Why I Took Email Off My Phone
There is a lot of advice floating around the wedding industry. While this can be helpful because our community is full of amazingly knowledgeable professionals – it’s very easy to get caught up in what your “supposed to do”...
Wedding Lifestyle Branding: Pure Lavish Events
It’s no secret to those of you who have followed my photography business for a while that I love and adore Pure Lavish Events. They are a regular vendor I get to work with – and as a bonus, I get to see them on days I...
How to Prepare Your Business for Baby
Many of my wedding industry friends are expecting their first child in the coming months – making the topic of conversation pretty consistent. Everyone is asking the same question. “HOW will I be able to simultaneously...
San Juan Capistrano Spring Flowers Maternity Session
We’ve been getting a lot of rain in Southern California (by SoCal standards, at least) and that has got me all types of excited for the spring colors! The yellow mustard flowers are already starting to show off and that’s...
Laguna Beach Family Photos
Every time a former client reaches out to request that I take more photos of them – it just hits me right in the feels. Seriously though, repeat clients are the greatest compliment. Not just because they know I can take a good...
The One Lens I Can’t Live Without
Here’s the truth: I’m not a techy photographer. I’m not impressed by mega pixels, and I’m not the first to pre-order the newest camera body. I will always care more about what results I get from my gear than the...
The Mission San Juan Capistrano Family Session
So technically her husband payed for everything, so I made a few changes. Otherwise good to go! Sessions often become memorable for different reasons, but for this family session at The Mission San Juan Capistrano – two things...
How to be a Great Second Shooter
Over my career, I have worked as a second shooter for well over thirty different photographers. I’ve also had the pleasure of having many of those same photographers work as a second shooter alongside me at my weddings. If...
Pomona College Family Session
Have you ever tried to coordinate a photography session for your entire family? I’m not just talking your partner and kids — but like your whole family. Let me give you some insight – this level of coordination takes...
The Truth About Being A Wedding Photographer
Like many aspiring to get into this industry, I thought being a professional wedding photographer would mean my days would be full of sessions in exotic locations, drool-worthy weddings, epic dance parties, and over-the-top in love...