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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...
Family portrait session using two locations | Scripps Pier & Eucalyptus Grove
Having a family session at two locations that are close to each other can be a great way to add variety to your photos and capture different settings. One of my go to locations are Eucalyptus grove and Scripps Pier. Those two locations are 5 minute drive from each...
Ramona Family Photography | Dos Picos Park | L Family
I loved everything about the L family's portrait session at Dos Picos County Park! This park is a memorable place for the L family as they come here for a family hike. I am so happy that they introduced me to this park. Dos Picos Park has become one of my most...
First Birthday Photoshoot | Mommy and Me Session | Mission Trails San Diego
I am thrilled to share some lovely moments spent with this family, capturing the incredible bond between mother and daughter. A baby's first year is such an incredible journey of growth. A first birthday photoshoot is a special way to capture and document an important...
Balboa Park Family Photography | Spanish Village | C Family
Balboa Park is one of my most requested locations for a family photography. Among many beautiful photography locations in Balboa Park, Spanish Village is one of the colorful, fun and cozy place for a family photography. The Spanish Village is a quaint village-like...
How to prepare for a High School Senior Portrait Session
Planning for your high school senior portrait session is an exciting and memorable event. Here are some pointers to help you prepare. Make a plan: Schedule your senior portrait session early to provide yourself ample time to prepare. Make sure that you factor in time...
A “Day in the Life” portrait session at The New Children’s Museum
I love how these images turned out from the "Day in the Life" session at the New Children's Museum! Mom reached out to me and said that she wanted to do a family photo session but not at a traditional outdoor setting. She wanted a location where her family could play,...
How to prepare for a high school senior photoshoot with an instrument
Senior Portraits San DiegoIf you are a senior in high school and you are planning a photo shoot with a musical instrument, the following are some things you should prepare for: Pick the Right Place: You should pick a location that looks good against your music...