I'm a Bay Area native, born and raised in the South Bay and now living in the East Bay! Alex and I have been married since 2015, and our relationship constantly teaches me more about how to love well. We adopted my dream cat, Rue (#ruerivas on IG!) in 2017 and had a baby boy in 2021!

The most important thing about who I am is that I believe in a Creator who made me to be creative. I love making beautiful things, and I love the process of creating, whether that be in my house, in crafty art projects, or in my photography.

P.S. The yellow? It's my favorite...always has been.

I desire to showcase God's designs and use the creative skills that I've been given to bless others. When I have good pictures of myself with those that I love, I can look back and remember what we looked like and where we were, but also the emotions that we felt. The memories that come back with a good photo are irreplaceable, and I love being able to preserve them

I am passionate about ethical living, using what I've been given for the good of others, and loving people well. This means three things:

1. I love supporting other small businesses that give back, or non-profits that are committed to helping people - including fair-trade and ethically sourced companies.
2. I believe in using what I've been given for the benefit of others, and it makes me happy to give back to causes that I believe in! I have a few favorite charities that I would love to tell you about if you're interested, and I always love to hear about your favorite organizations that do good.
3. I try my very best to serve my clients and to put them first. It's my hope that you leave your session feeling encouraged and uplifted.