Central Coast Portrait Photographer
Warm, natural sessions for couples, individuals, and businesses across California’s Central Coast
Past Projects
"My style is built on patience, natural light, and paying attention to what's already there. I shoot in motion — the moment before and after the pose, the real laugh, the kid who wandered off. I work primarily in digital for client sessions and film for my own creative practice."
Sessions begin at $500
Client
The Atlas Project
Year
01/01/0001
Client
The Echo Project
Hello section
"I'm Clara — a portrait photographer based in Grover Beach, California. I specialize in sessions that feel more like an afternoon with a friend than a photo shoot. I know the light on this coast, I'll learn your kids' names, and I won't ask you to stand still. I've been a surgeon for years and a photographer almost as long — both teach you the same thing: pay attention to the person in front of you."
Kind Words
I highly recommend choosing Clara to be your photographer! We had such a lovely experience with our photo shoot! Clara, was incredibly patient and flexible. She made the whole session feel relaxed, personal, and genuinely fun! She even learned all my kids names which really helped them respond better. Clara knows the area well and how to capture the light perfectly. The turnaround time was amazing and the photos truly captured real, in the moment memories of our family. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out! Looking forward to having these prints in my home
Clara took maternity photos for us and we are so happy with them ~ we will treasure these photos of our family, they are gorgeous! Clara gave us great direction, was really flexible and go-with-the-flow (needed with a two year old) and so kind.
Clara took newborn photos for our family and we all had such a great time! She made us feel at ease even when we don't normally like being the center of attention. She shot digital as well as film and she made those golden sunset colors shine! I'm sure our family will love looking at these photos for years to come.
Clara is extremely professional and prepared. She made the photo shoot efficient and so fun, and had several prompts to help us get the perfect photos! My partner and I were so happy with how the photos came out
Work with me
Portrait sessions begin at $500/hr, including editing and full gallery delivery
Personal film work and photography writing at Grain & Waves