About Me
I want you to love your photos as much as you love your people.
Hi, I’m Isela. I photograph newborns and families across the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Palo Alto, Marin, Walnut Creek, and beyond. My approach is simple, natural, and in-home. No props, no stiff posing, no studios, just your baby, your family, and the beauty of everyday life.
I’ve been photographing families since 2009. I first picked up a camera while studying landscape photography, but becoming a mom changed everything. I realized how much I loved capturing real connection. For years I photographed weddings, but I’m most drawn to in-home sessions where families feel comfortable and photos feel authentic. My two boys are grown, and looking back at their baby years reminds me why these moments matter.
Being invited into your home to capture a baby’s first days or everyday family life is something I take seriously. These images are honest, timeless, and filled with the people you love most.
Photos That Matter to Me
The photos that mean the most to me aren’t perfect portraits. They’re the black and white images of my kids when they were babies, close-up, honest, and real. Those photos take me right back to that season of life and remind me why I photograph families the way I do today.
My first son at 5 months old, one of the first photos I ever took that still means everything to me
My second son at 5 days old, with a smile I’ll never forget.
