and tucked away like their own secret paradise. They chose a wardrobe of laidback, flowing, springy pieces to compliment the natural scenery.

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The Art of Editing: A Peak Behind-The-Scenes!

Today I want to help demystify all the ~secret~ things happening behind the scenes at Iris & Lace. 

(And these are truly secrets, because normally I don’t ever show RAW, unedited photos, since obviously they don’t live up to the high quality of Iris & Lace Photography! But today you’re getting an inside peak at all the hidden work I do after our session together.)

As you know, there’s a BIG different in a snapshot, and a professional image.

A lot of the magic is in the post-processing of the photos.

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