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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Sunset with this beach bum family. I absolutely love photographing in the canals in Newport Beach and especially for maternity session. It gives such a different beach vibe than just the ocean. Anytime I can sneak a family back here I do! Then of course is an easy walk over to the waves.
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Sweet sixteen! Oh happy days. I thought this mom had such great idea of having me join for her daughter’s sweet sixteen in Newport Beach. I got to photograph their super cure luncheon and then we walked around Lido Marina Village for some fun candid shots. I think the girls really enjoyed it and so…
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