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…
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…
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…
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…
We started Alice and Joseph’s Los Angeles engagement pictures out on the beach in Santa Monica, not too far from where he proposed. These two were naturals! I gave them some easy prompts so they could get comfortable in front of the camera and within minutes Joseph had his beautiful fiance laughing her head off!…
Bilal & Sarah’s Yorba Regional engagement pictures were so much fun to photograph! From the first time I talked to Sarah she knew she wanted her engagement photos to be in a natural place with a lot of greenery, to match her gorgeous green dress! She also knew that she wanted the photos to capture…
A couple months ago I met up with Emilie and Christopher for their super romantic Crystal Cove engagement photos. The couple chose this location because it’s a place that’s special to them. I love it when couples do this because it helps to add an extra personal element to both the engagement session experience and…
I just love spring, don’t you? It’s finally that time of year here in Southern California when you get the perfect combination of cool and cozy mornings but can still enjoy warm and comfortable evenings outdoors. As an Orange County wedding photographer for the last decade, I’ve had the opportunity to work at many of…
Since taking pictures is something everyone can do these days with a quick snap on their phone, it has truly made professional portrait sessions (and wedding pictures) a luxurious special occasion, so you want to really make the most of them, right? This article is going to focus on how to turn photos into wall…
Knowing how much alcohol to buy for your wedding, along with choosing the right selections of wines to serve can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The helpful folks over at Firstleaf created a guide to help you pair the best vintage with your dinner, no matter what you may be serving. Their biggest piece…