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Faith Family - Laguna Niguel, CA {Family + Lifestyle}
- Another sweet session with this sweet little family. I cannot believe how big baby Mackenzie has gotten since her newborn shoot which seems like it was just yesterday! As always, we had such a fun little mini session - here are some highlights!
Smith Family - Laguna Beach, CA {Family + Lifestyle}
- I seriously cannot say enough how much I love seeing my clients every year and watching the kiddos grow. I first met The Smith Family when our boys were in Montessori together and I love that we continue to stay in touch. I love that they are always open to trying new locations - from our first session at Salt Creek, t[...]
Guin Family - Laguna Niguel, CA {Family}
- This family has had so much to celebrate this year. With a year full of wedding celebrations and graduations - I am so happy for all the blessings that have been given upon The Guin Family this year. We had a fun little mini session to document this new party of three! Here's to a lifetime of happiness together. Love y[...]
Pilon Family - San Juan Capistrano, CA {Family + Lifestyle}
- I just love photographing the same family every year and watching how they grow. The Pilons were one of the first great friends we made when we first moved to California and I have loved capturing their family over the past few years. This time we skipped the beach for a little stroll through the historic town of San J[...]
Ryan Family - Laguna Niguel, CA {Family}
- I love being able to see my old neighbors at least once a year to capture their family photos. I just love seeing these sweet girls grow! We had the perfect fall evening for our shoot. We did a lot of swinging at the top of the canyon and goofed around with sticks as antlers. This family is always up for anything! Here[...]
McDonald Family - Dana Point, CA {Lifestyle + Family}
- You can pretty much taste the sweetness in this family session. The McDonalds were such a fun family to capture. Between all the giggles and snuggles, we chased the sunset and dipped toes into the water. It was a warm October night and the beach was not swarming with photographers for once! The kids were all so sweet a[...]
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[...]