There is something about the OC coastline that makes even the most camera shy family relax. Maybe it’s the sound of the waves or that staring at the ocean can be mesmerizing. Whatever it is, beach family sessions have a way of feeling less like a photoshoot and more like an evening you’d spend together […]

Have you ever considered an at-home family session in Orange County for your next family photoshoot? Over the years, this type of relaxed session has been one of my most requested. There are no car seats to deal with, no missed naps, and no meltdowns in a parking lot before we’ve taken a single photo. […]

As a Crescent Bay family photographer, I’ve had the honor of photographing this family for over three years now: first for their maternity session, then at home with visiting grandparents for their newborn photos. Now, I joined them at Crescent Bay Beach for their baby’s very first visit to the ocean. Watching families grow through […]

Every family I meet has the same anxiety about taking photos. After years as a lifestyle family photographer in Orange County, my answers haven’t changed, and they’ve never failed a family yet. I’m sharing the most common questions I receive here so you feel settled before we ever meet. If the idea of a photographer […]

I hear this a lot from parents, especially moms with toddlers who want to capture family photos without posing. The trend of family photos without posing is growing in popularity for its authenticity. “I don’t really know what to look for when hiring a family photographer.” It’s worth mentioning, if your goal is capturing family […]