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[...]
I have been "shooting" this family for, I think, six or seven years now, and they truly are more like friends than clients. I look forward to seeing t[...]
I'm so happy to have met this beautiful family and their lovely (and well behaved) children! They joined another family for a "Christmas on the beach"[...]
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[...]
I'm excited to be coming back to the Muttropolis store at Fashion Island again this year for more holiday mini sessions geared towards your beloved 4-[...]
If I could be "called to serve" anywhere in the world of my choosing - I would choose New Zealand. Let's be honest - for many years I've known there's[...]
I had a great time at my seasonal Muttropolis pet sessions last month. They had a fun luau theme for the day, with wonderful pulled pork sandwiches, H[...]
I have done a lot of different kinds of head shots for people. Professionals, doctors, business owners, authors, aspiring models and actors. But body-[...]
Last Saturday I had quite the enjoyable opportunity of running some holiday pet sessions at the Muttropolis pet store at Fashion Island in Newport Bea[...]
I am super excited to partner with the awesome folks at Muttropolis in Fashion Island (Fashion Island Shopping Center, 865 Newport Center Dr, Newport [...]
I teach this little sweetheart in my nursery class at church. I so enjoyed spending a morning with her at the Newport Beach LDS temple. I wish that I [...]
I was driving home from a long trip out to the desert when I got the call: a lovely couple wanted to know if I could shoot their wedding - the followi[...]
Dreams do eventually come true and good things come to those who wait. Such was the case with this amazing bride and her very lucky groom. I was so ve[...]
Believe it or not, this is my sister. And she's a world class weight lifter - at least that is what she plans on showing the world in Denmark later th[...]
It was January. Not exactly what you think of as the greatest beach weather. But we had friends coming into town - a good friend from my college days [...]
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[...]
This adorable family came all the way down from Northern California to visit Newport Beach last September! They were so relaxed and candid and fun wit[...]
Two weeks ago tonight I had the pleasure of attending the Grand Opening Party at Alixandra Collections, a lovely high-end clothing and accessory bouti[...]
Ok...so this won't be the typical "sneak peek." This post is more of a "help me make a decision" kind of post. See, these are photos of my amazing sis[...]
On occasion I take on some commercial photography projects but I don't often blog about them (often they are for products that are not ready to be vie[...]
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[...]
This was a fun little session with a pair of best friends from high school! These photos were taken for one gal, Jessica's birthday! What a fun birt[...]
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[...]
When one of my favorite clients called up to see about having her husband's daughters photographed over Thanksgiving, I was delighted! I have photogra[...]
What do you get when you cross a gorgeous Shih Tzu with and adorable Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie)? You get a Shorkie! And that's just what I had the pl[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 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'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[...]
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 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 [...]
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[...]
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-[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
I think it was 2 years ago that I took nearly identical portraits of all of the same family members at the same place - the lovely home of Naomi who l[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
She's adorable, isn't she? And she was just as well behaved as she was cute! Can't wait to see her again in a couple of months for her Christmas port[...]
I had the pleasure of photographing a couple of professional fighters for their new gigs at www.superiorcagecombat.com. Sheena, my assistant, kept jo[...]
One of the things about my job is that I get to meet so many wonderfully fun and interesting people! When Erica contacted me to ask if I could take so[...]
Fashion Island that is... that was the setting for the party celebrating the wedding of Maurice and Lou one beautiful August evening. It was a bit chi[...]
Adrienne grew up near a harbor and around boats, so she wanted to go back to those roots for her Senior Portraits, and she came to the right place. Pl[...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
This family gathered for the wonderful occasion of grandma's 90th birthday - what an amazing milestone to celebrate! The only time everyone could get[...]
I had the distinct pleasure of accompanying Audrey and her Kindergarten class on their annual Kindergarten field trip to Centennial Farms in Costa Mes[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
So, I haven't had a chance to post some personal pics in a while, but I thought I would throw a few informal snapshots from Halloween weekend up for f[...]
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[...]
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[...]
My adorable little friend Maren finally got her baby brother! You can see her gorgeous mommy's maternity pictures here. Unfortunately, our session w[...]
My most recent post just reminded me that I hadn't actually posted some images that I thought I had - Grace's Senior Portraits. I was going to link t[...]
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[...]
This weekend, my daughter was baptized, and what a wonderful occasion that was! I am so proud of her and the choices she is making! And I am so grat[...]
Eight years ago to this day, I became the mother to a daughter. What a wonderful joy and adventure this has been! Kate is a shining light to all that[...]
Little Xander is growing up! I can't believe he has turned 2! My fabulous sister-in-law came down to do my hair and brought little "X" along for his [...]
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 am just getting ready to go take portraits at the girl's 3rd birthday party this morning, and I thought I would post these images we took for their [...]
I had a fun opportunity yesterday to photograph a Matilda Jane trunk show. Matilda Jane makes the cutest clothes - they are perfect for capturing the[...]
Well, I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful bride, a more handsome groom, a lovelier location or a more fabulous day. Travis and Kitzia wed on a[...]
I had the great pleasure of bringing my "spring session Easter chicks" in to Audrey's preschool class for their spring party on Friday. I am so bless[...]
Just a couple of sneak peaks from my sessions yesterday at Passionate Pet. I was just going in for an equipment check, but these dogs were too cute t[...]
I had the pleasure of meeting several pets and their people today at the Passionate Pet store and earlier this week. Here is a quick sneak peak of im[...]
The cold, grey skies today had me dreaming of warmer, sunnier days and that reminded me of this fun and casual wedding I have never posted from last s[...]
This is another "long in coming" tribute to a session from last summer that did not get its due on my blog...I was privileged to meet her within hours[...]
No matter how I wish it was so, Audrey is not my baby anymore. She is growing up way too fast. Her sparkling personality brightens our home and brin[...]