My family and I were so delighted to be able to trade a fabulous tour at Backcountry Snowmobiling in exchange for some professional commercial photogr[...]
- 8 cameras were used to take photos
- 522 events/shoots covered by me
- 12 years of experience
- dozens of clients became amazing friends
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I have always loved animals - so much so that I always thought I would be a veterinarian when I grew up as a child. I even majored in pre-vet and then[...]
..That's what little boys are made of ! And this little boy was all boy! It was a very documentary style session - mostly following little "D" around[...]
Was so excited to see my old friend Gabi and her husband Jeremy and their adorable son Saul! This time we got to meet up in our old stomping grounds [...]
Had a great time taking holiday photos for Thinc - a fabulous local business here in Newport Beach - on Balboa Island. We decided to keep it really l[...]
This session felt jinxed from the beginning. Having had to be rescheduled due to bad weather, we made a second go at it last Thursday! This sweet fam[...]
Here's the same couple from the last post with Shane's sweet daughter Skylar! Can't you just feel the love?
This lovely couple will be getting married next year up North, but wanted some engagement photos down here at Wood's Cove in Laguna Beach while Sara f[...]
So fun to photograph this beautiful family again this year. Check out last year's photos here! It was kind of a dark and rainy day in Marina del Ray[...]
Can you tell that these folks really love each other... and they love to play... a lot? All of my favorite images from this session were the ones wher[...]
The Christmas season is in full swing and I have a record number of last minute (or last few weeks) sessions to get out and edited this time around! W[...]
I believe. I believe in the spirit of Christmas. I believe in the love that binds families together. I believe the spirit of a child and the beauty o[...]
I was so excited when my good friend and roommate from BYU came down to visit California with her family! I knew I had to find time to see them in my[...]
Here are some more of the family mini sessions from earlier this month at the mission San Juan Capistrano. This fun family mini session was a couples,[...]
I snagged a few fun snapshots of these beautiful cats in their Newport Beach home while on another assignment. I just couldn't help myself! I love kit[...]
I knew this would be an interesting shoot when I got the call....come take photos for a book. A book produced by IGC of their team members in their ow[...]
That's what little girls are made of! At least this little one was! She was such a joy to photograph at our mini sessions held at the San Juan Capist[...]
Gorgeous Stassia recently moved here from the mid-west. Water polo player, big sister, beloved daughter, great student....and fabulous looks - she's[...]
Between 2 rounds of the chicken pox and uninformed security officers trying to run us off of the grounds in spite of having permission to shoot there,[...]
I just returned from shooting mini sessions at the San Juan Capistrano Mission today - I love shooting there! But this session was from a while ago -[...]
My first mini session opportunity of the year! Perfect for if you want some fabulous portraits of your kids in their Halloween costumes, need an upda[...]
I think this has been my favorite costume for these girls...it suits them - and this ranch - perfectly! And what better additions to a styled cowgir[...]
It's been such a pleasure to watch this twinkly-eyed, smiley gal grow the last couple of years. Those baby blues, flowing blond hair and sweet nature [...]
This gorgeous young family was referred to me by this family who came out to visit from Nevada 2 years ago! I love to get fun, new referrals from pas[...]
Well, this wasn't exactly a full session or anything...nor was it planned. It was more like I was hanging in the grassy area out front with my kids an[...]
Anniversary portraits are becoming one of my favorites to do lately... I think it's so awesome to have the relationship captured as a reaffirmation of[...]
I really enjoyed spending a lovely August evening with this fun-loving family from out of state. Now that it's fall, I'm enjoying remembering those g[...]
This is one of my favorite pet portraits. Maybe because I know the blood, sweat and tears that went into it! The biggest challenge was wearing the pup[...]
For the last year I've had the privilege of having my artwork grace the walls of the newest office for this wonderful group of doctors. They have an [...]
I look forward to getting to see this family every year in August. They come all the way out from Ohio, and I believe this was my 4th year having the [...]
I have had many many clients over the years come to me from out of state and who are staying at the Newport Coast Villas or at Pelican Hill across the[...]
Lovely Shaibani came to my studio looking for some professional head shots to jump start her modeling career. I wish her the best of luck!
