The JOURNAL

Last fall, I hosted a special round of family photos mini sessions in the picturesque beauty of Trabuco Canyon.  This hidden gem of Orange County is a wilderness oasis that lies just north of Rancho Santa Margarita. Nestled in the heart of a quiet subdivision, it’s just a short trip from the coast and the […]

This year, the second family portrait location for my San Diego Mini Sessions day was Marian Bear Memorial Park. After parking in a dirt lot and jumping from rock to rock through a little stream, a trail leads you through a lightly forested trail lined with oak trees. There’s tall grass (and wildflowers in the […]

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, […]

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.