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 […]

We kept this beach session simple. Every session starts the same way, a few minutes of everyone together, everyone looking, so you have that one frame for the wall. Then the kids went straight for the water. And here’s the part most families don’t expect: once play takes over, they come back to their parents […]

As a Newport Beach family photographer, I love helping families with little ones capture their coastal photos without the stress of big waves. Early summer in Orange County is a great time to schedule your family photos. However, when you have small kids and are hoping for some beach photos, here’s a sweet low-wave option […]

When a client reaches out asking for a documentary family photography session, it tells me right away that we’re aligned on what matters. We both value the kind of family photos you’ll actually pass down. After thousands of sessions across all kinds of families and homes, I can say with confidence that these are the […]