So... I didn't offer Halloween mini sessions this year because time (and life) just got away from me. But when a friend told me about her idea to dres[...]
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Category archives: Orange County
It was time to update photos for this lovely family! They came to me three years ago, when their oldest daughter was the age their youngest daughter i[...]
Sometimes the stars all align to make for the perfect family portrait session: beautiful November weather, perfect light, stunning subjects and add in[...]
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"[...]
Our original session date threatened rain, and to be on the safe side we pushed it out a bit. Well, we couldn't have been happier - with the glowing l[...]
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[...]
Beautiful Highland Lynx/Maine Coone cross kittens for sale to good, loving homes. These beautiful kittens are available now, are getting their wit[...]
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 was excited when I saw that two entries were allowed for the iheartfaces pet contest! Because I just had to include one of my best bed Henry, I feel[...]
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-[...]
2015 Holiday Card Mini Sessions
They're back by popular demand! I am happy to announce the return of the ever-popular fall family mini-sessions! The[...]
Lucky me. I get to look forward to seeing this family every year. We hang out, catch up on our families, see how much these boys have grown (it's hard[...]
I haven't entered anything over here for a while, but when I saw this photo challenge I couldn't help myself - the theme is holidays! Not just the Chr[...]
And now the part of the day that really matters after all is said and done - the actual wedding! This beautiful wedding was officiated by the bride's [...]
Who knew formal portraits on a wedding day could be so fun?
This group was just a pleasure to hang out with all day long. By the end of the day I f[...]
There is an undercurrent of excitement everywhere we turn. Tables being set, flowers perfectly arranged, hair curled and makeup applied. A wedding day[...]
This wedding was just so amazing in so many ways. Every detail was perfectly attended to. The venue was amazing and the staff so very helpful and goo[...]
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 was friends with Adam back in college - we went to BYU together, and I recently reconnected with him and his super lovely wife and kids when I took [...]
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-[...]
It was a beautiful golden morning - we got started early (very early - like 6:45 am) because that's when sweet baby Penelope is happiest and the light[...]
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 [...]
This year's mini sessions last Saturday had to be my most fun ever! Between the perfect weather, gorgeous light and fabulous fun clients (including so[...]
I just love this family...not only have I been photographing them for many years, but my family recently moved in around the corner from them so I get[...]
First I want to start by thanking all of you who made 2014 such a wonderful year! I had so many fun and amazing sessions and loved getting to know so [...]
It's always fun to enter a photo challenge, and iheartfaces is one of the best! There are always so many talented entries, and I enjoy looking at all [...]
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 think this was my 6th year photographing this beautiful family, but only our second time at the beach! It was a beautiful, warm day in November - so[...]
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[...]
Love this family and these girls! I have enjoyed taking their photos for five years now and I look forward to every single session! And I can't believ[...]
Once again I thought I would throw my hat into the ring and enter this month's iheartfaces photo challenge, which just happens to be one of my very f[...]
I think my absolute favorite sort of session is a family session like this - where we take a few "posed" family shots for the wall -but then just capt[...]
I have been photographing this beautiful family since the middle child was a baby...and before adorable boy #3 came along! It's been so much fun to wa[...]
As the busiest time of year for us photographers heats up, it's harder and harder to stay on top of all of the editing, posting, marketing and other c[...]
I had a lot of clients who wanted to make it to the last mini sessions but just couldn't fit it in their schedule. I've had so many requests for add[...]
I just love these boys! The oldest I get to spend two hours with in church every week and the youngest is a member of my baby plan who was ready for h[...]
Last weekend I had the most amazing time putting together a very elaborate styled Halloween session for a client and my own family. We had custom de[...]
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[...]
The tradition continues - and it keeps getting bigger and better in every way! The Gibbs family has been coming to me every summer since 2008 or 2009 [...]
A friend of mine has some absolutely beautiful cats that had kittens this summer. When I heard the news I just knew I had to bring my kidlets by ...[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Maggie has been one of my most charming and photogenic clients for a while now - well her entire family has been. But this was Maggie's day to shine a[...]
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 [...]
Some of my earliest memories were spending long days on the beach at T-street in San Clemente with this family. My parents became friends with the no[...]
