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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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 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 [...]
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[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Valentine's Day is less than a month away! Take advantage of these mini session specials to make a meaningful gift for your significant other, captur[...]
Kristen (this adorable baby's momma) and I have been friends since we were 12 years old or thereabouts. And not just friends. We drove every morning [...]
I met Michele earlier this year, when I had the opportunity to take some head shots for her. So I was super excited when she asked me to take some po[...]
And what better place to meet up for a playdate than Irvine Regional Park? There are trees to climb, ducks to feed, leafy piles to stomp in, playgrou[...]
The lucky mother to this charming little boy just happened to be my little sister's best friend when we lived in Agoura. There were many days that it[...]
I've had a lot of fun photographing this family over the years... at Tewinkle Park, at Laguna Beach, at Strawberry Farms in Irvine and now at their lo[...]
Well, I can't exactly say that my daughter, Kate, was the Teacher's Pet in Mrs. "W"s class... but if there is an opposite favorite relationship (favor[...]
Was super excited to see the "V" family again this year as not only were they super gorgeous to photograph the last time around (I mean, can you belie[...]
This was my third year coming to this lovely home to photograph these adorable children! Only, this time there was a beautiful new little face to pho[...]
I am up to my eyeballs in editing right now - mostly scrumptious families like this delightful one - and "bring it on" I say - I just can't get enough[...]
Yep - there is a first time for everything. Since they live here locally ( in Costa Mesa), I was surprised that this was baby "J"s first time at the b[...]
November is a great time to remember all that we've been blessed with, and certainly family tops that list for many people. Is surely does for me! An[...]
It looks from the images like a fine summer day, doesn't it? Well, in reality it was a brisk October morning, close to sunrise. But the girls didn't [...]
I just love when my clients, who initially found me on the web, or some other random way, become fast friends. I so look forward to their sessions and[...]
Last month I had the honor of meeting and photographing sweet baby Olivia! This was my first newborn session in my new home studio, and it was so nic[...]
My little nephews Xander and Liam are growing up so fast! It was time for a brief update of their pics last time they came to visit! Enjoy Brandon and[...]
Had the loveliest time with Rachel and her mom, who wanted to give her a special gift of portraits to celebrate the beautiful daughter she has inside [...]
What a beautiful family! I'm short on words tonight, so I'll go long on images! They can tell the story of this wonderful family who have been anxiou[...]
This was a very sweet reunion for me - with some of my favorite repeat clients who I look forward to seeing every summer for their portraits when they[...]
I had the most delightful time getting to know this family. This was one of the sessions I just love photographing because there was so much of real r[...]
I had promised my sister pictures of her youngest child while visiting her in Utah this summer. Apparently it had been way too long since Jack's most [...]
This session is "vintage" in so many ways... beginning with how long it has sat on my computer's external hard drive without ever seeing the light of [...]
The fabulous "K" family hailed from up North. Way up North. They came all the way from Alaska, and I was so pleased and honored for the opportunity t[...]
Our final session with the Rogove Family was at the Montage in Laguna Beach, where they ended their month-long stay here in Southern California. Alwa[...]
Well, I may be a bit biased, but I really do think they are the cutest ever! I finally had the opportunity to meet my little niece Emery this week, [...]
We met at Diver's Cove or Picnic Beach for round two with the "R" family! This time we got to play with Eve's side of the family! Little Isabella is s[...]
I often spend my summer photographing families travelling from out of town to the beach. This summer I had several from Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Ohio, M[...]
Hopefully this will be the first post of many featuring this adorable little guy! Why is that? Well, he is my newest little nephew, born earlier this[...]
I was immediately captivated by the adorable kids during this session - they were quick to make friends and they got such a kick out of my squeaky chi[...]
There were plenty of challenges to overcome with this session, including a very thick marine layer (read lots of dark gloomy skies), fairly frigid tem[...]
Yep. Couldn't think of a more original title for this post - it must be getting late! I'll just let the images of this session speak for themselves [...]
What Father wouldn't just love portraits of his beautiful girls for Father's day? I know of two very lucky dad's with some especially gorgeous girls.[...]
So much of the time mother's are the ones working behind the scenes - preparing dinners and snacks, cleaning the clothes for their little darlings to [...]
I had the loveliest time visiting with a good client and great friend a couple of weeks ago. She invited us to her ranch for a picnic and Easter Egg [...]
When my good friend and client, Renee, invited me and my children to come visit the ranch for a picnic and Easter egg hunt and other such adventures, [...]
Happy Happy Valentine's Day! Once again, my favorite twins with all of the accompanying fun and games! This time it was ponies at the ranch! Their [...]
