I believe that there’s a story behind every face.
My father played a big role in my curiosity of stories during my
childhood. He is a painter and always taught me to watch for the
smaller details in life. To fill my time, everyday during the summer he
would assign me a portrait assignment. He would take out one of his
numerous books on paintings and have me duplicate a portrait. He told
me to notice the expressions and the small nuances of the face.
My favorites were the paintings of Norman Rockwell. I loved that
each painting was a slice of life, unposed and candid containing so
much life. Through time I realized that drawing a portrait is not just
putting a pair of eyes, nose and mouth on paper, but capturing the life
and story behind it.
That’s how I’ve been molded as a photographer. My goal is not to
capture smiling faces and figures, binding them within the edges of an
8x10. My objective is seeing the life behind every pair of eyes, and
capturing that in every photo. Life is unscripted and so is my
photography. I hope to truly capture the beauty in each spontaneous
moment and tell a story.
Photography was my first love and I knew it from the moment I picked
up my first 35mm film camera in high school. I went on to study fine
arts and design in college and spent years in the design industry. All
these years have made me a better artist and designer. So when I found
my way back to photography, I realized that I’ve become a different
sort of a photographer entirely. I see light, colors, and composition
with a much more trained set of eyes.
Today I’m a mother and a photographer seeking to capture my family's
moments and the moments that are dear to my clients. One day it is a
dream of mine to broaden my horizons and capture images and stories
around the world. Telling stories that scream to be told.
I'm a member of Professional Photographers of America.
Here’s a little Halloween treat! There is nothing like a little Halloween photo shoot! We did this session at a lovely little garden in San Ramon. It was a real garden full of fruits and vegetables. With grandparents and grandkids in tow we had a great time picking apples and stomping through the garden.
- wonderful pics!November 10, 2009 - 12:20 pm
- wonderful pictures!November 10, 2009 - 12:02 pm
- cute kids. happy family!!November 10, 2009 - 9:17 am
- Nice pictures! Thanks for sharing Peggy.November 9, 2009 - 7:09 pm
- The pictures turned out beautifully. I love that shots are natural and unposed. The filter and lighting on each scene captures a modern-vintage feel which I am fond of.November 9, 2009 - 7:04 pm
- Thank you everyone for your kind comments! Peggy and Brad...I am soooo happy that you're pleased! :)November 9, 2009 - 5:42 pm
- very nice! tastefully done.November 9, 2009 - 4:36 pm
- Nice family pics. Well done!November 9, 2009 - 4:35 pm
- Great pictures. I love the casual style and colors. Love the innocense that was captured in every photo.November 9, 2009 - 3:05 pm
- How precious and immaculate these pictures are! You have such a beautiful family, Brad and Pegyy :). Thanks for sharing!November 9, 2009 - 1:30 pm
- These pictures exceeded my expectations. Thanks, Calvina!November 9, 2009 - 1:15 pm
- The pictures came out really nice! What a nice setting.November 9, 2009 - 12:32 pm
- What great family pics! I especially love the one with Logan making the funny face--I love his little personality! =)November 8, 2009 - 10:20 pm
- Your family pictures turned out wonderful. I love all the pictures of the kids.November 6, 2009 - 9:29 pm
- Thank you for all the lovely comments everyone!November 6, 2009 - 5:05 pm
- Love them! very natural, and shows a very happy fmaily!November 6, 2009 - 4:38 pm
- Nice! Very tasteful and nice contrast of colors. Pictures look like they are from a magazine.November 6, 2009 - 4:37 pm
- Peggy, these pictures are so well-taken! They really capture the spirit of your family in the moment. I like the Thomas the Train outfit too. Very cute!November 6, 2009 - 4:09 pm
- LOVE THE PICTURES!!! So artistic and yet casual. And a great local too!!November 6, 2009 - 3:55 pm
- Great pictures! I love Logan's expression on the first family photo. So cute!November 6, 2009 - 12:43 pm
- These are awesome pictures! All of them are great. Everyone is so happy :) I love the setting, too! Thanks for sharing.November 6, 2009 - 11:48 am
- Beautiful & lovely pics!!!! All the precious moments are captured forever.November 6, 2009 - 11:31 am
- Wow, the pics look great Peggy! What a fun setting for a photo shoot!November 6, 2009 - 11:30 am
- Love all the pictures, especially the family apply picking one and the solo shot of your oldest niece!November 6, 2009 - 1:17 am
- They look very nice!November 6, 2009 - 1:02 am
- would've been neat if everyone dressed up in their halloween costume for the family pic =) no pic of your younger brother by himself? we esp. like the photo of your parents =) location is much nicer than central park in SM.November 6, 2009 - 1:01 am
- You have a beautiful family! I love their costumes.November 6, 2009 - 12:52 am
- Nice pics!November 6, 2009 - 12:36 am
- Great family photos! I love how you can sense that is was a nice fall day! Very natural....November 5, 2009 - 11:52 pm
- Thanks so much for the coming out to take pictures of my family. We really had a great time with you and it was so relaxing. I love how all the pictures turned out!November 5, 2009 - 11:30 pm
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