Portrait Posing Tips for Men

Tips & Tricks

As someone who’s been photographing people for over a decade, I’ve encountered a LOT of people who hate being in front of the camera and insist that they are not photogenic. For some reason, this seems to be particularly so when it comes to men. What I’ve learned, however, is that a lot of people […]

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A Helpful Guide to the Best Bridal Salons in Los Angeles

Tips & Tricks

Ready to find the bridal gown of your dreams? Shopping for your gown can be quite an adventure, especially in Southern California where there are endless options for bridal salons in Los Angeles alone! For this post, I’ve curated a list and quick guide to some of the top-rated Bridal Salons in Los Angeles that […]

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Weddings at Old Ranch Country Club

Wedding Venues

If you’ve been looking for event spaces in Orange County for any amount of time, you’ve likely come across at least one beautiful Old Ranch Country Club wedding already! It’s a great, conveniently located event and wedding venue in Southern California that’s known for its beautiful views as well as exceptional service and catering. If […]

Featured On: The Photo Argus

Weddings

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by the team over at The Photo Argus as part of their Featured Artist Series. In my interview we discussed how I got started in photography, what inspires my style, and about some of the highs and lows of being a professional photographer. You can read my […]

Garden Wedding at JACCC in Los Angeles with Sage Green and Gold Decor

Weddings

I recently photographed an absolutely beautiful garden wedding at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) in Los Angeles, CA. It was a beautiful sunny California morning and the sunlight created a beautiful glow in the garden. First I met up with the bride, Chelsea, and her bridal party in the bridal suite at […]

Featured in David’s Bridal Fall 2022 Catalog

Weddings

Somebody pinch me. Is this real life? David’s Bridal released their new Fall 2022 Catalog this week and I’m both thrilled and honored to see one of my client’s images in it! As a former David’s Bridal bride back in 2006 this is a surreal full-circle moment for me. Shopping for wedding attire? Pick up […]

Creative reflection portrait

Orange Circle Portraits | Alyna

Portraits

I’m so excited to share this Orange Circle portrait session with you! The goal for this session was to create a balanced combination of classic portraits and creative images in hard light. Everyone knows that “golden hour” is the ideal time for portraits. It’s soft, directional, and gives a beautiful golden glow that graces many […]

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OC and Los Angeles Maternity Photography | Alice & Joseph

Families

For a few years, I was focused on strictly on weddings and engagement sessions, but recently I’ve started booking more Orange County and Los Angeles maternity photography and family photography sessions. The experience has been so fun and rewarding! It’s always so exciting when past clients come back and ask me to photograph a new […]

PPA’s 2022 District Competition!

News

I have some exciting news to share this week: TWO of my images placed in the top 10 for the Western District Wedding Category in PPA’s District Photographic Competition! I decided earlier this year that I would participate in the photographic competitions hosted by Professional Photographers of America (PPA). For years I have avoided competitions […]

Carefree and Fun Engagement Photos in Orange County | Daniela & Carlos

Engagement

I recently had the privielge of working with a SUPER cute couple, Daniela & Carlos, for their engagement session in Orange County. For their engagement photos the couple wanted to capture the fun and carefree tone of their relationship together. They decided on a nature location for it’s calm and whimsical vibe and I sent […]