My Photography Style

Busy street scene in Taiwan with colorful storefronts and crowds of shoppers walking along the sidewalk.

documentary, colorful, authentic, creative

Every photographer has their way of working and editing photos. Because having your photo taken is so personal, it's especially important that you get along with your photographer. You don't need to be besties, but you should at least feel comfortable being yourself with them.

Creating this bubble of trust is imperative for both of us: I want to capture the true you, and to do that, you need to trust me to guide you in that direction. This applies to both humans and animals!

Happy gray pit bull with bandana looking into camera. Outdoor professional photoshoot with highly anxious dog in an SF forest hike.

Person in navy shirt and white gloves works carefully with materials on a flat surface during a craft project.

My photography approach

storytelling narratives

My photography approach is a combination of documentary and lifestyle. I try not to overly style a location or person. In other words, the photos tend to reflect real life vs. being stiffly posed. Even if I direct you into certain poses, the results look natural and effortless.

I'm a [mostly] natural light photographer. I prefer to use a minimal setup and available light, but I do have a flash, reflectors, and continuous lights as a Plan B. The portable LED panel and inflatable lights may supplement light where more is needed: they're equipped to provide warmer "natural" light and a wide range of colors for extra creative effects.

This unobtrusive approach means you won’t have big equipment surrounding you. The biggest advantage is that I can move around freely without constantly adjusting the lights, and we can experiment with a wide range of angles, poses, and backgrounds.

My event photography specialization is candids and visual storytelling, with a photojournalistic style.

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Person with vibrant blue hair in red shirt against teal wall with plant.

In terms of personality...

I'm level-headed, calm, and encouraging. I prefer quieter support and energy over boisterous cheerleading. My strongest traits are listening and asking the right questions, while gently guiding you in a direction that aligns with your brand or personality.

And I'm highly organized and Type A—but more in a prepared way and not a need-to-plan-down-to-the-minute way. The best way to get to know me is through my writing and photography, which are all original and done by me.

We're going to work great together if you resonate with any of the below:

(but don't worry, these aren't all in the same photo)

Fluffy white Samoyed dog sits outdoors with happy expression while being petted.

Maximalism over minimalism in environment, design, and colors
Saturated, bright colors or patterns. I love a good color-block outfit.
Candid and natural instead of stiff poses
Light and shadow play
Dark and moody
High contrast instead of muted tones
Warmth with a touch of glow
Calm vibes, low-stress environments
Accurate skin tones (especially important if you're a person of color!)
Quality over quantity
An appreciation for in-depth conversations (ask me about houseplants, dog rescue, or coffee!)

My Photo Editing Style

Warm temperature, saturated colors, high contrast

I edit all the photos I take, and this editing time is included in all my photography services. I do not batch edit and call it a day.

My editing is done with a medium touch, which means I start by adjusting basic settings like brightness, contrast, and tone. Skin tones are as true to life as possible: no washing out or dullness. I'll also apply custom presets, adjustments, and brushes to ensure that every photo shines. Due to the quick turnaround nature of events, these edits are done with a lighter touch than branding photos.

In terms of advanced retouching and editing, I don’t do major object or person addition/removal, head swaps, extreme airbrushing, facial expression changes, or wrinkle smoothing. I will remove blemishes (like acne), adjust skin shadows, and brighten eyes. Before and during the session, we'll discuss your retouching needs.

Some photos do undergo many edits, but the results are natural and warm.

Pro tip: When you book a professional photographer, you should vibe with both their angles/approach AND editing style. If you don't resonate with any of the photos in their portfolio, they're not the photographer for you, which is fine! There's a photographer out there with the style you want.

Red brick building with ornate white domed conservatory structure visible against blue sky.

Two people sit casually on red brick steps outside a building entrance.

Tan French Bulldog wearing colorful polka dot bandana poses outdoors in multiple playful shots.

"Her editing skills beautifully enhanced the final results, and her ability to make clients feel comfortable throughout the session was truly remarkable."

NiBA, Client

In Personal Branding Sessions

To ensure you're happy with the final photos, I include a sample edits step. This is when I choose some photos from the set and perform a full edit on them. You get the chance to review these edits and provide feedback. Once you sign off on them, I'll edit the final photos with a similar style and then deliver them to you in a beautiful online gallery.