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Warm golden hour portrait of a mother and daughter with the sun backlighting their hair, glowing natural light photography in San Francisco.

Gentle moments, lasting impressions

Capturing love, laughter, and

everything in between.

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Soft natural light portrait of Father, mother and daughter cuddling their rescue dog in San Francisco pet-friendly photographer.

GENTLE MOMENTS, LASTING IMPRESSIONS

Capturing love, laughter, and everything in between.

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Candid family photo of parents laughing while their dog jumps for a treat, stress-free dog friendly photography in San Francisco.

GENTLE MOMENTS, LASTING IMPRESSIONS

Capturing love, laughter, and everything in between.

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Wide scenic shot of a family walking through tall grass with long shadows at sunset, unscripted golden hour lifestyle photography.

Gentle moments, lasting impressions

Capturing love, laughter, and everything in between.

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Wide scenic shot of a family walking through tall grass with long shadows at sunset, unscripted golden hour lifestyle photography.

Gentle moments, lasting impressions

Capturing love, laughter, and everything in between.

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Gentle moments, lasting impressions

Capturing love, laughter, and

everything in between.

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Gentle moments, lasting impressions

Capturing love, laughter, and

everything in between.

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Boho inspired Creative portraits taken during golden hour in golden gate park.

Gentle moments, lasting impressions

Capturing love, laughter, and

everything in between.

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San Francisco Portrait Photographer

Capturing honest, uninterrupted moments through soft & gentle imagery.

Couples

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Family

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Maternity

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Newborn

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Kind words

“Absolutely incredible. We were astonished at how much heart and dedication Elise put in.”

Tang Family

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"Loved how our maternity photos included our dog—so special and heartwarming!"

Ramatici Family

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"Elise was amazing with our newborn and so patient throughout the session. She captured our little one perfectly—natural, cozy, and full of love. We’ll treasure these photos forever!"

Pujol Family

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"A truly special experience! We hadn’t taken photos since our wedding, and Elise made it feel effortless and meaningful. We’re so grateful for these memories."

Dendo Family

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Indian south asian engagement photography

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“We felt so comfortable the entire shoot. The photos came out even better than we imagined!”

Patel Family

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"Our first professional photography experience was wonderful! She was great with the kids!"

Bache Family

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Welcome to

Create Love Studio

Effortless, authentic portraits without the stress

I’m a San Francisco photographer dedicated to capturing the honest, everyday love that makes your family unique. For me, photography is about connection—preserving the spontaneous giggles and tender hugs that tell your story.

I use natural light and a relaxed approach to create a stress-free experience, ensuring every image feels warm, timeless, and completely you.

Meet The Girl

Behind The Lens

Hi, It's nice to

meet you!

I’m Elise—a nurse, mom, and San Francisco Portrait Photographer. I love capturing real, heartfelt moments in a way that’s easy, relaxed, and stress-free. My sessions focus on gentle prompts, candid smiles, and those authentic in-between moments that tell your family’s story.


As a mom, I understand how busy and messy life can be and I aim to make every session fun, easy, and full of genuine laughter. Whether it’s cozy mornings at home, playful afternoons in the park, or sweet seasonal minis— I love creating images that feel warm, authentic, and

full of love.

Soft, unscripted portrait of mother and father sitting on the grass with their daughter in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
Engaged couple laughing together at lover's lane in san francisco, california.

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