I love getting to meet new people, and I love that I have so man clients come to me from so far away! This group hailed from as far away as New Jerse[...]
I was so excited to meet this lovely family for our session. Sara contacted me over Facebook and I felt like we connected right away! She had some awe[...]
It was a perfect storm for a perfect shoot....Gorgeous couple, so in love. Check. Beautiful, golden evening light. Check. Not too crowded at Heisler P[...]
I've had so many clients this summer coming from out of town or out of state and visiting at either Pelican Hill or the Marriot Villas in Newport Coas[...]
Love is the tie that binds this family together.
I come from a somewhat large family myself, being the oldest of five children. So I love having the [...]
Two of my favorite girls are starting their very first day of school tomorrow! I am so excited for them. They have their own teacher and their own li[...]
Oh, the summer night
Has a smile of light
And she sits on a sapphire throne.
~Barry Cornwall
When I got a phone call from Julie, I was so excited for[...]
This fun family was not only super photogenic - but they had me rolling with laughter from almost the very beginning of our session through the very e[...]
I've never photographed a wedding I have been so closely involved in. From helping to choose the colors (blue & coral to match the water & su[...]
It's that time of year again! Time for scouring the markets for great "back-to-school" deals on supplies and clothes. Time for savoring the last remai[...]
So, I get a lot of inquiries from clients coming out to visit from out of state for family reunions. Or clients with large extended families from arou[...]
Here's the final installment of the Klarin Family Sneak Peek! They wanted to do something a little bit new and different for a location and they thoug[...]
After shooting Angelica and Kevin's engagement portraits, they wanted to know if we could take a few head shots as well for work or portfolio. So we k[...]
I love that I get to meet so many folks from out of town for my work. And I think that I've had more clients from Arizona than any other state this su[...]
So, this charming family was the winning bidder on my family portrait session auction item for Mariner's Christian school! And such a lovely and fun [...]
I had so much fun taking these portraits for Pam and her son Eric and grandson Vitomil - travelling all the way from Easter Europe! Because she neede[...]
I just love photographing families in their homes. Everyone is so comfortable there, and the end result has more meaning it feels like when taken in [...]
I have done so many fun and amazing sessions with this family over the years! Every single time I look forward to it with much anticipation - and this[...]
I met Henry and Annie a few years back when the asked me to take some portraits of them with their new puppy, Charlie. You can see the adorable result[...]
Little Baby "N" came into my Newport Beach studio at 5 weeks old and was not the sleepiest baby ever - in fact I don't think we were able to get one [...]
“The most wonderful of all things in life, I believe, is the discovery of another human being with whom one's relationship has a growing depth, beauty[...]
Memorial day weekend was a fabulous time for a wedding. But I never would have guessed it would be my coldest outdoor session of the year so far! It w[...]
So, after trying for the better part of Spring to set up a portrait session the the gorgeous and photogenic "M" family, we finally found a date that w[...]
In case any of you are wondering what kind of gift to give a parent who has kids and grandkids - you'll be hard pressed to go wrong with portraits! An[...]
A special Happy Anniversary going out to some awesome clients today! They are a fabulous couple with a wonderful family and they've become so much mor[...]
So I finally had a chance to edit all of Misha's Senior Portraits. There were so many fun ones of her with each of her two horses, Gem and Willing - a[...]
So I finally had a chance to edit all of Misha's Senior Portraits. There were so many fun ones of her with each of her two horses, Gem and Willing - a[...]
I first met Connie a week before her wedding, as she was coming from Hong Kong. I was still in my sling and hopefully she wasn't too worried about tha[...]
My grandfather on my mother's side and Alisha's grandfather were twins. So I guess that makes us second cousins or something like that. We had many ov[...]
Even as a very young child, reading was my most favorite activity. I loved reading about anything and everything - from fantasy novels that would take[...]
Even as a very young child, reading was my most favorite activity. I loved reading about anything and everything - from fantasy novels that would take[...]
I had the most amazing time this weekend with Misha and her gorgeous Connemara mare, Gem ( who is also a Reserve Champion for her breed) and he very [...]
Well, technically these portraits were taken before either April or May....spring comes fairly early to Southern California. But the flowers surely we[...]
