Mediterranean Facade

San Francisco is a city celebrated for its diverse architectural styles, and Mediterranean-inspired homes are no exception. These homes, with their stucco facades, terracotta roofs, and arched details, exude timeless charm and sophistication. For architectural designers, capturing the exterior of a home isn’t just about taking a beautiful photograph; it’s about documenting their craftsmanship, vision, and contribution to the built environment.

Recently, I had the privilege of photographing a stunning Mediterranean-style home in San Francisco, showcasing the artistry that makes these homes so captivating. The updates to the facade were done by Maro Designs.

Exterior photography not only preserves the elements of the home but also serves as a powerful tool for designers to highlight their expertise and share their work with clients, collaborators, and the community. Documenting homes like this Mediterranean beauty in San Francisco celebrates the artistry of architectural design while ensuring that the legacy of these spaces endures.

If you're ready to showcase your architectural work with stunning, professional photography, I’d love to help. Contact me today at info@ciagould.com to discuss your next project and let’s create visuals that bring your designs to life.

International Women's Day

Happy International Women’s Day to you all!

I want to thank The Luupe for including me in such an awesome project, “How We See Ourselves”.

Visit their blog to check out all the awesome women and see if you can find my photo.

Self-portraits have been a part of my life for so long and I love being among other great women who are expressing self-love, acceptance, and/or sending a message to the world. I am here for it!

Story Windows

As Black History Month winds down, I am so happy to share the Story Windows documentary. I was excited to be a contributor to this beautification project based in Oakland, CA. I want to thank Ric Omphroy for recommending me, Oakland Central, Black Joy Parade, and the people featured in my photos, Nicia De’Lovely, Kemi Amin, Deja, and Kelly Finley. Keep spreading joy and beauty!

Announcing New Services →

The last couple of years have been difficult worldwide. I often think of what everyone is experiencing and the loss they may have had to endure. I am sorry we are all going through this. All throughout 2020 I had a lot of time to reflect on what’s important, what’s not, and how to deal with changes in life.

I’ve decided step away from photographing homes and go back to focusing on portraits for women and surrounding myself with beauty.

There are new portrait session options posted on the site under “Services”. I can’t wait to get started and meet some new people.

I will also be adding 35mm film photography options in the future

In Defense of the Selfie

Everyone should take more selfies. Why? Firstly, I can only address the woman’s perspective because I don’t understand anyone else’s.

Before social media took off, before 2003, I used to take self-portraits with my disposable camera, then my crappy phone camera, and I still do them to this day. There will be some who believe that a selfie is silly, conceited, or egotistical. Well, it can be, if it’s coming from a place of conceit. It can also be a great source of expression, self-love, body or face positivity, and documenting yourself in a way you feel most beautiful.

Self-portraits, aka selfies, have been around for so long. They’ve been the subject of paintings and have been the source of some photographers entire careers. For example, Francesca Woodman made some of the most expressive and artistic self-portraits I’ve ever seen. And Vivian Maier has beautifully documented herself through reflections as she was out and about capturing everyday life. Lastly, Van Gogh probably created one of the most famous self-portraits in the art world and he painted a total of 30 self-portraits.

Fast forward and now you can find an entire Instagram account dedicated to advanced selfies. It’s pretty awesome and you should check them out. Even the iconic Iman participates in #SelfieSunday.

I believe taking selfies also prepares you for your portrait shoot. You already know what you like, your favorite features, and maybe you’re a little more comfortable in front of the camera.

Why do I take selfies? Well, I’ve always took them in the past to see what others saw and to document myself throughout the years. I remember my Mom saying that she wished she had more photos of herself. As I got older it was for artistic purposes. Now it’s for art, for love, and I really look like my Mother. So, it’s pretty interesting to see a loved one who has passed in your own face.

So, I say, keep snapping and go document yourself despite the naysayers. Sometimes you just feel cute.