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San Diego Family Photographer | Inouye Family | La Mesita Park
San Diego Family Photographer | Clemons Family | Spanish Village, Balboa Park
Fall family portrait session is in full swing! I am so excited to share with you some of my favorites from the Clemons family session at the Spanish Village in Balboa Park. I look forward to seeing this family every year. I've known these girls since they were in...
La Jolla Family Photographer | Kotake Family | Cameron’s First Year Milestone
I love photographing Kotake Family! I met baby Cameron when he was just ten days old at his newborn session. Since then, I have photographed him at 3 months, 6 months and now, his big 1 year milestone! I loved watching him grow, and he got cuter each time! For this...
Letters to my son
Dear Hue, Happy 9 year old birthday, my sweet big boy Hue. I don’t know where the time went. Has it been 9 years since you were born? I still remember your little voice singing E-I-E-I-O as a toddler in the back of the car seat. You’ve always been so gentle and easy...
Project 365 | Month 8 |
Charlie is 16 months. He is officially fast walking everywhere and reaching for anything that he can grab. His favorite places are: the garage (all the big boy toys are there!), the kitchen (especially in the dish washer and pantry) and bathroom (who doesn't like to...
Orange County Engagement Photographer | Surprise Proposal | Carolina and Sam
Last month I had the opportunity to photograph the surprise proposal of Carolina and Sam. Carolina's mom contacted me and told me that her daughter was going to be proposed to at the Ramadan Iftar dinner and wanted the special moment to be photographed. I was so...
Project 365 | Month 7 | Washington & Oregon Road Trip
I hope you all are having a nice summer. I love the carefree days and nights where kids (and us parents) can just relax without homework or bedtime. We love going swimming, playing basketball, or having an impromptu dinner with friends. I always debate if I should...
San Diego Graduate Photographer | Ayako | SDSU
Ayako is a bright, confident and gorgeous young woman. I loved working with her! In between her posing, she showed me her bubbly fun side and I truly enjoyed that too! She is starting her new career in Los Angeles and I wish her the very best! If you or you know...
San Diego Courthouse Civil Ceremony | Neff Family
Edward and Saori were married at the San Diego County Courthouse surrounded by their family and closest friends. Saori wore a traditional Japanese kimono for this special day. Her kimono had the congratulatory shochikubai pattern (pine, bamboo and plum) with a gold...
San Diego Teen Photographer | Cheyenne and Bella
Project 365 | Month 6 | Seven Magic Mountains | Las Vegas
We had a quick family trip to visit my sister and her family. I got to photograph a fun filled day with my nieces and my boys! First stop was Mini Grand Prix Las Vegas (kids request) where they did go kart races. Then to Evel Pie (hubby's request) to eat their yummy...
Coronado Family Photographer | Kotake Family | 6 months milestone session
I love Kotake Family! They are always easy going and so natural in front of the camera. Little Cameron is 6 months old already and he is getting cuter and chubbier every time I see him. I got lots of smiles from him at this session and I can tell that he is such a...