2020 is truly becoming the year we have to pivot and figure out how to safely do the things we normally do. This includes photography! While an engagement or portrait session is usually a small group of people, during these crazy times it’s definitely important to continue to practice social distancing. In order to protect not only my clients, but myself and the community around us, here are some measures I’ve started to take while photographing:
Read MoreSarah and Joe, along with a few close family members and friends, all gathered at the Airbnb on a totally perfect day in the mountains of Souther California. Amazing little details were worked into every corner of the day. The show stopping piece was a replica of the house from Pixar’s “Up” adorned with flowers and TONS of color. Just as important were all the small details, from the chairs adorning the top of the cake (again from “Up”, to the guitar from Pixar’s “Coco” that Sarah gave Joe on their originally planned wedding day
Read MoreOld Town and Sunset Cliffs are two excellent and classic San Diego spots. Old Town offers ranchy, desert vibes. Sunset Cliffs is a short drive away and offers dramatic and epic ocean views for maternity photos!
Read MoreA dreamy, golden afternoon at Mission Trails in San Diego. Amy rocked a killer boho mama look and we had a blast incorporating the big-sister-to-be into the photos.
Read MoreThis bad ass mama kept it to the basics and took maternity photos at home! She slayed in a Touch of Color hat.
Read MoreFlavia and Ben continued their tradition of photos at the Museum of Fine Arts for their maternity photos! Shooting in a museum gave these shots such a rad and modern vibe. More mama's in museums!!
Read MoreMaternity photos don't have to be boring! I always recommend doing something you love for your photo session. By a special kind of magic, Meggi was just at 9 months while I was home AND had honeycombs to spin. This was SUCH a fun and interesting way to document this special time in their life!
Read MoreRobyn is a total bad ass who still had abs at 9 months! Her husband was stationed overseas, so we used his flannel and cowboy boots to work him into the photos.
Read MoreWith masks at the ready, we met up at Lake Cuyamaca for their engagement photos as the world started to slowly wake up. This was such a great spot, as there were very few people around and we were easily able to get to private and beautiful places for photos. It’s such a great and easy spot to get epic photos without having to hike or work up a sweat. Sunset on the lake makes for the dreamiest light and I absolutely can not wait to come back to this spot.
Read MoreWhen Stefanie of Witty Bash told me she was planning a Halloween Party and asked if I would photograph it, I immediately said yes! Halloween is SO much fun and she would let me do all the bridal styling, while Ashley Renuart and her focused on decor. Ashley is known for her incredible installations and Native Poppy provided the incredible floral centerpiece.
Read MoreLooking for a dreamy beach wedding reception that also has moody, boat house vibes?! The ZLAC Rowing Club is the perfect spot for you. Located right on Mission Bay in San Diego, it offers beach front views, with a craftsman style lodge. It is such a special beach spot with unique flair and a great spot for an intimate and family focused wedding. There are also a ton of great resorts near by, so wedding guests have plenty of options of places to stay!
Read More
