Here are some more of the family mini sessions from earlier this month at the mission San Juan Capistrano. This fun family mini session was a couples,[...]
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Category archives: Sneak Peak
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[...]
That's what little girls are made of! At least this little one was! She was such a joy to photograph at our mini sessions held at the San Juan Capist[...]
Gorgeous Stassia recently moved here from the mid-west. Water polo player, big sister, beloved daughter, great student....and fabulous looks - she's[...]
I think this has been my favorite costume for these girls...it suits them - and this ranch - perfectly! And what better additions to a styled cowgir[...]
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 [...]
This gorgeous young family was referred to me by this family who came out to visit from Nevada 2 years ago! I love to get fun, new referrals from pas[...]
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[...]
Anniversary portraits are becoming one of my favorites to do lately... I think it's so awesome to have the relationship captured as a reaffirmation of[...]
I really enjoyed spending a lovely August evening with this fun-loving family from out of state. Now that it's fall, I'm enjoying remembering those g[...]
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 [...]
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 was so excited to meet this lovely family for our session. Sara contacted me over Facebook and I felt like we connected right away! She had some awe[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
I've never photographed a wedding I have been so closely involved in. From helping to choose the colors (blue & coral to match the water & su[...]
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[...]
After shooting Angelica and Kevin's engagement portraits, they wanted to know if we could take a few head shots as well for work or portfolio. So we k[...]
I love that I get to meet so many folks from out of town for my work. And I think that I've had more clients from Arizona than any other state this su[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
I met Henry and Annie a few years back when the asked me to take some portraits of them with their new puppy, Charlie. You can see the adorable result[...]
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 [...]
“The most wonderful of all things in life, I believe, is the discovery of another human being with whom one's relationship has a growing depth, beauty[...]
Memorial day weekend was a fabulous time for a wedding. But I never would have guessed it would be my coldest outdoor session of the year so far! It 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[...]
So I finally had a chance to edit all of Misha's Senior Portraits. There were so many fun ones of her with each of her two horses, Gem and Willing - a[...]
So I finally had a chance to edit all of Misha's Senior Portraits. There were so many fun ones of her with each of her two horses, Gem and Willing - a[...]
I first met Connie a week before her wedding, as she was coming from Hong Kong. I was still in my sling and hopefully she wasn't too worried about tha[...]
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[...]
Even as a very young child, reading was my most favorite activity. I loved reading about anything and everything - from fantasy novels that would take[...]
I had the most amazing time this weekend with Misha and her gorgeous Connemara mare, Gem ( who is also a Reserve Champion for her breed) and he very [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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-[...]
"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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
Congratulations to one of my best friends, Rebecca - who married one of her best friends, Rob, yesterday. Although I have known Rebecca for less than[...]
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.[...]
I had a delightful time taking portraits for Janice - for the occasion of her new book that will soon be published! This is the fourth author I have [...]
Kimber and I go way back. Back to before I even started taking pictures for other people. She was my first real friend when I moved to California 12[...]
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[...]
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[...]
There is nothing quite so thrilling as being a part of that magic moment when a man takes a knee to ask his love for her hand in marriage...and she sa[...]
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 had the awesome opportunity to meet Ryan and Michelle last week and capture some portraits for their engagement and "save the date" cards. They'll [...]
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[...]
And what better place to meet up for a playdate than Irvine Regional Park? There are trees to climb, ducks to feed, leafy piles to stomp in, playgrou[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Was super excited to see the "V" family again this year as not only were they super gorgeous to photograph the last time around (I mean, can you belie[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
It looks from the images like a fine summer day, doesn't it? Well, in reality it was a brisk October morning, close to sunrise. But the girls didn't [...]
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[...]
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[...]
So my friend Lisa, who manages the Passionate Pet Store where I sometimes have pet portrait mini sessions, asked if I would take some pictures of her [...]
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 [...]
When Daniel called me up to tell me about his plan to fly out from New York and propose to his girlfriend, Liz, on the beach - and have it all recor[...]
Meet Eliza, who rocked her senior portrait session, which we held right after her mom's wedding ceremony (why not kill two birds with one stone, right[...]
There is something so simple and so classic and so laid back about beach weddings! And this one was no exception...So casual and fun, with a tight an[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
I had the pleasure of photographing a couple of professional fighters for their new gigs at www.superiorcagecombat.com. Sheena, my assistant, kept jo[...]
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[...]
Paul initially contacted me in January about getting a gift certificate for his girlfriend for Valentine's Day. What a wonderful idea (of course!) - [...]
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[...]
When the "D" family, who I met during out portrait session in Huntington Beach this summer, asked me if I would be willing to fly up to Utah to photog[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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, [...]
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[...]
When Naomi called me to book her Senior portraits for the week she would be vacationing, I was booked solid every single evening around sunset. Disap[...]