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“Golden hour” has become a well-known phrase. But you can really tell it’s golden hour when you can stand in a yellow field. We went out planning to go to the beach at Bodega Bay. But while walking to the ocean, I saw this patch of golden grass and instantly wanted to shoot there. Emma […]

Emma & Amanda’s Summer Session in Bodega Bay, California

I love Christine. My darling friend from Berkeley got this dope computer science internship at Amazon in Seattle. So naturally I had to go to Seattle, too. I had an amazing time adventuring with this even more amazing human. I was able to get into all these Amazon buildings that aren’t open to the public […]

Christine & Caili in Seattle

I didn’t plan to become a professional photographer when I first picked up a camera. I was first introduced to photography because knew a girl in high school who was friends with a professional photographer. This classmate shared the photos they took together, and I loved those images. I clicked over to the photographer’s facebook […]

How I got Started with Photography

Imagine this: You’re getting married and you’re so excited about your wedding day. It’ll be a once in a lifetime opportunity to bring together all your family and friends in one spot. You spend hours researching photographers, find one you love, and pay him/her thousands of dollars. Your wedding day comes and it’s even better […]

5 Ways to Back Up Photos

As a photographer, you’re responsible for guiding your clients when they’re in front of your camera. Hopefully everything isn’t overly posed so the personality of your couple is able to shine. But most people don’t know what to do on camera, so it’s your job to help. If you’re not talking, your clients probably feel […]

How to Direct a Couple for Engagement Photos

As a photographer, you’re responsible for guiding your clients when they’re in front of your camera. Ideally, things aren’t overly posed so the personality of your couple is able to shine. But most people don’t know what to do on camera, so it’s your job to help. If you’re not talking, your clients probably feel […]

How to Direct a Couple for Engagement Photos

“It was soooo fun working with Caili. I was thinking of asking Caili for senior pictures after I saw her other works. Although we got lost several times on our way to the flower field, Caili knew how to lead us just like how she did with the photoshoot. She helped us look natural and […]

Lina’s Summer Senior Session at Box Elder Campground | West High School

“I really loved my photo shoot with Caili. I’m pretty sure my friends and I were all laughing with her nonstop, and instead of being awkward like I expected it to be, the whole experience felt natural and fun. I don’t generally like taking pictures, but this would definitely be an exception. Caili was able […]

Brianna’s Senior Session in a Field of Poppies | West High School

Do you ever meet someone for the first time and like them instantly? Well, I guess it wasn’t actually the first time we met. Apparently we had Spanish class together back when she was 11. Time really flies haha. But anyway Allie is a complete gem. She’s smart and articulate, and also super sweet, humble, […]

Allie Zehner Park City Seniors at White Barn | Rowland Hall St. Mark’s

This senior has a special place in my heart because she’s my baby cousin. While on a Caribbean cruise, we celebrated the graduation of Miss Natalie Lim. She’s the valedictorian of her high school class, she’s heading to UT Austin in the fall, she’s a total “mom” who always carries bandaids and sunscreen and everything […]

Natalie Lim’s Senior Session Somewhere in the Caribbean Ocean