THE JOURNAL
Photography tips and sessions
Project 365 | Month 10 | Letters to my son | Kai, 6 Years Old
It seems as though this month came and past by so fast. We had Kai's 6th birthday at Grotto Climbing Gym. He invited some of his close friends and wanted to design his own birthday party. He had requested pizzas, drinks, snacks, and even specified how his birthday...
Project 365 | Month 9 | Charlie is four Month Old
We had a month long Japan visit in August and I haven't been taking a lot of pictures since we got back. Honestly it always takes a few weeks for me to get back to the normal routine. This time especially with my baby waking me up every night, and our boys going to a...
Project 365 | Month 7
Oh July, I wish you would stay with us forever. It has been the most fun and rewarding summer I've ever had! Everyday I get to wake up with my boys and spend all day playing, making nutritious food, going swimming, having lots of silly conversations and having...
San Diego Family Photographer | One Year Milestone | Brynlee
I am excited to share some of my favorites from Brynlee's One Year Milestone Mini session. I met her for her newborn session back in 2015 and I cannot believe she is already one year old! She is full of smiles and sweetness. I could not get enough of this beautiful...
Letters to my son | Hue, 8 years old
July 3, 2016 Happy 8th Birthday Hue! You've been looking forward to this day for the longest time! Why do you think even numbed ages are so much cooler than odd numbed ages? It is so cute that a birthday is the best day for you, even better than Christmas! You are...
Project 365 | Month 6
Wow. Charlie is 6 weeks old now. He is getting oooooooooooold! Kids are out of schoolย for the summer. With a newborn in my arms, my life seems busier than ever! This is going to be a true test if I can handle three boys all summer! I am excited to do many fun...
Project 365 | Month 5 | Charlie’s Fresh 48
On May 10th, 2016 at 9:45 pm our third child, Charlie Hiro Devine, was born. If you'd like to read about his birth story, here it is. These were photographed on his second day. I was tired but I was determined to take a few images of him at the hospital. I knew the...
Charlie’s Birth Story
This is my third son, Charlie's birth story. I wanted to write it down so that I could remember his beautiful birth. Someday Charlie will read it and learn about the day he entered this world. This little person has already given me so much strength and wisdom....
San Diego Newborn Photography | Charlie, 11 Days Old
Balboa Park Wedding | Doga and Peter
Doga and Peter's wedding was at the beautiful Courtyard Lawn in Balboa Park. It was a sunny, warm afternoon, with a light breeze and I could feel that this wedding was going to be perfect. Every family member and guest was happy, relaxed, and just enjoying being there...
Project 365 | Month 4
Hi everyone! Thanks for stopping by. I feel so good now that I am officially on my maternity leave from my day job (I work as a graphic designer) and I get to be home with my kids. My mom came last Friday from Japan, and it is just so good to be around her. She has...
San Diego Engagement Photographer | Doga & Peter | Mission Trails Park
Doga and Peter are our family friends and I am so glad that we were able to schedule a last minute engagement session! We went to a popular trail near my house and it wasย beginning to sprinkle by the time we started driving. It is rare for me to have to deal with bad...