I knew right off the bat that I had a lot in common with this new client! Mika is a vet who will be opening up her new practice in Japan in the comin[...]
What better way to mark the passage of time than by capturing it in a portrait that will freeze that moment in time forever? That's exactly what Geor[...]
So, it's that time of year again. How did Mother's day sneak up on my so quickly? My sister called a couple of days ago, telling me all her mother-in-[...]
Chic Magazine is having a photo cover contest, and although it's a long shot (there are a lot of fabulous photographer's entering), I knew I had the p[...]
"Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in r[...]
Yet another post from my "Spring Session" with the "Y" Family. After our oh-so-fun Easter Egg Hunt, we proceeded to have more fun with the bikes and [...]
So, my original plan was to blog these images last Saturday, just before Easter. Well, that was before my trusty steed, Pax, decided to dump me on my[...]
My how time flies! And how quickly our little ones grow! Seems like just yesterday I was taking Lily's newborn portraits...and now she's a rough and t[...]
According to Wikipedia, "The Sadie Hawkins dance is named after the Li'l Abner comic strip character Sadie Hawkins, created by cartoonist Al Capp. In [...]
Congratulations to one of my best friends, Rebecca - who married one of her best friends, Rob, yesterday. Although I have known Rebecca for less than[...]
I have some other sessions I really should post before this one from this past week. But I know mama is anxious to see how some of these turned out.[...]
I had a delightful time taking portraits for Janice - for the occasion of her new book that will soon be published! This is the fourth author I have [...]
Finally, one last blog post, dedicated to the birthday girls - honoring them and their family on their special day! It was such a pleasure to document[...]
"Dreams are the playground of unicorns." {Southern California Birthday Party and Event Photographer}
"Wherever they may have come from, and wherever they may have gone, unicorns live inside the true believer's heart. Which means as long as we can drea[...]
One of my favorite parts of this birthday party was the amazing face painting done by Amy at enchantedbrushstrokes.com! These were truly the most bea[...]
What would a party be without one's friends? One of my favorite part about covering birthday parties is capturing the relationship between the person [...]
And not just any cake - let them eat scrumptious, delectable decorated and simply gorgeous rainbow cakes from Sweet Layers:
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Another must-have activity at a little kid's birthday party - the pinata! Who knows how the tradition of beating some poor cardboard creature into re[...]
No children's party is complete without the kid-friendly favorite - the bounce house! But while Bounce Houses are great for kids, and even better fo[...]
Who doesn't look back with nostalgia on memories of running out to see the ice cream truck, hopefully with money in hand, as it comes whistling around[...]
Birthday parties are more fun when there are crafts to make - just ask my kids! This was one of their favorite activities of the day! They loved all [...]
Ok, first let me apologize in advance for the plethora of photos I will be posting! There were so many wonderful images from this party, that I decid[...]
Phew.....it's been a whirlwind of a week! Five days in Las Vegas for WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International), followed by two full day[...]
Hey blog world! Just writing to let you all know that I will be out of town for WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photograhers International) Conference in L[...]
Hey blog world! Just writing to let you all know that I will be out of town for WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photograhers International) Conference in L[...]
A Very Happy Valentine's Day from our family to yours!
"Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own." ~R[...]
Kimber and I go way back. Back to before I even started taking pictures for other people. She was my first real friend when I moved to California 12[...]
Pets are family too! Well, certainly these pets are! They are wonderful companions for their adopted "mom," Deborah. And so well behaved too! Well [...]
Deborah wanted some special Christmas portraits done of her pets for the holidays -but because of some scheduling conflicts we weren't able to get tog[...]
Every once in a while I take a step back from the super creative process of creating fun and whimsical portraits and just take some regular old head-a[...]
I couldn't think of a better word to describe this family, so keeping it short on the blog titles tonight! I was pretty excited to see that Jessica ha[...]
I mean the love in the air. And the excitement. And the fun. All essential ingredients for a successful session with the "Y" twins! What made it ev[...]
So, today is my little sister's birthday. I thought I would surprise her with just a few images from the family portraits session we did in Laguna Be[...]
Would love to have this large on my wall again sometime soon...