I think it’s pretty obvious by now that I adore working with couples in love. There’s something so fulfilling about chronicling that intimacy and spark between two people who are about to promise their lives to each other. While the majority of the couples I work with are engaged and just starting out, I occasionally…
Earlier this summer I ran my annual portrait session giveaway, except this year, there was a twist; Only engaged couples could enter. I was thrilled to see future brides signing up and leaving comments on the blog and Ista posts. Not gonna lie, I was sad because deep down I wished they all could win….
Recently we met with Aaron to photograph some High School senior portraits in Corona Del Mar. We had a great time walking the shore, and playing in the water. Senior portraits are some of my favorite shoots because it captures that transition from childhood to adulthood and it’s awesome to see. Here’s a few of my…
I think I’m still trying to process the idea that 2014 is rapidly fading away. In all honesty, I feel like I blinked sometime in February and when my eyes reopened here I am and it’s now December 31st. Where did it all go? Seems like the more people that I talk to the more…
I’ve said it a million times before, and I’m sure I’ll say it again and again… I love photographing couples. There’s something so much fun about capturing those little moments and little expressions of love between two people. Often times I’m photographing love that is still in it’s early stages; an engaged couple or their…
Every summer for the past several years I have hosted a contest for a free session here on my blog. Summer is one of my favorite times of year and the annual contest is just one more thing to love about it! It’s always fun to see who will win and create beautiful images for…
“If you want to be a better photographer, be a better person.”- Jerry Ghionis Last weekend I was able to attend a workshop hosted by one of my favorite wedding photographers, Jerry Ghionis. Towards the end of the day he made the above statement; and while there were a ton of great take-aways from the…
If you know me, you know I LOVE spoiling my clients! Over the last two years I’ve spent much time planning and adjusting little things here and there to try to make sure my portrait sessions are a fun and pampering experience every step of the way (ie: yummy desserts to enjoy during session premiere…
Recently I met up with Steven and Laila in Fullerton for their Love Story portrait session. While I truly feel that all of the sessions and people I photograph are special, this one has a particular place in my heart. Unlike most of the couples I photograph, Steven and Laila have been together for a…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- I love working with past clients! It’s truly so much fun to photograph these families as they grow! Last month I got to work with the Torres family again. I met them in Huntington Beach at the Central Park & Library to take their family portraits….