hello!
I’m a BAY AREA
Newborn, Maternity & Family
Photographer
I believe in
soulful
photography
What makes a great family photo? Beautiful scenery, gorgeous lighting? Those are great to have, but none of that matters if the love doesn’t show. That’s where I come in. I am OBSESSED with creating soulful photos that ooze connection. From the chaos of everyday family life, let me capture the magic of these good ol’ years for you.
I only have one photo of myself as a baby. My parents are not even in it.
Photos were not a priority. Survival was. My parents had to escape post-war Vietnam, give birth to me in a refugee camp, and face the uncertainty of starting over in America. They sacrificed everything to give me the best life possible, and for that I’ll always be grateful.
Still, part of me aches for the missing pieces. I wonder what goofy faces I made as a baby. What my parents looked like when they were young and in love. What my early life together really looked like.
That longing is what fuels me today. It’s why I care so deeply about photographing families. I don’t want your children to grow up wishing they could see the love you poured into them. I want them to have proof—in photos—of the life you’re building together right now.
my story
LIFE IN PHOTOS
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aloha
Fun in the sun with my kiddos
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My family
Photos credit: Hi Hello Photography
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Their Smiles
Those in between moments
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Cosmo
Likes: belly rubs, dislikes: kibble.
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my son kai
The sweetest and most sarcastic boy
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Photo Scouting
Exploring scenic places with the fam
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IN Spring
I’m obsessed with pink trees
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Married since 2013
A snap from our SF City Hall wedding
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married to a paramedic
I learned CPR from the best
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FAMILY SELFIE
TBH most of my family photos are in selfie mode.
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just me
Pimples and all
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My Daughter Lily
Such a fierce creative soul
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Sunset
The sky this day was epic
5 things about me:
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I’m a mom to a 10 year old wildling daughter and a 8 year old bruiser son. My kids drive me CRAZY, but they also motivate me to be a better person everyday.
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I’ve been a photographer for decades and have taken no less than a million photos.
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FAVORITE THINGS: Vietnamese food, empanadas, chai tea, thrifting, animals, spontaneous day trips, and those light rays that peak through the trees.
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East Bay Area raised, I love exploring all the Bay Area has to offer, but I am a certified homebody happiest with snacks on my sofa.
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I’m a LOVE is LOVE, inclusive AF, different is beautiful, I accept you exactly AS YOU ARE kind of person. I like to go with the flow and I’m ready to embrace whatever chaos your little ones throw at me.
I can’t say enough good things about working with Young. She made us feel so comfortable during the entire process, was so patient with my kids, and is just a kind human. And OMG the photos! Absolutely dreamy!
-RACHEL
