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La Jolla Tide Pools Family Portrait | San Diego Maternity Photography
I am thrilled to share with you some of my favorite images from a beautiful family/maternity photo session at La Jolla Tide Pools. This location is perfect for capturing unforgettable family moments against a unique and picturesque backdrop. The dramatic landscape of...
Best Beaches for Family Photoshoots in San Diego
San Diego is blessed with numerous stunning beaches that offer fantastic backdrops for family photoshoots! Here are some of my favorite beaches for family photoshoots in San Diego. La Jolla Tide Pools: This picturesque tide pool is famous for its rugged tide pools,...
Spring Family Portrait at Santee Boulder, San Diego
If your family is shy and is looking for a photoshoot location with a minimal crowd of people around, this is the perfect location for you! This is called Santee Boulder, and I have seen a few rock climbers and mountain bikers on the trail, but no other people! I...
Behind the Scene Newborn Photography
Here is a behind the scene video of my lifestyle newborn photography! Lifestyle newborn photography captures timeless moments of a baby's earliest days with their family. The photoshoots are done in the comfort of their home. Lifestyle newborn photography aim to...
What is a lifestyle newborn photography compared to a posed newborn photography?
You might ask, what is a newborn photography what are the different types of newborn photography? Lifestyle newborn photography focuses on capturing candid and natural moments of a family with their newborn in their home environment, emphasizing genuine interactions...
Sunset beach maternity portrait session | La Jolla, San Diego
What a gorgeous mama 💛 Every photoshoot is unique and I get excited for each one of my client sessions. I love what I get to do as a photographer. When I can see the light spark in clients' eyes when I share their images, it truly makes my day! 🤩 I am beyond...
3 Not-To-Do list for your child’s school portrait
Your child's school picture day can be fun and memorable experience for your child. The photos will likely turn out great if you keep in mind these 3 Not-To-Do list! 1️⃣ Don't tell your child to "Make sure to smile at the camera!" This will often result in a forced...
3 To-Do list for your child’s school portrait
3 To-Do-List for your child's school picture day Do you have a high expectation for your child's school pictures? Probably not! When you have Kaori Devine Photography as your school photographer though, you can expect a lot more! Regardless, your child's picture day...
Client Review
Today I dropped off a beautiful story box full of matted prints to my client's home. Later I got this happy message from the client and it totally made my day! I am so lucky to be making living with what I love to do. Thank you to all my clients who trust me to do...
Modern School Portrait Pop-up Event was a success!
Thank you so much for families who came to my Modern School Portrait Pop-up Event yesterday! I had a total of 43 kids who attended. It was a big success! It was so nice to see all of my past clients and some new faces. I look forward to doing another one next year!
Modern School Portrait Pop-up Event
This year's Modern School Portrait Pop-up Event is almost sold out and I am so excited! Thank you for those who signed up. There are only a few spots left so if you have been thinking about signing up, now is the time to do so! This is an annual event and we won't be...
San Diego Maternity Photographer | Balboa Park | M & B
San Diego offers many beautiful outdoor locations for maternity photography but Balboa Park is one of my favorite for so many reasons. What I love most about Balboa Park is the varieties of picturesque backdrops all within few steps from each other. From the famous...