Bay Area portrait & family photographer

The little moments.
The big feelings.

Life moves fast. Let’s slow it down.
Honest, light-filled photographs of you and the people you love.

A little guidance. A lot of being yourself.
No camera confidence required.

A mother and daughter sharing autumn leaves in the warm afternoon light
Small moments, kept forever.Bay Area, CA ↗
a little light, a little love
Families & the everydayCouples & connectionPortraits & new chaptersAlways, authentically you

A few stories, beautifully kept

People first.
Photographs to feel.

From the quiet glances to the full-belly laughs.
Come as you are. We’ll find the good light.

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Vinh and Nhung celebrating their connection outdoors
01 / Couples

Just the two of you

Mother and daughter playing together beneath autumn trees
02 / Families

Your kind of beautiful

Vivek and Keerthi enjoying a relaxed portrait session
03 / Portraits & connection

A chapter worth keeping

Less posing. More living.

You don’t need to know
what to do.
That’s what I’m here for.

I’m Phuong, the person behind Backlight. I make space for you to relax, move around, and be with your people. A few gentle prompts, a beautiful bit of light, and the rest is yours.

We’ll choose a place that feels right, talk through what to wear, and make something you’ll love coming back to.

A little more about me

Good memories. Simple plans.

A session for your season.

All the details

Every session includes planning guidance, an online gallery, and high-resolution downloads.

Your people. Your story.

Let’s make something
worth holding on to.

A milestone, a new chapter, or just because.
There’s no wrong time to remember this season.

Let’s plan your session