Blog posts
Lindsay's Graduation - Dana Point, CA {Family}
- I have so much love for this little family right here! Lindsay's daughter and my daughter became BFF's three years ago when they met in first grade. I will forever be blessed to have them in our lives. I am so proud of Lindsay for graduating with an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. I cannot[...]
Olivia's 10th Birthday - Rancho Mission Viejo, CA {Event}
- Olivia's 10th Birthday party was twice as special for me since I got to not only attend as a photographer, but as a guest. Our girls have become very close since meeting at cheer. I just loved this movie night set up! Despite technical difficulties - it was a perfect night celebrating this 10 year old cutie! Here are s[...]
Paige Senior Portraits - Laguna Beach, CA {Lifestyle}
- Graduating High School is such an amazing and exciting time! I just loved capturing these senior portraits of Paige in Laguna Beach last week! She is beyond excited to be attending University of Washington where she will be majoring in Medical Anthropology and Global Health! I mean - how cute is she in this vintage Hus[...]
Valentina's 2nd Birthday - Ladera Ranch, CA {Event + Children}
- I was so excited to photograph this sweet little birthday party! I mean, how adorable is this little fiesta? Happiest 2nd Birthday to Valentina! Here are some of my favorites. Balloons - The Balloon Mama Cake - Sweet Song Bird Bakery Party Rentals/ Furniture - Hello Pretty Events Sig[...]
Introducing Baby Mackenzie - Ladera Ranch, CA {Newborn, Family + Lifestyle}
- I had not realized how long it had been since I have done a newborn shoot until last week. I forget all the feels I get - seeing teeny tiny feet and sleepy little darlings. Covid really did change how I had to do this newborn shoots though. My favorite was always holding the new babies, swaddling them, getting them to [...]
Undercover Part VI – Laguna Niguel, CA {Children + Personal}
- I really thought that maybe this would be the last year I could attempt to do our annual undercover photoshoot. Surely my kids are getting much older and they won't want to keep climbing under my covers for snuggles and pictures. Boy, was I wrong! I think my kids enjoyed this shoot more than undercover photoshoots I, I[...]
Smith Family 2020 - Laguna Niguel, CA {Family + Lifestyle}
- I absolutely love watching families and their littles grow! This is my third year taking the Smith Family photos and I have so enjoyed meeting up with them each and every single time. I also love the change of scenery. The first year we hit up Salt Creek, last year we strolled through downtown San Juan Capistrano, and [...]
The Pilon Family - Dana Point, CA {Family + Lifestyle}
- I just love watching families grow and The Pilons are no exception. Last year we met on Victoria Beach for a dreamy family session. I was super pumped to photograph them as they have become family to us! There was so much love and so many giggles in this session - I am so happy to share a few of my favorites with you! [...]
Faith Family - Dana Point, CA {Family}
- Loving this sweet session with the Faith Family this past weekend. They will be expecting a little girl in March who is so lucky to be part of this loving family. We met up for a sunset session to climbed rocks and jump waves. Here is a sneak peak into our time together!
Upadhyaya Family - Laguna Niguel, CA {Lifestyle + Family}
- As much as I love beach session - I even more love cozy home sessions. I love how sweet this family is and grateful that our boys have become friends. We spent our time with lots of snuggles and bribing Jimmy with treats to look at the camera! This warm and cozy session has me all ready to get cozy for the holidays wit[...]
Dominguez Family - Laguna Beach, CA {Family + Children}
- I so enjoyed taking pictures of this sweet family this past weekend. I met the Dominguez family because the twins and my son were besties at Montesorri School. We had so much fun running around the beach in Laguna and chasing the sunset. How cute are they together?! Here are some of my favorites from this past weekend.[...]
Ricciotti Family - Laguna Beach, CA {Lifestyle + Family}
- We met this sweet family when we moved into our new neighborhood last Valentines Day. Their oldest daughter babysits for us and my kids just adore her. We are always catching up at the pool or running into each other surfing at Doheny. I was super excited when they asked me to do their family portraits this year. We me[...]