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Photography Sessions & Tips
San Diego Couple’s Beach Photographer | Mission Beach & Mission Bay Couple Session
When most people think of the perfect time for beach portraits, they imagine the soft, golden light just before sunset. While I absolutely love photographing during golden hour, sometimes schedules don't line up—and that's perfectly okay! This beautiful couple's...
San Diego Extended Family Photography Session 🌿 Why a Summer Get-Together is the Perfect Time for Extended Family Photos
There is something completely magical about summer. The days are longer, the weather is beautiful, and—best of all—it’s the prime season for family reunions. If your parents and grandparents are coming to town over the next few months, you have the ultimate...
A Sun-Kissed Family Session in a California Native Plant Garden
This sweet family always brings so much fun and energy to their sessions, and I love it every time. With two playful boys and parents who truly enjoy the moment, the session felt relaxed, joyful, and full of genuine connection. We photographed during golden hour in a...
A Golden Hour Family Session at Scripps Pier Beach, La Jolla
Photographing families is really meaningful when kids are in that in-between stage—not little anymore, but not quite grown. This family session at Scripps Pier in La Jolla was a beautiful reminder of why this season deserves to be documented. We met at the beach...
San Diego High School Senior Photographer | Kiera
This session with Kiera was such a blast! We met up at a beautiful trail in Escondido, one of my favorite spots for San Diego senior photography. It was peaceful, the light was perfect, and we basically had the place to ourselves — photographer’s dream! Kiera brought...
Fall Family Session | San Diego Family Photographer | Ramona Dos Picos Park
It was a beautiful sunny afternoon at one of my favorite parks. Even in the middle of summer, this spot stays shady and peaceful—and the trees and grass are still green, not dried out like most of SD east county locations! 🌿 This sweet family booked with me for the...
✨ New Heirloom Album ✨
✨ New Heirloom Album ✨ I’m so excited to introduce a brand new album to my collection—handmade in Greece and designed to be treasured for generations. 💛 With a luminous acrylic cover, lay-flat pages, and the option of a soft velvet cover, it’s housed in a luxury...
Calling High School Seniors! | San Diego Senior Photographer
🎓✨ Calling High School Seniors! ✨🎓 Senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone—your teen is stepping into young adulthood, ready for big dreams and new adventures. Let’s capture this moment before they spread their wings. 💖 📸 What’s included in your Senior...
Modern School Portrait Event
Modern School Portrait event is back!! ✨Signup link.🌈 Let’s be honest—traditional school photos can often be a little disappointing. But I know you have the cutest kid (or coolest kid) on the planet, and you deserve photos you’ll actually love. These...
Wondering what to wear for your family session?
✨ Wondering what to wear for your family session? ✨ Here’s my go-to formula for outfits that always look timeless in photos: 🌿 Family Styling Formula ✔ Choose 2–3 colors in the same palette (think neutrals + one accent color). ✔ Mix textures like linen, knits,...
San Diego School Photographer
We had another successful school picture day this week! We photographed 230 students from preschool to 8th grade in just two days! Lots of smiley faces and comments from older students, “It wasn’t that bad!” 😆 If your school is looking for high-quality school pictures...
