If you asked my 21-year-old self to define success, here is what she would say: A six-figure income Manger/Leader/CEO of _______. Consistent awards + accolades Being the top performer Having the financial freedom to buy anything I want whenever I want If you’re looking at this list and you’re thinking, Hey, that’s my success list, then that […]

A little rain added a lot of magic to Kristina and Sam’s celebration of love one year ago today at their coastal wedding in southern California. Their story solidifies you can’t plan for the unexpected – in life or in love. Which the weather proved to be on their special day, utterly unexpected.  So much […]

As we leap into the new year, we’re quick to focus on what is to come–setting intentions, curating resolutions, giving our imagination to all that awaits.  But in our enthusiasm for the unknown we overlook a simple truth–the beginning of a new year marks the end of another. And while we face the lure of […]

For many of us, taking a photos is as easy as pulling out our iPhone’s and tapping our screen—if that at all. But for the clients I’ve been serving, snapping the photo is only part of the process; it’s making the memories tangible, with aesthetic quality that truly completes the act. These are the kind […]

It never really feels like the holidays until you see the holiday family portraits sessions of loved ones start popping up all over your social media feeds. After all, it’s more than just a holiday card. It’s a nod to time-honored traditions: it’s a recap of another beautiful year gone by and shared with the […]

There’s so much power to picking up your camera when you do–saying ‘yes’ to creativity and exploring ways to be a better artist.  Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the art of photography or you’ve been in the business for years, there are multitudes of elements of the craft that require special attention, practice […]

Max lived with Serena’s best friend and her boyfriend. When Serena would visit, she quickly took notice of Max but got the feeling he wanted nothing to do with her.  He kept his distance, avoided any chance for conversations, and minded his own business. Or so she thought. But Max had definitely noticed Serena. He […]

The season hasn’t gone just yet but I’m already anticipating the nostalgia as we enter the last few weeks of these lazy hot summer days.  I think we all feel it…the end of a season and a sudden spark compels us to wander just One. Last. Time. Around this time, a year ago, we embarked […]

Nina’s virtual wink via eHarmony turned out to be one of the most important messages she’d ever sent.  Within days, she found herself drawn to Eddie, a charming guy with a magnetic smile, and the two immediately agreed to meet.  On a rooftop under the Southern California night skies, the two talked for hours. From […]

Today, I want to share something that I learned later in my photography career that I wish I had learned much earlier–shooting with natural lighting. I quickly learned that my style of photography relied on a natural lighting source (daylight) versus an artificial lighting source (flash gear).  What took me quite some time to figure […]