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How to turn photos into wall art

How to Turn Photos into Wall Art for Your Home

Tips & Tricks

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 […]

Orange County Family Portraits & Anniversary Celebration | Martha & Frank

Families

Recently Martha had seen an Orange County family portraits and anniversary portrait combo session that I’d done for one of my long-time clients. Knowing she had a big anniversary of her own coming up, she wanted to have a similar portrait session with her own family, so she reached out via my website. I was […]

Orange County Family Photographer | Antonio & Lesbia’s 30th

Families

One of my favorite parts of being a wedding and portrait photographer is when I get to work with the same families again after the big day! Years ago I had the privilege of working with Kimi & Andrew for their engagement photos and wedding photography. Later, I worked with Kimi’s sister, Elena, and her […]

Long Beach Family Photographer | Johana & Robert

Families

I first met Johana years ago when I photographed her sister’s wedding in Pacific Palisades, CA. The family has graciously kept in touch with me over the years and when Johana recently became pregnant, she emailed me to ask if I would photograph her growing family too. I was touched and so thrilled that I […]

Family portraits Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach Family Portraits | Roy & Lorena

Families

When I first started my photography business back in 2010 I never could have imagined just how rewarding it would be to get to watch my wedding clients families flourish and grow with the passing years. It truly makes my heart full whenever a past client comes back and introduces me to their littles ones […]

Long Beach family photography by Belinda Philleo

Long Beach Family Portraits | Amanda & Dustin

Families

Recently I shared a super cute family portrait session that featured maternity photos for one of my past wedding clients. Well, I’m pleased to share that the newest addition to their family has arrived and we have photographed Part two of their family portrait series. I’m so excited to share it with you today! Dustin […]

Newport Beach family photography by Belinda Philleo

Newport Beach Family Photography | Amanda & Dustin

Families

One of the most rewarding parts of my career as a wedding and portrait photographer is when I get to photograph my clients for additional milestone moments in their lives. Recently my very first wedding couple, Amanda & Dustin, contacted me because they are expecting their second little one. Queue all the heart eye emojis: […]

Family Portraits Griffith Observatory

Family Portraits Griffith Observatory

Families

A little over a month ago I met up with the Miranda family at Griffith Observatory in Hollywood for their family portrait session. We spent the afternoon exploring the grounds, taking turns telling silly jokes and creating fun images for their home. At the end of the session we worked our way down the hill […]

Laguna Beach Family Portraits | Julie, Shawn & Noah

Portraits

Not too long ago I met with Julie, Shawn and Noah for their Laguna Beach family portrait session. Like most families, Julie was really excited for family picture day, while Shawn and Noah were a bit skeptical. I reassured them that the idea was to just have a good time and in the process we’d […]