Bursting from the soul

"A smile starts on the lips,

A grin spreads to the eyes,

A chuckle comes from the belly;

But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around."


-Carolyn Birmingham


I love being a photographer and getting to witness and capture moments like these...

I absolutely LOVE what I do.

Deaysia | Alvarez High School Class of 2016

After neglecting this blog for over a year now, it's time I get back into it.

I can't think of a better way to kickstart my photography blog than with this Santa Cruz Boardwalk senior portait shoot! Check out Deaysia, and all the fun we had during her shoot!

New site (kind of)

I finally took on the well-overdue task of updating my website, replaced old images with current and simply removed as much as possible from my website in order to bring all the focus to the images I capture.

In doing so, I opted to exclude a bio. Is it really necessary? I feel like viewers are at my site to see my work, not to read about the obvious…

I like taking pictures.
I like people.
I like taking pictures of people.
And my dog.

Besides, according to my 9-year old, I am a “greatly, amazing photographer” and I “take great pictures”. See for yourself…

Thank you son, for the best love letter EVER and for putting my bio together without even knowing it. LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. I’m so blessed.

Now check out the new site… HERE

I've said it before

and I'll say it again. I love what I do.

In a previous blogpost, I mentioned that I have a year's worth of images to share on the blog which I am slowly chipping away at. As I sort through all of the images from previous sessions, I find myself back in the exact moment that I captured the photos. It's like reliving it all over again and I'm in a place of pure joy. Man I'm lucky to be able to do what I enjoy doing and I'm extremely appreciative of the people that trust in me to capture their memories.

Jackie, Jimmy, and Kiara are up next on the blog and I ALWAYS enjoy photographing them. Always fun with them.

Probably one of my fav "mom pics" ever...

Jackie, thank you so much!!!! So much time has passed since this session that new photos are well overdue!

At home

I remember how Samantha explained that she wanted family photos taken at their home and just letting the kids be themselves. I love portrait sessions like this! I remember it rained the night before our morning appointment, but by the time I arrived, the clouds disappeared and the sun shined down on the Storelli Family. It was perfect for a backyard family portrait session. And they have an awesome backyard.

Samantha thank you for inviting me to photograph your beautiful family and welcoming me to your home! That was a fun morning.