A Sister's Reminder

The sister of an expectant mother contacted me to set up a surprise maternity shoot to (in her own words) “remind her of how beautiful she is.” It was such a thoughtful and sweet gift.

When I was pregnant, I felt anything but beautiful, and now I feel foolish for not having prego photos taken during such a special time. Every expectant mom I’ve ever photographed truly has a natural glow... a natural beauty that radiates in front of my lens. Maternity sessions have become one of my favorites.

Catherine and Ken own a nursery and this cute onesie was designed at Catherine's baby shower the day before…

Mary, thank you for coordinating this all the way from Chicago! Catherine, thank you for allowing me to capture your beauty! Ken, thank you for being such a great sport all morning in front of the camera!

A bundle of JOY

We met in the 7th grade and became fast friends, as does everyone that crosses her path. We could laugh for days, until tears fell from our cheeks and our stomach muscles ached. Twenty-something years later, she's still one of my best friends and I have officially fallen in love with the newest addition to her family…

Welcome to the world, Joshelland Kaye!

Congratulations Joy and Jason!!! Beautiful. She makes my heart melt every time I see her.

Defy gravity

I was browsing through the archives recently when I realized I have quite the collection of photographs of people who can defy gravity. Check out a few these floating people...

friendship.

"In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed." -Kahlil Gibran

Summer time

The sun, the beach, and a little cutie pie appropriately named "Summer"...

Baby girl was so happy, full of life, and all over the place. She made my day!

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Only $75 for all portrait sessions during the month of July!

Monterey Wedding | Apple+Jeff

It couldn't have been a more beautiful day for a wedding. Blue skies and sunshine came just in time for the Bride and Groom's big day and it was perfect in every way.

I had the honor of shooting Apple and Jeff's Monterey wedding, and they have to be one of the sweetest couples I've ever met.

Congratulations Apple and Jeff!!! Wishing you a lifetime of joy and happiness together:)