I was so beyond excited when Jill asked me to photograph her — this adventurous lady was about to take a solo bike trip up the California coast, and wanted to document herself and all her gear before she left. This is the stuff that makes me so giddy, and makes me feel so lucky to do what I do.
Read MoreDiana and I had so much fun shooting around SOCO & The OC Mix! Knowing we wanted a variety of different options, we got lots of great shots that she was able to share all over her website. The takeaway - a little planning, a few styling tips and a neutral, airy space can go a long way.
Read MoreAfter taking family photos in this same location in December, I knew I had to come back to capture this for a creative shoot. After the holidays, I was itching to get back to photoshoots again and was so excited when this shoot came to be.
Read MoreWhen I take photos of littles, I really like to take the stance of - let them explore. I’d rather babies play, be themselves and naturally warm up to a stranger with a huge lens in their face. While some babies are perfectly calm and okay with being held, can smile on command and remain all sorts of happy for long periods of time, I understand that isn’t the case for all the babies.
Read MoreOne of the perks to living in Southern California in the winter is the for SURE the weather. Knowing I won’t be snowed or rained out is actually quite refreshing. When I was in the PNW, we’d have to get real creative with the time of day we were shooting and plan everything around the weather.
Read MoreSeveral weeks back, I met the most wonderful family and I couldn't get enough of them. They were affectionate, full of laughs and so at ease with one another. More often than not, my family sessions are with littles but when I get older kids in the mix, it's always so sweet.
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