Grandpa's 90th: Montage Laguna Beach

A BEACHFRONT 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

OH MY WORD! Are they not the sweetest family? I was beyond stoked when Ryan texted me asking if I was available to photograph his grandpa's 90th birthday celebration at Montage. His family all came down and celebrated their awesome grandpa! He was the sweetest thing, as was his entire family. They made me feel so welcome, like I was part of the celebration rather than solely there to photograph the event. I'm so blessed to work with incredible people like this family!

Alyssa: Southern California Bride to Be

AN ITTY BITTY BRIDAL BRUNCH

Ah this bride to be who is no longer a bride to be, but a wife is absolutely gorgeous! I felt so honored when she asked me to photograph her bridal shower. The theme was itty bitty featuring a variety of cute little treats for brunch. Enjoy!

Alan + Nicole: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Wedding

A ROUNDTRIP TICKET TO LOVE

ALAN + NICOLE! Oh these two and the love they have for each other! You'll see!! Just wait for the tears from Alan! I first met them through Jerrick O'Connor when they were searching for a wedding photographer. Well I guess it worked out because look who was their wedding photographer! ;) 

It was a beautiful wedding at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont. It was decently hot, but not nearly as hot as it had been earlier that week. Thankfully there was plenty of shade and water for everyone. The ceremony was followed by a reception in Nicole's parents' backyard, but not before Alan, Nicole and I made our way around the garden and took A TON of awesome photos!!

Also major shout out to my second shooter Carsten Tice for capturing the guys getting ready and helping me cover the ceremony. Now enjoy this adorable couple and all their amazing photos!!

Channing + Jeff: Joshua Tree Maternity

A SUNRISE MATERNITY SESSION IN JOSHUA TREE

OH THESE TWO -- oh wait THREE! I loved meeting Channing and Jeff in Joshua Tree. It was pretty cold and we were all up extremely early, but they made the best of it! They even got into yoga poses and Channing had no problem climbing and crawling on rocks and boulders at 32 weeks pregnant. It was a blast!!

Krystal: Orange County Family Session

A MOM + DAUGHTER SESSION

Krystal is so awesome! She needed some head shots for her company. She wanted them to be natural, candid and outdoor. She wanted to look professional, but also like a mom, doing things a mom would do, like taking her daughter to the park. We made sure to snag some shots with her little one, too!