San Luis Obispo Photographer

Couples   ·   Brands   ·   Surf

Based in Pismo Beach, I photograph couples, coastal brands, and surfers throughout California's Central Coast, creating natural images that feel as effortless as the moments themselves.

Inspired by the California coast

Welcome

I traded city life for the California coast, where mornings usually start on a longboard before I pick up my camera. My work is inspired by the ocean, rooted in documentary photography, and shaped by a calm, thoughtful approach that helps people feel completely at ease.

There's an ease that surfaces when someone is doing what they love, in a place that makes them feel alive.

I love photographing people in their natural environments, alongside the people and things they care about most, then letting the candid moments come out on their own. I give gentle direction when it's needed, then step back and let real moments happen.

That sense of comfort isn't accidental. As a surgeon, I've spent years guiding people through moments when they feel vulnerable, and I've learned that the way you make someone feel is often what they remember most. I bring that same steady, thoughtful presence to every session.

kind words from past clients

"Clara made the whole session feel relaxed, personal, and genuinely fun. She knows the area well and how to capture the light perfectly. We couldn’t be happier."