I LOVE reconnecting with childhood friends, and photos are the perfect opportunity to do so! Mom in this family was best friends with my little sister[...]
This lovely family was given a gift certificate for a session as a gift and I think I was the lucky recipient on this deal. Two perfectly adorable chi[...]
There is nothing sweeter than a fresh new baby, and sweet little Reagan is no exception! We had the loveliest morning/afternoon together waiting for h[...]
I had the pleasure of shooting Zachary's missionary photos a couple of month's ago. He was preparing to serve a mission for the LDS church in New Zeal[...]
As I rounded the bend on the windy, tree-lined road, I knew this was going to be worth the hour + drive and 5:30 am wake-up call. I always enjoy phot[...]
I'd like to wish a very Happy Valentine's Day to all of my clients , friends and family! Take the time to let those you love know you love them! And e[...]
These two sweet boys definitely hold a warm and fuzzy spot in my heart. Maybe that's because they just happen to be my nephews. Or maybe it just happe[...]
This session was actually shot over a year ago, but somehow never made it onto the blog. I was looking for this session last night and couldn't find [...]
I absolutely adore new little babies....they are so sweet and innocent and every time I get the privilege of photographing them I come back totally ba[...]
I wasn't really looking forward to this session. It was 112 degrees outside when I arrived to photograph this brand new baby and his four older sibl[...]
I had the pleasure of updating the group photo and individual head shots of the doctors and nurses at Orange Coast Women's Medical Group recently! You[...]
I had a great time photographing the birthday party for this sweet one year old boy. Between the petting zoo and pony rides, delicious cake and adorab[...]
My daughter has the most amazing 3rd grade teacher! She does so much for all of her students and puts her whole heart into everything she does. The k[...]
It's always a treat to be invited into the home of a precious new baby. They just bring a spirit of love and innocence to any home. And also, I get t[...]
One would think that of all people I would have photos of my own kids done more often and well before anyone else for things like Christmas cards and [...]
I am more excited to share this sneak peek than I am for most ...because these photos are of my amazing brother who is marrying a wonderful woman! W[...]
Here's a quick little sneak peek of the most adorable baby girl I photographed on Tuesday! Her name is Maris, which means "of the sea" and I think it[...]
It's currently 97 degrees here in Newport Beach - which is about 20 degrees above what it usually is around here. Since I've spent most of my week in[...]
While I had the patriotic set up in my studio for the 4th of July this year, I thought I would use it to capture my niece Emery's age three portraits.[...]
Independence day is one of my favorite holidays. I love the freedoms that we enjoy in this country and I appreciate the sacrifices that have been made[...]
After we were done taking photos at the park, we came back to Juliet's home to get some photos of her first try at cake - a birthday cake in this case[...]
I was lucky enough to photograph this picture perfect family in their picture perfect home (which they've worked very hard on for the last three years[...]
Patsi Smith is one of my favorite people of all time. I first met her as a 12 year old - what they call a "beehive" in our church youth program - and [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
I was so delighted when a client from one of my favorite sessions from last year called me up to have portraits taken again this year. Last year it wa[...]
Later in the week, after shooting a couple's sessionat the beach, we headed to Paul and Candace's home to capture some more casual images of the two o[...]
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, [...]
Had the fabulous opportunity to catch up with some clients from a few years ago. They are coming up on their 25th wedding anniversary and proposed th[...]
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[...]
This lovely couple will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with all of their family and many friends this coming Saturday! We'll be there [...]
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.[...]
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, [...]
How am I so lucky to get such gorgeous clients all the time? And so natural in front of the camera as well... Since it's so late, I'm gonna forgo the [...]
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 [...]
I was so excited for this Senior Portrait session. We had planned two different outdoor locations and were going to combine the second session with a [...]
Spent last Saturday evening having the time of my life, partying with these gorgeous folks in Laguna Beach. Well, if I wasn't exactly part of the act[...]
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[...]
This beautiful family wanted some nice portraits done before heading out to a wedding! So we set up the studio in their equally gorgeous home for som[...]
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[...]
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[...]
I was delighted to be able to get together and hang out with the lovely "H" family and all of their extended family! I have known some of them for ma[...]