My 2019 Holiday [Photo] Gift Guide
December snuck up on us quick, right? I’m fully blaming the fact that Thanksgiving was so late this year, but regardless, I’m excited to be in the last month of 2019! Are you ready for the holiday madness? I’m really...
3 Things I Do At Every Photography Session
Ok, let me start off by saying, the information I have below about the 3 things I do at every session is not rocket science. In fact, the tips I share might seem super simple and obvious. But I’m telling you – they are so...
Sunset Laguna Beach Engagement Session: Katelyn and Craig
What’s better than a couple in love on a beach at sunset? Let me tell you what is: A couple in love, on a beach at sunset with champagne. Seriously, Katelyn and Craig really knew exactly what they needed to take this sunset...
5 Podcasts Every Photographer Should Subscribe To
Editing is one of the more unglamorous sides of being a photographer. It’s just you, your computer and hundreds of images to sift through and refine. One pro hack I have to make my time editing more enjoyable is listening to...
UC Irvine Engagement Session: Stephanie and Michael
I love being let into a couple’s love story. This UC Irvine engagement session with Stephanie and Michael took me back to the beginning of their story – where it all began. UC Irvine is where Stephanie and Michael met. As...
Altadena Town & Country Club Wedding: Jenna and David
This Altadena Town & Country Club wedding happens to be my last of 2019. It was such a lovely day – and one that kept us on our toes. Jenna and David’s wedding day happened to fall on one Southern California’s...
How To Handle Being Ghosted
If you’ve been working in the photography industry for a bit, you’ve probably experienced the following scenario. You get a seemingly perfect email inquiry, set up a consultation, drive across town to meet with the...
Calafia State Beach Maternity Session
Capturing a couple’s engagement session and then their wedding day is one of my favorite parts of my job. It’s like being invited along on their timeline of life. When I get to follow that timeline all the way into...
Seven Degrees Wedding: Vivian and Brian
The feeling of elation that comes after getting engaged is super special. The feeling of overwhelm and stress that comes along with planning a wedding is also super real. I always tell my couples that this is totally normal and par for...
4 BIG Mistakes You Are Making With Your Portfolio
You don’t hear of many people getting into photography for the money. It’s more common to hear that people decide on the industry because they have a love for connecting with people and a passion for creating. We pour our...