I can't believe it's already time to start thinking about going back to school. My own children don't return for at least another month. But these lit[...]
Evan owns the property where myself and some of my friends have been leasing horses in Nellie Gail for years now. Today we're having a birthday party [...]
Have you ever wondered what a surprise proposal, on one of Orange County's busiest beaches on arguably the busiest day of the year looks[...]
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[...]
I call it the "Heirloom Collection" because you truly end up with heirlooms you can pass down for generations. A large canvas to hang on the wall. Le[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
This family was so very fun and it has some of my very favorite people! It was great to get to meet everyone and photography such a huge, fun-loving [...]
When Krista called needing a last minute session in Huntington Beach, I wasn't sure it would work out. I already had some other sessions planned, but [...]
Britney is graduating this month -from college! What an exciting time and what a bright future she has! Such a lovely and beautiful girl, inside and [...]
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mother's out there! I do want to post a quick sneak peek of one amazing mother and client that I know and her[...]
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 [...]
Here are some helpful guides for my clients to use when planning what to wear.
MAY 2014 . WHERE TO BUY
FAMILY
MOM // dress, shoe
http://shopruche[...]
Today is the birthday of a very dear friend, seen pictured with her very lovely family below. Well, it was until the clock struck midnight. I'd hoped [...]
I have had the pleasure of knowing McKenzie and her family for a few years now and it has been so fun to see her grow, graduate from high school (see [...]
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 [...]
This week’s challenge at I Heart Faces is ”Purple” - and this image instantly came to mind! It's one of my favorites! There are many fabulous entries [...]
Some of my favorite clients (and twins to boot!) in one of my favorite places with my very cutest photo prop and snuggly friend - what's not to love? [...]
When I got a phone call from Darryl last month asking about taking portraits of his girlfriend's boys for her birthday, I knew he was barking up the r[...]
This family grew up in Corona del Mar but has since moved away to Texas. They wanted to spend their Thanksgiving in warmer climes and came back to the[...]
These images will really tell you all you need to know about this loving father and son duo. This was my third year photographing Denzin, and he is o[...]
My visiting family from Singapore finished up their set of four sessions at the lovely Montage in Laguna Beach, where they were staying for[...]
It's always so fun to capture loving memories with peeps I grew up with...and even more fun when it's been nearly two decades since seeing them! And [...]
It's that time of year again when so many of my clients come to me for an updated family portrait for their Holiday and Christmas cards. One of the b[...]
This beautiful family came all the way to Laguna Beach from the equally beautiful (but admittedly colder at the moment) Zurich Switzerland! I love to[...]
This session was the second in a series of 4 sessions done for this family earlier this year - you can see the first session HERE! This time around s[...]
It's that time of the month again....contest time! I have so much fun entering contests when I get a moment...mostly because I quite enjoy seeing all [...]
Normally I like to shoot as close to sunset as possible....but this family wanted to come and get their family pictures done and out of the way and th[...]
I just love when I get to post photos of my own kids. I always joke that my kids are the most photographed kids on the planet...but you'd never know i[...]
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[...]
This ridiculously photogenic family has been a huge fan of the Duck Dynasty TV show since it's inception. Long before it became popular in the mainstr[...]
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[...]
I think extended family portraits have to be one of my favorites! I love when generations of families come to be together and then want to capture t[...]
I just love this family! I was so excited when they contacted me to let me know they would be visiting for the summer again from overseas. I think t[...]
I have known Becca since...well, since she was born, really. And she has been by my side on countless adventures since that time - summer vacations an[...]
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[...]
I've had the pleasure of knowing this sweet girl for the last two years. She is good friends with my own daughter who will also be getting baptized so[...]
It is often said of pregnant women that "they are glowing"...and I think that this is because there is something about carrying new life within you th[...]
You know the old saying, "the early bird gets the worm?" Well, in this case the early risers can sometimes get the most gorgeous light. I don't often[...]
Every year it seems to me as though from this point on the holiday season just flies by! It's a super busy time in the life of most photographers and[...]
2013 Holiday Card Mini Sessions
They're back by popular demand! I am happy to announce the return of the ever-popular fall family mini-sessions! Thes[...]
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[...]