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Golden Hour Sunset Session at the Field | Hargrove Family | San Diego Family Photographer
Check out this gorgeous golden hour sunset session in ta field of mustard flowers! This field gets beautiful light every day and it is in front of our house. In the spring, yellow mustard flowers grow everywhere, and they get tall. The kids have so much fun running...
8th Grade Graduation Portrait | Sam | San Diego Senior Photographer | Little Italy
This is one of my favorite 8th-grade graduation sessions! Mom picked Little Italy for it's fun, urban backdrop. Sam was everything a photographer could ask for. He was easy-going, polite and up for all my directions. He had the most genuine smile and a gentle soul. We...
Miki + Tyler Married | Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
It was such an honor to photograph Miki and Tyler's beautiful wedding at Coronado Island Marriott & Spa. These two brought so much love and tenderness to their special day. There were so many unique details, including a large LOVE statue at the ceremony which then...
Escondido Newborn Photographer | Baby Miori
I am excited to share with you the images from baby Miori's newborn portrait session. The B family live on the hill top of Escondido. The house had the most gorgeous view of the valley from their back yard. We decided to start the portrait outdoor. I loved the plum...
BMX Camp
Hi everyone! I have been totally slacking with blogging this summer. We have been having a busy but fun summer with lots of friends and families visiting. My 11 year old son, Hue was in BMX camp this summer. This was the only camp he wanted to do, and we said yes....
Sam + Warren Married | L’Auberge Del Mar
Venue: L'Auberge Del Mar Photographed for Kristina Cipolla Photography
Coronado Beach Photographer | C Family | Day in the Life Part II
Hello! This is Part II of the C family's Day in the Life session. After eating delicious gelato at Gelato Paradiso, we headed to Coronado Dog Beach for a sunset beach portrait. It was a sunny afternoon with no cloud in the sky! Sometimes I prefer a little cloud in the...
San Diego Family Photographer | C Family | Day in the Life Part I
Hello! I am excited to share with you the Day in the Life session I had with the C family. We decided to meet up at Gelato Paradiso on Coronado Island then head to the beach. I always look forward to doing a family portrait session with the C family. I have been...
Family Pictures San Diego | M Family | Presidio Park
Sunset Family Pictures at Presidio Park, San Diego I have been photographing M family for 4 years now. Our first session together was when little C was in mommy's tummy! Time flies! The M family is the most easy-going family and are always up for some fun! I always...
San Diego Family Photographer | Mission Trails Kwaay Paay Peak Trail | Kelly Family
Meet the Kelly Family! I had the pleasure of photographing this adorable family in my neighborhood of San Carlos late last year. Mission Trails offers so many beautiful spots, I never ran out of locations here. I am loving the grass field, together with the hiking...
San Diego Family Photographer | Caalaman Family | North Park
I got to photograph this cute family of five on a street in North Park. It is always fun to do a photo shoot in the city. A bit different from my normal locations like beaches or fields. I love all the colors and textures those side streets offer. Amazingly all of...
San Diego Newborn Photographer | Baby Aila
Meet baby Aila, 18 days old. Baby Aila was a dream to photograph. She was calm and happy the entire photo session, except when we undressed her to put on the "little sister" onesie. She slept through all the noise and commotion caused by her big sister, Kiana. Kiana...