I love the fun, happy colors this family chose to wear for their beach photo session at Crystal Pier in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego. Extended families are always fun to photograph because the families are generally just so happy to all be together. This family were great sports as I marched them …
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Every years since my girls were in preschool, their Auntie Stephanie has treated them to a tea party for their birthday! They’ve gone to just about every teahouse in San Diego County at this point! For the last two years she has hosted the tea party at her beautiful historic 1905 home! Last year we …
La Jolla Cove is a beautiful location for family photos – especially if you have a family that is up for a little bit of adventure! This session included a little rock climbing, a little beach scampering, some flipping, some jumping, and some almost getting pounded by waves! They smiled all the way through it!
This is one of my wonderful families who I’ve been photographing every fall since their kids were babies! I met them through the San Diego Parents of Twins Club when my girls were little. It’s so fun to get to see how much they’ve grown each year. I fully expect their son to be taller …
This beautiful bride was delivered to her handsome groom by her noble steed, Whisper. In the era of Covid, weddings are not easy to plan, but this wonderful couple did manage to make Safari’s dream of riding into her wedding on horseback come true! It was a day full of love, friendship, and a surprising …
The Marston House in the Balboa Park area of San Diego is a great location for family photos! The classic 1905 Marston House was built for noted civic leader and merchant, George W. Marston, known as the “Father of Balboa Park,” and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its beautiful garden and …
I got to bring my daughter, Alexis, along for this session to help with some horse wrangling! She was thrilled to assist and did a great job! I loved photographing this awesome family with their newest family member, Fab. I love it when families include pets in their family photos and Fab was no exception! …
Lake Poway is one of my favorite photo locations in the county! It’s pretty all year long, and I love that the light is pretty for several hours before sunset. This sweet family had a wonderful time exploring the area with me. We did a lot of walking around, a lot of playing, and a …
My fall 2021 mini sessions included several photo sessions at the Marston House in the Balboa Park area of San Diego, CA.These 15-minute sessions are offered on select dates and locations in October and November.I loved this location and will definitely be back! So many great spots for photos, beautiful light, and friendly staff made …
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What To Wear? What should we wear to our photo session? This is a great question to ask yourself well before the day of your pictures! It often does take some time and thought and planning to get just the right outfits ready for everyone in the family. Here are a few tips to help you …
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My family took a road trip to the Grand Canyon over spring break. The kids had never been there and Jeff and I hadn’t been since we were in elementary school! On the way we decided to make a quick stop at the Imperial Sand Dunes to take some photos! My girls are great about …
