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Bay Area Photographer My name is Hope Knudson! I’m a photographer in Palo Alto, CA shooting natural light and smiles! Hi there! My name is Hope Knudson Stephensen.

I am a native to Virginia but I have been in Utah living it up as a student at Brigham Young University. It has been almost four years since I left the rolling green hills and sticky humidity. Another 4 years went by and I again traded scenery. I have moved to the Bay Area and am looking to continue my photography. I fell in love with photography when I was in my tweenies. I took out my parents ol

d Nikon and went crazy for a summer. My friends have more pictures of them going through puberty than they will ever need. I took every chance to go location scouting and even started my little business pretty early on. Friends at school asked for mini sessions and people in my congregation asked for family sessions. It was a great gig in high school because it helped me grow so much and enabled me to invest in myself. Ever since, I have been doing all sorts of photography in all sorts of places. I am a natural light photographer. I love couples, families, babies and baby bumps. I strive to capture the real and effortless chemistry you have with your loved ones. I use an array of poses to get the money shots and prompts to take you out of your head and put you into the connection you have with those around you. My goal is to make you as comfortable as possible and to capture the moments you will want forever. Let's get together and document your life in the most beautiful way.

06/22/2026

Ways to stay cool during summer wedding season! 📸

06/22/2026

Some things that helped me in the heat as a wedding photographer! What did I miss?

The only reason why I am still able to be a photographer after becoming a mother is because of my husband, who is 100000...
06/21/2026

The only reason why I am still able to be a photographer after becoming a mother is because of my husband, who is 100000% supportive and 1000000% in this thing with me. Happy Father’s Day!! ♥️

The best way to cope with 97 degree heat on your wedding day is to drive faster on the side-by-side!! I loved being ther...
06/16/2026

The best way to cope with 97 degree heat on your wedding day is to drive faster on the side-by-side!!

I loved being there for Evelin and Max’s beautiful and bright day in El Dorado Hills. The energy was so peaceful, yet full of excitement and celebration.

My favorite part was the side-by-side rides on the trails up to the most gorgeous views. We caught the last bit of sunset after toasts & dinners and twirled & danced around with happiness. ☀️🌸🌼

Two months past his birth and I still look back on these newborn photos all the time. He changed so much so fast and it’...
05/04/2026

Two months past his birth and I still look back on these newborn photos all the time. He changed so much so fast and it’s heartbreaking and relieving and incredible and a miracle all at the same time. 🤍🌥️💫🐣

Thank you to Nirelle for coming over into the chaos and capturing his little details !

05/04/2026

Weddings are marathons ‼️😤👏

04/30/2026

When you’re a newborn photographer and have your own newborn…. Immediately humbled. 💀

For just a a couple minutes, a bright pink sun poked out from the clouds for their baby girl. ✨💗🌥️
04/29/2026

For just a a couple minutes, a bright pink sun poked out from the clouds for their baby girl. ✨💗🌥️

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Palo Alto, CA
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(703) 507-1637

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