Corey + Sami: Costa Mesa + Corona Del Mar Couple's Session

A DAY IN COSTA MESA & CORONA DEL MAR

Corey and I have known each other since he moved to California a few years ago. His modeling agency linked us up for a shoot and the rest is history. We became instant friends and always find a way to shoot together 1-2 times a year or at least meet up for coffee. When I saw Corey had a girlfriend, I was so stoked for him! When he asked me to photograph him and Sami together, I was so quick to accept. We made plans for the following week to meet up in Orange County since he loves to drive, especially to OC.

He and I had previously done a shoot outside of Kit Coffee, so I figured we might as well meet there, grab a coffee, and explore a bit. We hit Balboa Island and Little Corona. In this post, I’m focusing on their shots together, but if you’d also like to see their individuals/modeling photos, head on over to this blog post!

Best of 2019!

A LOOK BACK AT 2019

2019 was a solid year and such a great way to end the decade!! It was my third year shooting weddings & I also I lead shot the most weddings thus far. So wild! I went into 2019 with only a couple of weddings booked, but wound up at 18. My goal is usually 10-12 so I can handle also shooting commercial and portrait work, but it is safe to say I can definitely shoot 20-22 and still handle the other work. I still second shot this year, too and even got to travel a bit for weddings. I made it to Wisconsin for a wedding at the Green Bay Botanical Gardens, was able to second shoot a few weddings on Long Island and shot another proposal in Central Park. I met Troy Williams at the beginning of this year and had the pleasure of working 3 events with him!! Thank you, Troy!

I’m heading into 2020 with 13 weddings booked - FREAKING WILD!!! I have two booked in NY and my goal is 3 in NY. I still have the whole year ahead, so I think I may need to increase that goal. I’ll also be spending more time in New York - as in longer periods of time rather than going so frequently for short periods. I haven’t thought too too much about my goals for 2020, but I do want to start shooting more film during weddings - maybe a roll at each wedding. What are your goals for 2020?

Amber + David: Newport Beach Engagement Session

A LITTLE SURFER LOVE IN NEWPORT BEACH

Two of the hippest, beach going, Jesus loving, Newport Beach living people I know! I met Amber when she contacted me about headshots. Turns out she and I went to college together, but didn’t really know each other then. Her best friend Ashten also grew up going to my church, so we had lots of connections. I asked if she and David would be down to do a “for fun” shoot because I had some free time and wanted to build my portfolio a little more with cool couples! David was down and we had it planned for later that week! They weren’t engaged and did their best to make sure they didn’t look like engagement photos, although he did eventually propose a month later! Now they’re married and living it up! Enjoy some sweet shots around Newport featuring an old VW van and beach bum vibes!

Cameron + Shelby: San Clemente In Home Engagement Session

A SAN CLEMENTE ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Dream friends make dream couple make dream clients! UGH all the goals! After a very unfortunate situation where my Valentine's Day shoot was canceled, I wound up making an even better come back with my friends Cameron and Shelby. Cameron and I had recently reconnected and I mentioned the situation while asking if he and his fiancé might be down for a similar shoot. Shelby had never modeled, but was down to try to help me and oh my word, let's be real she was probably better at modeling than Cameron (who was a professional model when he and I first met). We shot at their home in San Clemente then went down to Ole Hanson and shot by the beach. So so so thankful for friends like these who not only exceeded my expectations. but also were just so real and truly let me into their lives.

Kim + Rod: Corona Del Mar Engagement Session

A PIRATE'S COVE ENGAGEMENT

It was one of the busiest weekends out there - Labor Day weekend. Our great thought - shoot at the beach on Labor Day! It was madness, but we did our best to avoid the crowds. These two were troopers and the photos wound up gorgeous. They didn't even have the ring yet, but they were engaged and wanted to get their photos done before the big day on October 8th! Enjoy!