Crate & Barrel Private Registry Event: South Coast Plaza
First and foremost: How the hell did I not know about these Crate & Barrel private registry events until now??! I totally wish I knew they were a thing when I was engaged because OMG they are super fun! And I thought just...
El Matador State Beach Engagement Session: Marie and Vince
Any fans of the movie The Notebook out there? Well, this El Matador State Beach Engagement session is going to blow your mind then! This beach is where the “if you’re a bird, I’m a bird” scene was filmed – and you...
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Wedding: Krista and Dave
It hardly ever rains in Southern California – and that is the truth. Every once in a while though – it does happen – and that can make everyone involved very nervous. Do you know who wasn’t phased by a little...
Anaheim Hills Newborn Session: Baby Paige
Do these sweet faces look familiar? If you’ve been a follower of my blog for a while – they probably do. Most of my clients become clients for life — and for that, I am extremely grateful. Being hired one time by a...
Building 177 San Diego Wedding: Kimberly and Ismael
This couple. Wow. Kimberly and Ismael have the kind of magnetic chemistry you often see in the movies, but rarely in real life. Their relationship is equal parts friendship, romance, and laughter. And what’s really admirable is...
Los Angeles Newborn and Family Photos
Fact about toddlers: They have a ton of energy. If you’re surprised by this fact, odds are you’ve never had a toddler. The energy that toddlers have is contagious, a joy to witness and so fun – but can also pose many...
Wedgewood San Clemente Wedding: Alida and Malik
One perk of my job that never ceases to amaze me? Getting the opportunity, day after day, to connect with some pretty special people. Many of these people would have never crossed my path had I not chosen photography as a profession,...
Motherhood and Running a Business
I recently read Shonda Rhimes’ book, Year Of Yes – which was f-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c. I could stop this blog post there, a true one-liner because the book was that good. But I won’t – because I want to talk about a...
3 Signs You Should Raise Your Prices
When it comes to conversational topics, there is a pretty lengthy list of things that are considered taboo to talk about. Money, politics, and religion all come to mind. Before you click out of this blog post, I want to assure you...
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...