San Diego newborn photography

I know I've said it before, but I love in-home newborn sessions! Being at home allows my clients to relax... it's much less stressful especially after just having a baby. Kids are comfortable in their own environment and so it allows time to capture those special moments between siblings!

Big sister Ava was a bundle of energy but was able to slow down enough to capture some great shots snuggling with the new baby. These girls will be the best of friends and I'm looking forward to seeing their bond grow.

Olivenhain, Encinitas family portraits

I had to blog this family session because the Hughes fam is one of my absolute favorite long time clients! We always have fun shooting their family photos and this year was no different. I love that they chose a more formal look, but in a relaxed setting. Totally their style!

Check out the highlights from our photoshoot...

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It was also Ben's 5th birthday... so we had to do a formal portrait. Because every 5 year old need a photo in a tux! ;)

Maui vacation!

I wanted the 1st post of 2017 to be a personal one.

I like to check in every once in awhile... especially when it's to share travel photos! In January we were able to take a family vacation to the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui. Our son Reed is now 5 and we were so excited for him to fully experience the warm blue waters, sand, sun and whales, so many whales! The aloha spirit was high and great memories were made...

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Donez wedding | Dos Picos Park, Ramona

Ok, a little backstory... While studying photography in college I enrolled in the mandatory "History of Photography" course. Well it was scheduled late in the afternoon and some days was the most boring hour of my day... that was, until I met the Donez twins.

They sat in the back, cracked jokes, were kinda silly, interesting and hilarious... plus they were identical twins, there were 2 of them. I knew we had to be friends! And friends we became, a friendship that has lasted over a decade. They are honestly two of the sweetest guys I have ever known.

Flash forward 13 years, and Anthony has found his perfect match, Angella.

A + A compliment each other so well. They are creative, adventurous, open-hearted and so down to earth. I was most honored to be chosen to document their wedding day. The emotions of the day flowed freely... it was hard not to tear up when Anthony first saw his beautiful bride or when best man/twin Christopher delivered his touching speech. If we weren't family before, we definitely are now. Sharing these moments are what I love about photographing weddings. LOVE you guys!

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