The forecast mentioned rain today… but I really didn’t believe it. Was I being pessimistic or a realist? I think a pessimist is someone who says “it’s not going to happen, or won’t happen” (when referring to something good or beneficial). As oppose to a realist who makes a judgement or has an opinion based…
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Homeschool Photography Class (Orange County Photographer)
Photography 101 This is a 9 week class that meets once a week starting in October, from 3pm-4:30pm. See below for more details. Photography is such a great way to express yourself while also being a life documentarian, you just need the right tools. Class Description: My students will learn how to properly adjust their camera’s…
Mom’s with Cameras (Southern California Photographer)
Mom, it’s time you learned to use that nice camera. You want to be able to take pictures of your children and family and you don’t want them dark and blurry. Now is the perfect time to pull out your camera and start documenting this life and these moments! Already know how to use your…
Featured – Bodhi’s Birth Story (Orange County Birth Photographer)
I strongly believe a woman should birth wherever she feels the safest and most comfortable to do so. And if your birthing location has a pretty great view then that’s definitely a bonus. 😉 Aimee and I only met less than a month before her due date. This was her 5th little one and she…
My Photography Journey (Southern California Documentary Family Photographer)
When I was a little girl I would take pictures of my cats. I would pose them on this little wicker end table and use almost a whole roll of film just on them. Then when I was a little older I always took pictures of clouds. Those big fluffy clouds that had pictures in…
Learning to See, a 2018 Project 52 (Southern California Documentary Family Photographer)
I’m finally saying yes to a Project 52 this year! I never committed to one before, I think it’s because in my head I already knew I wouldn’t be able to finish it, so I basically failed before I started. Maybe I have commitment issues… Maybe I just don’t want to be held accountable… Whatever…
Featured Story – Amelia’s Home Birth Story (Orange County Birth Photographer)
I love documenting the birth day of the a precious babe. It’s always surrounded by so much love. I received a text in the early morning that labor had begun, but by mid morning the contractions became inconsistent and actually grew further apart. I kept my phone on me because you never know when they…
Christmas Mini Sessions and Thanksgiving Deals!
Here’s your last minute chance to get some cute Christmas pictures of you and your children! The Christmas Mini Sessions will be held Sunday afternoon on December 3rd. There are a very limited number of sessions so make sure to snag one quickly! Details *Each session will be 15-20 minutes each at a trail in…
Belly Stories and Big Sister Cuddles – Southern California Maternity Photographer
Jen contacted me when she was already in her last month of pregnancy. She was going to forgo maternity pictures this time (2nd baby) and just focus on the newborn session but she started to feel guilty that she wouldn’t have pictures to look back on during her pregnancy with her son. She said she…
In Home Newborn – Jaxon Cash (Southern California Newborn Photographer)
I recently realized I haven’t been sharing with you all the glowing newly weds, beautiful families, adorable children, gorgeous mamas or squishy babies that I’ve been able to document with my camera this year! The first one I’d like to share with you is Mr. Jaxon Cash during his in home newborn session! I so…