This was my second year photographing this family and their beautiful dogs. Bernese Mountain Dogs and Huskies are both so photogenic that it's hard no[...]
They're back! One of my most popular sessions of the year - the Valentine minis. Valentine's Day is less than a month away! Take advantage of these [...]
This family was all together for the week of Christmas and I was lucky enough to take their portraits the night before I left to go out of town! And w[...]
Tori was one of my favorite Senior portrait sessions that I never got around to blogging! You may recognize her picture from my homepage header or fro[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
"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[...]