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I was recently named a Best of Tustin photography award winner by the Tustin Chamber of Commerce, 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 by the […]

Awarded Best Photographer in Tustin by the Tustin Chamber of Commerce

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Family of four in the air jumping into a bright blue pool holding hands and being silly

If you know my work as an Orange County family photographer, you know that family sessions are my favorite thing in the world, besides newborns! There’s nothing better than watching a family that showed up nervous and stiff start laughing and connecting right in front of my camera. That’s why I’m sharing my go-to family […]

Family Photo Ideas: 20 Poses With the Exact Prompts to Get Genuine Smiles

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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.

I used to photograph a session, edit the images, send an online gallery and consider the job finished. Technically, it was. But after a while, it did not feel finished at all. My clients had beautiful photographs, but I had also handed a new mother one more project. She still had to choose what to […]

Newborn Photography Artwork: What Happens After Your Session

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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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A pregnant woman in a long, light blue dress sits on a low, white bed in a bright, minimalist room, gently touching her belly and looking down.

Are you expecting and deciding between indoor vs outdoor maternity photos in Orange County? This is one of the most common questions I hear from expecting moms, and it’s a good one. The location you choose shapes not only how your portraits look, but how the entire experience feels. The answer? Both are beautiful but […]

Indoor vs Outdoor Maternity Photos in Orange County: Which Is Right for You?

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