A true fall day in Orange County means overcast skies and wind coming in off the ocean. This family wanted to celebrate their baby’s first year by the water, somewhere that already felt special to them. They chose this Dana Point spot for the dramatic cliff backdrop, and because it’s close to home, which made […]

This session started with toy race cars zooming across a checkered floor and a dining table, with the windows spilling in that iconic orange glow of a Southern California sunset. An Anniversary Stay at the Crystal Cove Cottages This family reached out hoping I’d have availability to photograph them during their stay at the historic […]

As a Los Angeles native, I grew up with a deep appreciation for this city’s landmarks. Griffith Observatory has always been one of my favorites for the sweeping city views, the planetarium, and some of the best people watching in town. I still remember watching Rebel Without a Cause with my mom, being obsessed with […]

Years from now, the colors in your photos will take you right back to this season with your family: golden light on the bluffs, cozy knits at home, little ones who won’t stay this small. After photographing dozens of families along the coast, I’ve learned which colors glow in our light and which ones get […]

My schedule is usually full with families wanting to get beautiful family photos at the beach. Families with multiple kids are always so fun to photograph. I love their energy and how excited the kids get with the ocean sounds, waves, and finding seashells. That said, I know this can be a challenge for parents. […]

A few of my Mom clients will mention a version of the same thing. I never did maternity photos with my first, or I wasn’t sure if I should do them again with my second baby. Or another version is we have a toddler now, and I’m not sure how this photoshoot will go. Maternity […]

If you’re visiting Laguna Beach with your family and you want to take home something more than the usual posed set on the sand, it’s worth booking a local photographer who knows the beaches and how to get down to them. Treasure Island Beach, just below the Montage Resort, is one of my favorite spots […]

When a family reaches out about extended family photos, I always like to take the time to chat with them first. I want to hear a little about who they are. I also want to know why they’re wanting photos at this point in their life. This recent session at Capistrano Beach was a family […]

Recently I teamed up with Chino Club to direct and photograph their commercial lifestyle photography for their upcoming summer launch. Their goal was clear: introduce their Australian-inspired reusable kids’ cups to the U.S. market using vibrant, candid, and high-energy family imagery. To bring this campaign to life, I worked closely with the business owners to […]