The first of the Valentine mini sessions...Check out the beautiful baby blues on this little girl! Oh, and as a side note to all of my clients, I am [...]
I will be hosting my 3rd annual Valentine's mini sessions at the beautiful Sage Ranch in the Temecula Valley this year! Included in your session fee [...]
What could be more fun for a little boy than chasing down rabbits and playing with big sticks and climbing tree stumps? Probably sitting for portrait[...]
I love holiday portraits! And I love twins! Combining the two couldn't be more fun! Especially adorable twin babies with gorgeous baby blue eyes! O[...]
I was excited to shoot at the exclusive Table Rock Beach in Laguna Beach this beautiful November afternoon. But when I met this gorgeous family I beca[...]
I feel so honored to have had the opportunity to photograph this beautiful family! They were all so beautiful, with their festive holiday clothes and[...]
This was my third year photographing this fun-loving kids! We had a great time at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, CA -playing in the pumpkin patch and then o[...]
I've been so blessed with the most lovely clients inside and out! I just love this family and I've gotten to see them lots this year! First I did so[...]
It was wonderful to meet Heather and her two beautiful children the other week! She came along with two of my repeat clients (and her friends) to som[...]
I've enjoyed capturing images of Sophie for the last couple of years! You can see how she has grown here and here and here! She is so very fun and pho[...]
I just noticed on Facebook that today is one of my client's birthdays! I realized that I never blogged this session of her from last year, so I thoug[...]
As I mentioned in my previous post, I get to look forward to seeing Elle every October for her annual birthday portraits! (Elle's 2-year old portraits[...]
I love that I get to look forward to seeing this little gal every October for her annual birthday portraits! And last year, when she turned 3, my kids[...]
I first met "N" and "H" 4 years ago when my little Kate was in preschool with them! That was such a fun and memorable class! This was my 3rd year t[...]
That's what little boys are made of!
"Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero." ~Marc Brown
This was my second year coming t[...]
I was excited to meet Heather and her adorable family - traveling all the way from Canada for a week or two of warmth and sunshine here in Orange Coun[...]
These were taken one fine morning in October... last year! My dear friend Evaly (who has accompanied me on many a shoot or wedding) asked me to take [...]
Although I was very sad to have some of my favorite clients and friends to leave Orange County for the Temecula Valley, they couldn't have chosen a mo[...]
Lance is my fabulous assistant Sheena's son, and adopted brother to my 3 kids. Many a day will my world be filled with the sounds of 4 children casti[...]
This was my third shoot with the "M" family, each one has been very different and I have loved every time we've gotten together! "B" has the longest,[...]
I was so glad the "K" family came all the way up from Orange County to Temecula to visit the beautiful Sage Ranch and have their portraits taken! Lit[...]
Little miss "L" also had an amazing costume! She was Marie Antoinette - and she made for a perfect one at that! She even brought her own cake, and R[...]
Isn't she a beauty? And I loved her elaborate costume - every detail was attended to, from the multi-layered apron to the bracelets and necklace. Sh[...]
This bright and beautiful gal was my first client of the day for last Saturday's Halloween Mini Sessions. Check out her gorgeous blue eyes! She staye[...]
Well, our first Halloween mini session event was great fun! Many thanks to the "Y" family for letting us use their gorgeous Sage Ranch as a backdrop -[...]
Summer is over, a feeling of fall is in the air, and Halloween is just around the corner!
Join us on Saturday September 25 or Saturday October 2nd [...]
I had set up this session for 7:00 am the Friday of Labor Day weekend, so as to take advantage of the (usually) beautiful early morning light and to a[...]
My adorable little friend Maren finally got her baby brother! You can see her gorgeous mommy's maternity pictures here. Unfortunately, our session w[...]
I love it when a family feels so comfortable around me that they can let their guards down and just be themselves during their session. Such was the c[...]
This was another fun new family visiting from out of state. They had 5 delightful and well-behaved kids. We met at Wood's Cove and stayed until well[...]
I have a love/hate relationship with my computer. I certainly spend plenty of time with it! I couldn't do what I do without it. In fact, I can't live[...]
I met Hallee and her sister on a warm summer evening as they were down visiting their grandmother in Huntington Beach. Hallee wanted some beach portr[...]
Another beautiful family on another beautiful beach with beautiful light... what a fun job I have! And the love this family has for each other shines[...]
What a fun family this was - 7 children, 18 grandchildren... and around 34 or so people all together - I lost count after a while! And a beautiful fa[...]
So, my favorite twins are moving... to the Temecula Valley (Aguanga to be exact). I am going to miss them and our almost monthly visits with my camera[...]