That One Time I Ripped My Dress Open At A Wedding
There is one part of being a professional photographer that I never anticipated: How frequently I would embarrass the crap out of myself while just trying to do my job. And, when I say “embarrass the crap out of myself” I...
Elfin Forest Engagement Session: Jackie & Matt
Do you recognize this sweet couple? It’s not the first time they’ve graced the pages of my blog. You might remember Jackie and Matt and their adorable puppy, Westley and the session I blogged about earlier this year. I...
Costa Mesa Newborn Session: Baby Holden
When your middle name is “Fox” – you can bet your bottom dollar your parents are going to run with that theme for your newborn photo session! And it’s probably not the last time the fox theme will make an appearance —...
2018 Fall Mini Sessions Are Here
You’ve been waiting for the big announcement and it’s finally here! Yay! The 2018 Fall Mini Session schedule is up and I can’t wait to see you and your sweet little family! These sessions sell out every year –...
How to Create a Styling Kit for Under $80
For years, I’ve resisted the idea of creating (and carrying around) a “styling kit” for weddings. Seriously though, the thought of toting around props and ribbon on a client’s wedding day sounded awful. But – as my business...
How to Create a Family Photo List for Your Wedding
Navigating family dynamics during a wedding can be, err, complicated – to put it mildly. This can make the family photos portion of the wedding day tricky. Emotions run high on wedding days and, without much notice, the formal...
3 Reasons You Should Hire A Bookkeeper
The title of this blog probably made you cringe a little bit, right? That’s because talking finances — and, in particular – talking about organizing your finances is a bit scary. I get it. But to be honest, you...
How To Create An Amazing Client Experience
As a professional photographer, you want to create an amazing client experience – from start to finish. But how do you make that happen 100% of the time? Every client, couple and session will be different, so no out-of-the-box...
Setting Boundaries and Why it’s Important
“The client is always right.” If you’ve ever worked in the services industry – or hell, if you’ve ever been a client – you’ve heard this phrase before. And while subscribing to this philosophy might help...
The Casino San Clemente Wedding: Jessica and Chris
Every once and a great while – a wedding comes along that moves you so deeply that you know you will never be quite the same. This wedding at The Casino San Clemente was one of those. And my sentiment goes far beyond a...