This dreamy family contacted me recently - mom wanted a session with her girls in their new home. Well, 3 years they've lived here now and wanted an u[...]
Sometimes the stars all align to make for the perfect family portrait session: beautiful November weather, perfect light, stunning subjects and add in[...]
The "M" family came out to visit all the way from Texas. It's been so fun shooting so many families from Texas this year. And my favorite part - they[...]
These beautiful girls were visiting from out of state for a softball tournament and thought it would be fun to have their Senior Portraits taken toget[...]
The Cullimore family came to visit from all over and what a fun family to photograph! The morning of their session I woke up looking forward to meetin[...]
This session has been a long time in coming. This family was gifted a session by grandma a few years ago and they didn't cash in on it right away bec[...]
This lucky dad is a good friend of my amazing assistant of many years. He wanted to take advantage of having his three girls to visit for the summer [...]
Summer season is well under way and I have been busy shooting and editing all of the fun summer sessions (especially the beach sessions) that I enjoy [...]
I absolutely adore shooting with my repeat clients - the ones who come back year after year after year. The ones who really feel more like friends now[...]
I had the honor of attending the wedding of Paul and Candace today as the photographer, witness and only guest. What a privilege that was...to spend [...]
Yes, summer is coming. And with it the plethora of portrait sessions at the beach! Many of those I do each year are from families out of town. But th[...]
Sometimes you meet someone who just carries a natural grace and poise about her that is unmistakable. Such was the case with "K" - she was so natural [...]
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[...]
Gorgeous Stassia recently moved here from the mid-west. Water polo player, big sister, beloved daughter, great student....and fabulous looks - she's[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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 [...]
I have so much I could say about sweet, beautiful Jordan! She's accomplished, at ease in front of the camera, thoughtful and kind... not to mention go[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
These have to have been about the most carefree and relaxed wedding photographs ever! Just two beautiful people in love and enjoying every moment of [...]
Kevin traveled from afar to have his Senior Portraits at the beach (from Nebraska, to be exact), and then from Santa Monica, where he was staying down[...]
This was probably one of my most memorable sessions of the year for many reasons! I hadn't ever met this family before - they were on vacation from o[...]
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[...]
I love when kids figure out at an early age that the best gifts they can give their parents is something to remember them by. Whether the classic cla[...]
I couldn't think of any other title to sum up this post. So many beach sessions, and all very similar locations, but so much fun to meet so many diffe[...]
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[...]
So, when our good friends, the Llewellyn family, came out to visit us and bring their family to Disneyland this spring, we were so excited to see them[...]
This was probably my most highly anticipated shoot of the year - 'cause sweet Sedona is the darling daughter of an old high school friend that I hadn'[...]
Well this is a long overdue sneak peak for the "A" Family! They are friends visiting from out of town of another beautiful family - they came out fo[...]
When I first arrived at the beach, on an early June morning, I had hopes that it would be a "no-gloom" kind of a day. But as I awaited the arrival of [...]
I met this beautiful family on a rather gloomy day in June for their portraits. And not only was it rather gloomy and overcast, but the tide was highe[...]
Well Mom "M" was supposed to be the star of this show, but her daughter, little "M" kinda stole the spotlight...It was all fun all the time for little[...]
This family really got a tour of Laguna Beach for their session(s). The first time we were scheduled they showed up as planned, but poor baby "K" had[...]
I had a blast last weekend with the "M" family visiting here from Utah! I was a little bit worried when they didn't have any evening available during[...]
It was a chilly December afternoon when I got to meet the "F" family, but they quickly warmed my heart with their fun loving ways! I always enjoy get[...]
I am going to try to sneak in some recent shoots amidst all of the catching up from last year. So this is somewhat of a sneak peak, since their galle[...]
I am always keeping my eye out for new places to shoot. I have a few favorite beaches in Laguna Beach (Victoria Beach, The Montage, Moss Point and of[...]