. . Family Photos in Glacier National Park: Here’s What You Need to Know If your family is anything like mine, our gorgeous national parks are some of your favorite places to visit, and the sites of some of your best times together as a family. So…. how incredibly meaningful would it be then to […]

. After a fun day at Legoland or the beach, you’re probably ready for some food that isn’t served from a cart or a plastic bag, am I right? But the kids are tired and maybe even a little cranky, and you don’t want to temp fate by taking them someplace they’ll need to be […]

. Planning a family or maternity photoshoot, and wondering about the best photoshoot locations in San Diego? I’m here for you! Choosing a location for your photos can be tricky, since for the best photos, everything has to come together in one particular spot: background, lighting, scenery, accessibility, and the (lack of) crowds. As an […]

“Thank you so much!! I love them!! They turned out so great!” -Brianna This lifestyle newborn photography session with Brianna and Michael turned so out beautifully. And Ava, their sweet dog: she was so concerned every time their baby made a noise or cried – it was incredibly sweet. See below for all the highlights […]

Families who have their annual family photos taken in the fall are no doubt familiar with the routine: contact your photographer, squeeze in to one of the few remaining dates they have left during the fall Christmas card rush, and then keep your fingers crossed that you’ll get your photos back in time to get […]

Is your husband’s/partner’s most dreaded time of year family photo time? Here’s how help him hate it a little less.

“That was fun. When can I see you again?” -Isaac, 5, after a session. That’s right. I want your kids to act up and not listen during your family photo session. And I want you to not worry about it. As a San Diego lifestyle family photographer, I’ve photographed kids for years. And given my […]

. Your dog is family – which is why many of you want to include him or her in your family or maternity photo session. And as an experienced San Diego family photographer, I highly encourage it, with a few caveats. But how do you include your dog successfully, so things go as smoothly as […]

“What should we wear for our photo session?” As a San Diego family photographer, It’s a common and reasonable question I get whenever someone books a photo session and this makes me happy! Why does it make me happy? . Though any session booked with me includes unlimited styling assistance (I’ve even shopped for clients!), […]

If you’ve been in the market lately for a San Diego family, maternity, or newborn photographer, perhaps you’ve seen the term “lifestyle photography” or “lifestyle photographer” pop up. But what is lifestyle photography? And how is it different from regular photography? (For the purposes of this post, I’m going to call regular family photography “traditional […]