This is such a beautiful time of year to photograph in the fields around Laguna beach!  The light is golden and the trees are still lush.  The Maline family kids are also gorgeous so that definitely helps!  I was recently asked about what I am passionate about.  For me, of course, I love photography, but I also love fashion!  I really believe that clothing helps take a photograph from something ordinary to something extraordinary.  This family did such a fantastic job picking out the perfect style to compliment the surrounds.  I just look at these portraits and know that I am so happy to be doing what I love in life!  Enjoy!

For just a few magical weeks in the Spring the California poppies are in full bloom!  Lucky for us the beautiful Taylor girls were just in time to play on the edge of the poppy fields in the Laguna Canyon.  Of course, we also dragged the cozy couch into the field so Mom and Dad could participate in the session.  The best part of having Orange Counties great outdoors as my studio is that it is ever changing and each shoot is unique.

Each year I look forward to seeing how all of the kiddos in our Blue Sky’s family change and grow.  These gals (kids and Mom included) just get more and more beautiful.  Dad, your not so bad either :)!  I love their sweet personalities and sunny smiles.  Thanks for playing in the flower field (despite the ever present BEES), chasing bubbles and cuddling on the couch!  Enjoy!

Every time I do a photography session I give myself a little assignment. For this Urban Session it was to find a place to shoot in Newport that was entirely new to me! Even though I HAD to use the Ferris wheel (one of my favorite spots), Anna and I still went to scout out a new, urban, funky, grungy area! Success….I love this alley and the old glass door. It doesn’t hurt that the Fernandez girls are cute as buttons and are experienced models. Mom and Dad did great as well. Thanks to the whole family for making the trip down to Newport!  Enjoy.undefined

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Beautiful lighting and a beautiful family makes for fabulous portraits!  The McCarthy family really delivered.  Not only did we have a lot of fun, we zipped through the Mission capturing so many beautiful family shots, it was really hard for me to choose my favorites.  I guess my one of my favorites from the day was the family walking!  I love the way the boys are messing with each other!  It is so typical of siblings and every time I look at it, I get a big smile on my face!  Enjoy!

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Tree Climbing, giggling, jumping, skipping, twirling, oh my……. this was such an active afternoon.  It is kind of funny, cause it started out with two beautiful kids who looked shyly at me without much expression, and ended with lots and lots of crazy silliness!  As it turns out, these two fabulous kids have grandparents that live directly behind me, so they were from my ‘hood.  I loved all of the candid shots we got from just playing throughout the park.  This park is not one I photograph in very often, but I am definitely going to start working there more frequently.   I loved getting to know the whole family!  Enjoy the beautiful portraits!

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