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A smiling couple sits closely together, gently cradling a newborn baby wrapped in a white blanket. The parents look lovingly at the baby, creating a warm and tender family moment.

I photographed baby Beckham and his family for their Orange County newborn session in November, just before Thanksgiving. Beckham was just under two weeks old, and his parents, Kyle and Crystal, came from Newport Beach for their session. They were so excited to capture all the firsts of their new family of three, and because […]

Welcome Baby Beckham: Orange County Newborn Session

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Why This Award Means So Much to Me I was recently named a Best of Tustin photography award winner, and I’ve been sitting with it for a minute because it honestly feels really special. Not just because it’s an award but because of where it comes from. The Best of Tustin Awards are put on […]

Awarded Best Photographer in Tustin by the Tustin Chamber of Commerce

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Four people, two adults and two children, are holding hands and jumping into a swimming pool together. Lush greenery and a hillside are visible in the background.

When moms tell me that their families always look awkward in photos, I smile. Because I completely understand. And that’s why, over the last 16 years of photographing Orange County families, I’ve developed my top 25 family photo ideas and prompts that help me dial in quickly and easily the best possible poses for my […]

Top 20 Family Photo Ideas + Poses (With Prompts)

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A person with light sleeves hangs a framed photo of a sleeping baby on a white wall. The baby is lying on its back with one arm raised, and the frame is square with a decorative border.

Newborn photography and printed artwork in Orange County go hand in hand.  When you hold your newborn for the first time, the moments feel unforgettable. But time moves quickly and within weeks, those tiny features change. That’s why newborn photography is so important. Yet in today’s digital world, many families settle for files stored on […]

The Role of Printed Artwork in Your Baby’s First Portraits

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Three children pose in front of a plain brown wall. Two girls stand on either side wearing black outfits and sandals, and a younger boy in the middle wears a patterned sweater and gray pants. All are smiling and leaning forward.

The Importance of Timing for Family Photography When to book family photos in Orange County is one of the top questions I get, especially in the beginning of the year! So many clients like to weigh the pros and cons of spring vs. fall vs. summer. And in Southern California, we are so lucky to […]

When to Book Family Photos in Orange County

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