I'm not lying when I say that I have been desperate to share these engagement photos for MONTHS! The end of 2019 was a straight hustle - with the holidays, followed promptly by illnesses and, of course, a lot of time spent goal setting for 2020 - this winter has...
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 Laguna Beach engagement session to the...
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 you know, especially if you've followed...
It's pretty much a perfect workday for me when you combine my favorite locations and a couple that is head over heels in love. And that, my friends, is exactly what this San Juan Capistrano engagement session was - an absolutely perfect day at work! It's no secret...
I like to think that everything happens for a reason, and I have a feeling Donna and Scott feel the same way. Feeling skeptical? This Little Corona Newport Beach engagement session is all the proof you need. Having met Donna several times through past clients, I...
I'm highlighting Ashley and James's sunset-filled Laguna Beach engagement session today - but here's an insider secret: their wedding actually happened last weekend. This engagement session was just too good not to share! Don't worry, I'll be posting all the...
It's always flattering when a couple asks me to photograph their wedding day, but when those people also happen to be friends - it's even better! Vivian and Brian know me and my family very well. We've done so much together - from CrossFit to nights out, and...
I'm a rule follower. There, I said it. I enjoy rules, boundaries, and structure. They make me happy! But as the saying goes, "rules are meant to be broken". And Jessica and Charles' Griffith Observatory engagement session caused me to break allllllll the rules! Let...
I had the pleasure of photographing Hanen and Raed's engagement party and their engagement session last year, and it's high time I featured them on the blog! Winter often brings a slower pace in my business and I'm so eager to share these beautiful images from this...
As a professional photographer, I get the privilege of meeting so many people through my work. This goes far beyond just the couples I work with. I often times get to know their wedding party well, too. Katie has been a bridesmaid in several of the weddings I've...
For anyone who has planned a wedding before - you know that the planning process can often stretch over the course of one year (or more). Vendors get booked up wayyyyyyyyy in advance so it's pretty industry standard to book them 9-12 months in advance. But every...
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 guys, it did not disappoint! Marie and Vince wanted...
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 mean, how can you not -- it was seriously the...
Special occasion photos (like this Costa Mesa engagement session) definitely provide an opportunity to get fancy! Oftentimes, couples choose multiple locations for their sessions and incorporate several wardrobe changes. And that can be really lovely. But there is...
Clare and I met over a decade ago. Crazy to think it's been ten years! At the time we met, Clare was working with my boyfriend (now husband) and a bunch of us went to go listen to some live music. The moment I met Clare, I remember thinking to myself - "I really...
I've photographed hundreds of couples. Literally. From weddings to family shoots and even boudoir sessions (to which I'll leave those details for another post :-). I can honestly say that Natalie and Gary are the most in-tune couple I've ever worked with. These two...
Finally. Spring is HERE! I'm totally loving it! And, I hope you are, too! I have a ton of engagement sessions on the books and I cannot wait! All the fresh greenery and straight up love these couples possess has got me super excited for wedding season! This Jeffrey...
In past blog posts, I’ve written at length about the perks of my job. As a professional photographer, I get to explore so many beautiful places in my home state and meet and grow my network of other amazing wedding vendors. My all-time favorite perk though is...
As a photographer, a crucial part of my job is to make sure my clients feel relaxed and comfortable in front of my camera. One of the first things 99% of the adults I work with say is that they feel awkward getting pictures taken. That’s exactly what Stephany and...
Being a professional photographer and business owner comes with a ton of perks. There are the obvious perks -- like being privy to so many love stories and witnessing special moments between couples and families. But one of the biggest perks (in my opinion) is that...