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Inland Empire Boudoir Photography │ Rochelle

Rochelle is a very good, long time friend of mine. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her for 16 years now. When she asked me to do a boudoir shoot for her, I was more than overjoyed for three reasons; one…she is the type of person that is willing to try ANYTHING. And I mean anything. Even getting very scantily clad in the middle of a ravine! Two…her and I always have fun together. No matter what we’re doing, there is always an abundance of laughing and giggling going on! As well as some dry sarcasm. Something we are both well known for ;) And finally, three…because hello! She is GORGEOUS!!

Rochelle’s husband happens to love this image of mine. So she wanted to do something to incorporate the same red chair as a surprise for him. We were very grateful for my amazing husband, who lugged this huge brick of an armchair down the ravine banks for us! Not only did we decide to use the red chair, but also wanted to incorporate a very whimsical feel to the session with some white lanterns. This turned out to be both her and my favorite aspect of the shoot.

Thanks Rochelle for inviting me to shoot this session for you! I had SO much fun and can’t wait for hubby to get his first look at your amazing session!

xoxo

I shot this next one through some low branches of a tree. I love the way it made the outer edges look like ripples of water!

*Siiiigh* My fav shot…

San Diego County Family Photography │ The Huertas Family

*Siiigh* Oh California…how I love thee.  Nothing says heaven better than tiny toes snuggled in the warm sand and wispy strands of hair basking in the golden sunlight.

Kaylyn and Daniel are very dear repeat clients. I first met Kaylyn when she was pregnant with Logan and we became instant friends. Soon after I got to meet baby Logan for the first time for his newborn session and was in loooove. That full head of blond hair left me swooning! And now, a happy family of one, two, three, four….surprise!!! FIVE! I was so happy when Kaylyn got a hold of me to tell me she was pregnant with beautiful baby #3! And even more overjoyed that she choose me to capture such a special time in their lives together.

Not only is it a special moment in their lives because of the addition of their third baby, but also because Daniel serves in the marines and only weeks after this session will be starting a seven month tour including Guam, Afghanistan and Hawaii among many other places. I think if I had to choose the most touching (and heart tugging) session I’ve ever done, it would be this one. This family has such an incredible amount of love and affection for one another. That, coupled with the fact that Daniel was merely weeks away from deployment, left me with a tiny lump in my throat more than once watching him cuddle his little loves.

I sincerely hope that Kaylyn, Daniel, Bennett and Logan will cherish these images of their beautiful family together and always remember that day for exactly what it was…a time of togetherness. Hope. Love. Happiness. Things that even miles can’t take from them.

Baby Sierra

Shane & Carly │ Married

Laguna Beach, CA

Grand Opening!

I’m proud as a new mama to announce the arrival of my very own etsy shop! Feel free to stop by and check it out. I’m running beaucoup sales right now so if you see something you like, keep checking back. You’ll definitely get a sweet deal!

Jacob & Kirsten │ Married

Luxury beachfront venue + gorgeous bride + amazing emerald green BCBG dresses= California dreamin’…..

Jared & Mary │ Married

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David & Kat │ Married

David and Kat’s wedding was everything a couple would hope their wedding day to be; beautiful, sentimental, fun, and full to the brim with family and friends who love them beyond measure. It’s so embarrassing, but I had to keep tears back more than once during the reception! Such a loving family. I’m really proud to call them my clients, and even more so to call them my friends. Thank you Kat and David for inviting me into your lives.

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Jared & Mary │ Coming Soon…

When I walked into the church, I audidably gasped. Then I said, “Aaaw…I miss Italy!!!” An art historian’s dreeeeeam!

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Baby Corissa

In all her 6 pounds 3 ounces of glory! My dollface niece…love her <3

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