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Samantha’s Senior Portrait | San Diego Senior Photographer | Old Poway Park
I am so excited to share with you the beautiful Samantha's senior portrait session. She graduated from Scripps Ranch High School as a California Scholarship Federation Merit Scholar, one of the highest scholastic honors given to secondary school graduates in the...
Day in the Life Family Session | M Family | San Diego Family Photographer
This is the M family's Day in the Life portrait session. Day in the Life sessions are documentary-style photography where I take pictures of a family's LIFE AS IS. I give minimal direction and let the family go on with their everyday activities. Sessions usually take...
Baby Aila’s One Year Old Milestone Portrait | Spanish Village, Balboa Park | San Diego Family Photographer
This is baby Aila and her family. It was so much fun seeing the K family all together again! I have been photographing this family for many years now. It's so wonderful when your clients trust you to be their family photographer and come back for every special...
Baby Liam, 1 Year Old Milestone Photos | Old Town, San Diego | Extended Family Photography
Look at this handsome boy! Baby Liam is my dear friend Lisa's son. I had the honor to photograph Lisa on her gorgeous sunset maternity session and also when Liam was a newborn. I am so happy that they decided to document the entire year of Liam's growth. The family...
K Family and 8th Grade Graduation Photo | La Jolla Shores | San Diego Portrait Photographer
This session took place a few months ago at my favorite location in San Diego. The K family wanted a forest-like nature backdrop for the 8th-grade daughter's milestone photos, and a beach location to showcase the beautiful San Diego landscape. Mom made this lovely...
Annie’s Canyon Trail Solana Beach & Del Mar Engagement Session | Melody + Jason
I am so excited to share with you this sweet couple's golden hour engagement session. They chose Annie's Canyon Trail and Del Mar cliff for their engagement session locations. These are my two favorite locations in San Diego! We were also lucky to time it perfectly...
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