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[...]
Had the fabulous opportunity to catch up with some clients from a few years ago. They are coming up on their 25th wedding anniversary and proposed th[...]
Kelsi didn't come planning on any portraits on this day, but you'd never know it looking at the pictures! She came just to support her mom (who you c[...]
As in, "I just LOVED this puppy!" Could she be more adorable? And so sweet and fun. Puppy sessions are always a challenge, because at this age, they[...]
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 [...]
I had the pleasure of meeting with Mary last week at the mission in San Juan Capistrano. She has a very exciting reason for needing some professional [...]
This lovely couple will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with all of their family and many friends this coming Saturday! We'll be there [...]
When I've been up editing all night, it's difficult to get creative with my blog posts. But this truly was an inspiring session - two inspiring ladies[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
Had a great time with this lovely teenager for her Senior Portraits. We combined the Senior Portraits with a family session, but I always feel that a[...]
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.[...]
I had the wonderful opportunity about a month ago to volunteer for a community awareness event for SCART - which stands for Surf City Animal Response [...]
Had a fabulous time with Annette and her fiancée Ivan and their sweet puppy Guinness! They chose one of my favorite locations for that "urban" look a[...]
Exactly one year ago this weekend, I had my fist foray into reality television! I was invited by Percy Sales, who won TLC's Battle of the Wedding Des[...]
Beautiful Lindsay and her equally lovely family hail from the state of Ohio -and she will be Ohio State Bound this fall... We had a fabulous time pla[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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[...]
When my good friend and client, Renee, invited me and my children to come visit the ranch for a picnic and Easter egg hunt and other such adventures, [...]
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 [...]
I had the distinct pleasure of accompanying Audrey and her Kindergarten class on their annual Kindergarten field trip to Centennial Farms in Costa Mes[...]
I had the pleasure of covering the benefit fundraiser for the Tarbut V'Torah school at the fabulous Marconi Museum in Tustin! The people there were s[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
The first of the Valentine mini sessions...Check out the beautiful baby blues on this little girl! Oh, and as a side note to all of my clients, I am [...]
There is something so beautiful about the beach after a big storm... the quality of light is almost always beautiful. But this evening was not just be[...]
Of course I was booked solid the week we had non-stop rain right before Christmas. Some clients were able to reschedule, or take their sessions indoor[...]
We had such a great time doing our studio shots in home - I knew the beach portraits would be awesome as well. The only real problem was the weather.[...]
I was so excited for this Senior Portrait session. We had planned two different outdoor locations and were going to combine the second session with a [...]
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[...]
Spent last Saturday evening having the time of my life, partying with these gorgeous folks in Laguna Beach. Well, if I wasn't exactly part of the act[...]
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 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[...]
It's much too late for me to write much - but enjoy your Sneak Peak Jackie! The pictures of you turned out great as well - You can see them in your o[...]
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[...]
Found out on Friday that Stephen passed the California State Bar Exam! He was so diligent in his preparation - I had no doubt in my mind that he woul[...]
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[...]
As I mentioned in my previous post, I get to look forward to seeing Elle every October for her annual birthday portraits! (Elle's 2-year old portraits[...]
I love that I get to look forward to seeing this little gal every October for her annual birthday portraits! And last year, when she turned 3, my kids[...]
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[...]
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[...]
I met Nicole and her family a few months back when I had the pleasure of taking their family portraits. We really hit it off and I was thrilled to be [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Little miss "L" also had an amazing costume! She was Marie Antoinette - and she made for a perfect one at that! She even brought her own cake, and R[...]
Isn't she a beauty? And I loved her elaborate costume - every detail was attended to, from the multi-layered apron to the bracelets and necklace. Sh[...]
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 -[...]
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 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[...]
My adorable little friend Maren finally got her baby brother! You can see her gorgeous mommy's maternity pictures here. Unfortunately, our session w[...]
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[...]
What a fun family this was - 7 children, 18 grandchildren... and around 34 or so people all together - I lost count after a while! And a beautiful fa[...]
So, my favorite twins are moving... to the Temecula Valley (Aguanga to be exact). I am going to miss them and our almost monthly visits with my camera[...]
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[...]
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[...]
So this is my nephew Owen on his 4th birthday. I usually bring my camera to friend and family birthday parties and snap plenty of shots while I am th[...]
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 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[...]
I really enjoyed my portrait session with these girls last summer, so when their mom called me up to see if I could cover their birthday party this ye[...]
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 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[...]
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[...]
The girl name Vanessa comes from the Hebrew word which means, "Butterfly.." It also stems from the Indian word which means, "Butterfly." Vanessa i[...]