Dearest SAGE, Your name was “picked for you by sage blooming at the right time”.. your mom told me as we walked past a garden box of sage on your photo session. Already so fitting, as your parents are ridiculously good chefs and their adorable home is fully of houseplants and herbs, and oh ya..…
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Hi-Time Wine Cellars is a staple in the Costa Mesa community, I mean… they’ve been around since 1957! This year I was thrilled to be asked to come photograph their 13th Annual Chili Cook-Off for Charity to benefit the Boys & Girls Club in the area. Over 30 restaurants and local vendors participated in the…
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Get There Early – I grew up with the phrase, EARLY IS ON TIME, ON TIME IS LATE, AND LATE IS UNACCEPTABLE. And it stuck, but event photography is a major one to show up 15 min early too. You’ll want to check the whole space out, where can you shoot from, what the lighting…
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I finally got Maddy in front of the camera. This shy girl, believe it or not, took me a year to convince. The June gloom was in our favor this day and we had a blast walking around Newport Island snagging some shots. A quick run to the beach before the sun peeked through, and…
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I really love maternity photo sessions. And I especially love photo sessions at my favorite local park in Costa Mesa. This park changes throughout the year and this day is was stunningly green! I even found some new spots for gorgeous grass photos.
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Another series with Anthony. I love getting together with Anthony because we’re just relaxed trying to get some cool shots. Sometimes we grab athletic stuff, sometimes its with his shirt off, 😂. But today I had some funky ideas of a char in an ally. AND he had this rad jacket. So we walked around…
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I feel I need to say sushi three times for the excitement I have for Buddha’s Favorite Sushi and my new partnership with them! Buddha’s Favorite has been my go to sushi spot since moving down to the peninsula 5 years ago. I go no where else – and I’m not kidding. Its very much…
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I can’t begin to explain how rewarding Fresh 48 Sessions are. Getting to the hospital and meeting a family for the first time to share this experience is beyond exciting. I’m honored that parents allow me into their life on this very special day. I enjoy meeting and congratulating families members and catching their first…
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Hey neighbors! That was such a blast. Thank you to all those who planned our wonderful annual Easter egg hunt. The turn out was a huge success! It was awesome meeting everyone and I hope you enjoy the photos. Please use the link below to access the folder of photos. You can download any photo…
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The experience of my first birth photography session can barely be described. The anticipation leading up to when the baby will come, to driving to the midwifery at midnight..I enjoyed every minute of it. The Harper family invited me to join this special event when I first photographed their birth announcement. Mommy to be asked…
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