Well, here we are. Entering our fourth week of sheltering in place. As much as I wish I was out photographing sessions, I know the best and safest thing to do is to stay home until COVID-19 is behind us. Photography is considered a non-essential business and, while...
Fall is in the air...which means that family photo season is right around the corner. I'm busy finalizing the details for my once-a-year mini sessions. Are you interested in grabbing a spot? Make sure you're signed up to my VIP list so you're the first to know when...
I had the pleasure of working on several weddings with Heidi Davidson Design last year, and from the moment I saw her stunning working, I was in love! Seriously, her work speaks for itself, but today I'm really excited to introduce you to the women behind this...
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 photo session can turn into a mess of...
Update: I now have a separate website showcasing my branding work that is also full of tips and resources for clients looking for brand photography. You can check it out by visiting www.brandingbykaysha.com. I "officially" launched my Lifestyle Branding services a...
How To Prepare For Your Maternity Session There is little that compares to the excitement of finding out you are pregnant. For some of you, it may come as a huge surprise, for others - you've waited and waited and waited for the day to finally come to hear that you...
Spring is in full force here in Southern California and I couldn't be more excited! I love this season for so many reasons - the blooming flowers, beautiful sunshine, and perfect beach days, just to name a few. I especially love this time of year because it’s the...
I’ve always adored shooting newborn sessions - and now that I’m a mom - these sessions are that much sweeter of an experience. I also have much more understanding and empathy for new parents. You have so much on your plate and it can feel super overwhelming to plan...
I am surrounded by kickass couples, bridal parties and family members on the regular. Let’s call it an occupational hazard - and one that I love. I get to share so much about those people with you on the blog - but every once in a while I need to highlight my...
Can you relate to this scenario? Your adorable toddler, cute as can be, toddles over, grabs your iPhone and (with a smile on his/her face) walks into the bathroom and drops it in the toilet. Maybe that’s actually happened to you (I’m sorry!) or maybe it’s almost...
Last week, I shared my top 3 tips for planning and surviving your family photo shoot. Today’s blog is complementary, but we get to talk about the really fun topic of STYLE. Planning your outfits might seem as overwhelming as picking the date and location, but it...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The time where you spend hours planning and prepping for your family photo session so that you can nail that holiday card. 2017 is going to be YOUR year. You feel it. You’ll spending hours online shopping in hopes of...
What the heck is Kaysha doing blogging about newborn essentials? That's what you're thinking right?! Why would a wedding photographer be spending time talking to her audience about something other than weddings? Well- the answer is simple. Before I was a wedding...
Knee deep in wedding planning and at a loss for how to ensure the big day is nothing less than picture perfect? I feel you! You'll most likely spend an entire year (or more) planning your wedding day. Emphasis on the word 'day'. That's right, you'll spend 12 months...
As soon as your love put a ring on it, you started thinking about your engagement shoot. You did your due diligence and found a photog you love. Your engagement session is scheduled. You've picked out your outfits and secured your location. BUT- you're feeling a...
If you've been around the wedding world in the past five years, you're probably familiar with the buzz phrase "unplugged wedding". If this phrase is very foreign to you, let me explain. An unplugged wedding is where the couple getting married asks their guests to...
Little known fact about me: I am the daughter of a veterinarian and I spent a large portion of my childhood hanging out in an animal clinic. Naturally, my love of animals started young, so I always laugh a little inside when couples ask me if I'm okay with pets...
So, you're ready to plan your wedding. Amazing! Congrats! So so SO exciting! And I mean that from the bottom of my heart. However, let's not be remiss. Planning a wedding is WORK. And a lot of it. There are a million decisions to be made, time consuming research to...
I've had the pleasure of working with the lovely ladies of Master Plans Events & Designs on several occasions. I have to say, they continue to impress me with each wedding and I never, ever tire of seeing their work. Not only are they crazy talented and...
Today we are going to talk about how to get comfortable in front of the camera. And to figure that out, we have to start with some tough questions. Such as..... What is the first emotion you experience when you know you are going to have professional photographs...