They say, "the family that plays together, stays together." If that is true, this family will be hanging together for a really long time! Mom and dad[...]
When Charlotte arrived at Martini Ranch and saw Hope, her eyes got big and wide and her jaw dropped. "Is that a real life unicorn?" she asked. I look[...]
I do realize it's February now. But my birthday is on the 31st of January, and that's when I often do things like reflecting on the past year, making[...]
I met Christin this summer through a mutual love of ours - horses! She's an amazing land developer/contractor who designs fabulous equestrian properti[...]
This lovely family has a beautiful new space to celebrate! Most of you know my favorite sessions involve some sort of furry four-legged friends and th[...]
Many of you remember the big white tents that dominated the skyline where the 405 freeway meets the 5 in Irvine last year. And many of you were fortun[...]
Callie has been just the cutest little "baby plan-ner" and I've looked forward to each and every session. She was definitely on the move for her one y[...]
This beautiful family drove all the way down to south Orange County from the Temecula Valley for their family portraits. Large extended family groups [...]
This family session was rescheduled a couple of times - mostly due to the crazy weather we had earlier this year! Well the weather couldn't have been [...]
This season, play with mustard, blush tones, and wine hues with hints of sophisticated black and cream. Mix fun
textures like suede, matte leather,[...]
Nothing like shooting at home sweet home! You can't beat the convenience and the personal connection to location. And this stellar family was willing [...]
Just in time to prepare for and plan your SPRING MINI SESSIONS! Use this handy guide to find some fashion forward outfits to keep you looking your bes[...]
I met Penny several years ago when she hired me to photograph her beautiful little girl. We connected right away and that was the beginning of a wonde[...]
What is on your holiday wish list this year? In case you're running out of ideas for that loved one in your life - or you're just wanting to give some[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Hey blog world! Just writing to let you all know that I will be out of town for WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photograhers International) Conference in L[...]
Hey blog world! Just writing to let you all know that I will be out of town for WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photograhers International) Conference in L[...]
Ok, so this had to be my shortest session ever! These three gorgeous show dogs (2 Bernese Mountain Dogs and 1 Siberian Husky) and "their people" came [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Since Senior Portrait Season is in full swing, I thought I would just highlight a session from last summer that I particularly enjoyed! Meet Siara - [...]
It was a chilly December afternoon when I got to meet the "F" family, but they quickly warmed my heart with their fun loving ways! I always enjoy get[...]
I am often asked by clients or friends for little tips and techniques on taking better photographs. Of course there are a lot of great places and sit[...]
I decided to go ahead and post these fun pictures from last summer tonight because today is sweet Miss "A's" birthday! We had so much fun together do[...]
Here is a great way to contribute to two worthy causes, qualify to win some way cool prizes AND have some memorable and creative family portraits made[...]
Come along with me to Annabelle's and Daisy's morning riding lessons in Anaheim. It is always so much fun to capture real life as it happens - and th[...]
I am so excited to announce my latest endeavor. (Yet another reason I have been so behind on blogging!) It is a perfect marriage between my two pass[...]
I am really very sorry that I have neglected you so. I have a million excuses (all of them very good ones). But I am sure you don't want to hear all[...]
From now until the end of the year - purchase a gift certificate for a session of any kind and a fine 16x20 mounted Signature print for only $195. [...]
When I was contacted by a former Miss Universe and actress to do some commercial work for a magazine she would be featured in, I was excited to do som[...]
I am going to try to intersperse old sessions with more recent sessions. This is from a recent mini session with the Roberts Family. They are so much[...]