The JOURNAL

I continued my Holiday Mini sessions this year with a quick trip down to San Diego! Located in the Point Loma neighborhood, Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is one of my favorite spots in San Diego. Whenever we visit, Chris and I always grab our favorite burritos from Ortiz’s and have a picnic overlooking the water. […]

When it comes to picking locations for my Orange County Mini Sessions, it’s so fun finding beautiful spots off the beaten path.  These eucalyptus groves have become one of my favorite secret spots, providing a tranquil backdrop- and that forest is just magical. Not to be annoying and redundant, but I really mean that forest […]

You’d be hard pressed to find a better spot for family photos than Laguna Beach. One of Orange County’s hidden gems, it contains seven-miles of breathtaking cliffs amid the tide pools, tranquil morning waves, and even fun climbing spots for the kids. Shooting with kids at the beach adds a bit of magic that is […]

Couples- promise me if you ever get the chance to do a Lake Tahoe destination wedding that you’ll do it. Deal? Deal. The largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe sits over the border of Nevada and California and attracts over 15 million visitors each year. It’s the perfect destination wedding pick, […]

If you’re looking for the best holiday photo gift ideas, I’ve totally got you.  I’ve found that gifting your family photos in unique ways makes for the MOST remembered and cherished gifts. They can be enjoyed far beyond the moment, and brighten the receiver’s day every time they pass it. Far-away family members especially benefit, […]

Weddings are amazing because literally each one is different. If you think about it, each family has their own special mini traditions and it is so special to be included. Indian weddings are no exception– every wedding is different and seriously so fun. Sid and Jasmin performed their wedding ceremonies under the most dazzling rose-spray […]

Joy became a tangible item during Charlotte and Kevin’s Casino San Clemente wedding. It’s no secret that the venue is one of the most sought after nuptial spots in Southern California, boasting over 85 years of hosted celebrations. The bride, who works for Gladiator Production Company, perfectly combined Hollywood glamour with a beach bohemian feel. […]

“My computer crashed and I just lost all our engagement, wedding, and family photos.”

“I’m can’t find my wedding photos from 10 years ago.”

“I can’t find the link to my wedding photos you sent me 10 years ago.”

The heart of weddings and events are truly the people. In a year of isolation and wishing we could be with our friends and family, an event that safely brings everyone we love together under one roof…. that sounds like heaven on earth. I can’t wait! Documenting all the faces of your loved ones surrounding you in love and excitement, ahhh that’s one reason being a wedding and event photographer is the absolute best thing ever.

Family photos at the beach are so special. Not everyone has the privilege of growing up near the beach, but for those who do, it’s really such a magical place to spend family time. For exactly that reason, Sarah Ellen and Juan Carlos wanted to have photos of their little family together in a place they love– Carlsbad State Beach in Southern California. We felt the sand in our toes, chased waves, we played and laughed, and watched the sun go down over the Pacific Ocean. These moments with those we love pass by so fast, so it’s especially sweet to have these memories documented forever.