. If you’re a school director in San Diego, you’ve probably felt it – families are paying closer attention to who you partner with. When concerns surface around large, national organizations, even indirectly, it naturally causes schools to re-evaluate. Not because something happened on your campus, but because your reputation is built on trust. And […]

. Finding the right location for your senior portraits in San Diego is an important part of documenting this huge milestone. The right setting should reflect what’s important to you, and ideally, hold meaning for you. Eden here (who is actually graduating from college, but didn’t get a high school senior portrait session due to […]

. . Why School Photos Still Matter for Private and Montessori Schools In today’s digital world, it’s easy to assume school photography is no longer a priority. Parents take daily photos. Schools share classroom updates online. Everything feels documented in real time. And yet, for private and Montessori schools in San Diego, school portraits continue […]

. Think back to your own school photos growing up: the ones that make you laugh, the ones that make you cringe, the ones that make you wonder what the heck your mom was thinking with that haircut. Aren’t you glad you have them? In a world where our phones are full of photos, it’s […]

. . Choosing a school photographer is one of those decisions that seems simple until you’re the one responsible for it. You’re balancing parent expectations, administrative logistics, and the reality that picture day should not derail learning for an entire week. If you’re searching for school photography in San Diego, here’s a clear and practical way […]

. A few weeks ago, I met this little family on Coronado Beach for a newborn session. That’s right – a newborn session. Outside. On the beach. Maybe something you’ve never considered? If you’re searching for a newborn photographer in San Diego and have never considered an outdoor newborn session, this is for you (particularly if you […]

. I recently went through all my Google reviews as part of an educational assignment, and one theme emerged above all others. No, it wasn’t how dumb my jokes were (I might have been just as proud); it’s how unexpectedly easy and relaxed clients felt during their session. Even the ones that showed up saying, […]

. If you’re anything like I was as a kid, one of the first things you did upon visiting someone else’s home was find their photo albums to flip through. There was just something so fascinating about seeing their family history in print. My own family’s albums received plenty of little finger smudges, too. And […]

. . When Your Kids Don’t Listen During Family Photos Worrying about whether their kids will listen to direction during their family photoshoot is one of the biggest stressors my clients share with me. As a San Diego family photographer, I hear this all the time—especially from parents of toddlers and preschoolers. . The Most […]

. Fall is one of the most beautiful times for family photos in San Diego: the light is perfect, the outfits are cozy, and the deadline for sending out Christmas cards is right around the corner. But if you’ve ever wondered why many photographers (myself included) are pretty inflexible about scheduling your photo session during […]