January 31, 2025

San Diego Family Photographer captures mother hugging child while father plays with other children in ocean

There are so many moving parts when planning family photos, and scheduling them at ‘just’ the right time can be tricky. I understand how crucial timing can be for families, especially those with younger children. It’s all about scheduling around naptime schedules, meal times, and even extra-curricular activities for the older ones. As a San […]

December 27, 2024

San Diego Photographer captures A senior girl sits on a San Diego sand dune during her senior photoshoot on Coronado Beach.

Anna flew out from Indiana recently for her San Diego senior portrait session with me, and chose Coronado Beach as her location. It’s a great choice if you want your senior portraits at the beach, for the reasons I’ll list below. . . . Prepping for Her San Diego Senior Portrait Session To ensure the […]

July 19, 2024

. If you’re on the fence about having maternity photos taken, or wondering which style of maternity photography you’d prefer (traditional posed photography vs. lifestyle photography), let me give you a little nudge… (And if you’re wondering what the heck “lifestyle photography” even is, click on the link in the sentence above for an explanation). […]

May 28, 2024

A man and woman stand back to back on a Coronado Beach sand dune, holding their children, during a San Diego family photoshoot.

Summer of 2024 update: unfortunately, due to ongoing issues with waste management at the border, this beautiful beach and community has been experiencing frequent beach closures. You can still enjoy the stunning sand area (sunset beach walk, anyone?), it’s just not advised you go in the water when the yellow signs are posted. Hopefully this […]

May 22, 2024

A pregnant woman in a pink dress holds her skirt while walking through green field during a maternity photo session by Love Michelle Photography in San Diego, CA.

. . As a maternity photographer in San Diego, I understand the significance of beautiful photographs. But if you’re anything like I was during my pregnancy, you’re on the fence about whether to have maternity pictures taken. You’re not feeling your best, you’re uncertain when to schedule them, and you have no idea what you […]

February 1, 2023

Pregnant woman holding her little boy on a field in Mission Trails Regional Park during a San Diego lifestyle maternity photo session.

So you’re expecting a baby – congratulations! First of all, I’m so glad you’re having professional maternity photos taken – I tell you why here. But you’re here to talk about locations, so without further ado, here are 3 location ideas for a maternity photo session in San Diego: Maternity Session Location #1: Mission Trails […]

November 3, 2022

Little girl sitting on a sand dune and giving her baby brother a flower during a lifestyle family photography session on Coronado Beach.

Is Coronado Beach the right location for your next family or matenity photo session? My guide can help you decide.