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 […]

Taking the kind of family photos you’ll fall in love with is simple from the perspective of an experienced family photographer, but there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. Technical skill, trust, and participation all work together to create a successful photoshoot. But if you really want to know the secret to creating playful family […]

In Orange County, we’re lucky to have year-round amazing weather, but I want to talk about why one-hour studio family sessions might be the best decision you make for your family’s portraits. I’ve been a family photographer for over 8 years now, and here’s what I tell every client with young kids: a one-hour studio […]