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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
Well, technically these portraits were taken before either April or May....spring comes fairly early to Southern California. But the flowers surely we[...]
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[...]
"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[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
It's been my privilege to work often with Mr. Hunter this year (in a little bit less fun setting), so I was very pleased to have the opportunity to m[...]
The fun thing about editing these photos was that I edited many of them on the very same night that I performed at the fabulous Henry & Renee Sege[...]
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[...]
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 spent a lovely morning with this charming family who were staying from all over the country at Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast. Got some famil[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
I just had the pleasure of taking this family's portraits again a couple of days ago... This session was my first of several with them a couple of yea[...]
After finishing studio portraits in their Huntington Beach home (see previous post), we decided to venture out to the beach for some more casual, rel[...]
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[...]
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[...]
So, I think this family wins the award for being the best sports ever! They traveled here from out of state to enjoy a fun family vacation, and ended [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
It's getting rather late, so I'll be brief! This was such a fun family portrait session - 3 beautiful girls (well one was mom, but you could hardly t[...]
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[...]
I know the title isn't terribly clever - it could very well be "Family Fun at the Huntington Beach Pier #7" this summer! Indeed I feel like Huntingto[...]
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[...]
This has been my busiest and most fun family portrait season ever, with lots of families visiting from out of town! Many years, it seems as though a [...]
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 [...]
Wow - things have been a little bit crazy around here - kids out of school, family vacation, moving to a new place and all of the fun that entails and[...]
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.[...]
The "H" Family escaped the cold weather of Ohio to vacation here in Sunny Southern California- and while they were here, their daughter really wanted [...]
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 [...]
In honor of the new arrival of sweet baby Olive, I am posting a few images from her parent's maternity session! More to come of her sweet brother and [...]
This family gathered for the wonderful occasion of grandma's 90th birthday - what an amazing milestone to celebrate! The only time everyone could get[...]
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 contacted about a month ago by this family who wanted to capture some special portraits of their family and their beloved pets when one of their[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 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[...]
To know how to grow old is the master-work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living. ~Henri Amiel
Father Time is[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 couldn't have asked for a more beautiful evening, and more perfect location, or a more fun family for this session! This was another family that ca[...]
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[...]
Time for a "sneak peak" for the P family - they have been waiting patiently to see their images, and I am finally starting to get caught up - so here[...]
I had a great time a couple of weeks ago, snapping some shots for some friends of the family. Karl and my husband were roommates from freshman year i[...]
First, I have to apologize for the tardiness of this post - and many others. This has been a super busy time of year as always, with sessions every da[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
I know, I know... how can I pick any one of my clients to be the cutest family? Especially when I have so many gorgeous families?!? Well, when it is[...]
These girls were both so fun and sweet. Not to mention beautiful! And they really did seem to be such great friends! They had some fun ideas for th[...]
The girl name Vanessa comes from the Hebrew word which means, "Butterfly.." It also stems from the Indian word which means, "Butterfly." Vanessa i[...]
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 know it's been a long time in coming "S" family -thanks for your patience! I have gotten a bit behind on blogging (and everything else) while I hav[...]
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[...]