Carly & David’s Wedding Fri. September 9, 2011  |  i do Carly and David are the kind of couple that inspire you to love.  They met, dated, got engaged, and got married.  Simple.  None of the drama, the years of drawn out back and forths, the swings that sometimes accompany couples on their journey to the altar (not that I'm judging--quite... See the Full Post > 54 Appreciated Comments

Locke at One Month Thu. September 1, 2011  |  my life If you are reading this blog, THANK YOU.  I know it's been a little slow around here lately, and you've been very patient.  If you're out there, reading this, I'd love to know in the comments.  It might be the only adult interaction I get today.Locke is officially one month old today!... See the Full Post > 187 Appreciated Comments

The One Where I Had The Baby Tue. August 9, 2011  |  my life Well, if ever there was a good reason for a blog drought, it's probably having a baby!  This is going to be a long one...So, after having my maternity photo shoot, I continued to shoot weddings up until about three weeks before my end of July due date.  I also shot quite a few engagement,... See the Full Post > 187 Appreciated Comments

My Maternity Photos! Mon. June 13, 2011  |  my life "Are you going to do maternity photos?" was the question I'd been asked at least 20 times or more since getting pregnant.  To tell you the truth, I really wasn't sure I wanted to.  I mean, as much as a positive experience being pregnant has been for me, I wasn't sure I needed photos of me... See the Full Post > 116 Appreciated Comments

Megumi & Max: Portraits Thu. June 9, 2011  |  i do Last month, I got an email from Megumi (Meg) while I was in England.  She mentioned that she and her husband would be in town for a few days and wanted to do some casual portraits!  I'm excited any time I get an email like this, but I was doubly excited when I found out something else... See the Full Post > 50 Appreciated Comments

My Life Lately Mon. May 23, 2011  |  my life Before I got pregnant, I told Jeff I wanted to get another puppy.  Acey has just brought so much fun and joy to our lives, wouldn't another puppy just double that?  It seems that in the past year, I've forgotten why exactly getting a puppy isn't necessarily the best idea for 1.... See the Full Post > 44 Appreciated Comments

Rachel & Nick in Edinburgh Scotland! Wed. April 27, 2011  |  will you I'm so excited to finally share this absolutely adorable engagement session I shot in Edinburgh, Scotland a few weeks ago!While I was teaching at Aspire in England, I met Rachel.  Rachel is the full time shoot stylist and support for Aspire, and to say she is good at her job is a massive... See the Full Post > 92 Appreciated Comments

Hung & Jen: Engaged! Tue. April 26, 2011  |  will you Yesterday I went up to Newport Beach to photograph a gorgeous engagement session for Hung & Jen!  Earlier in the week I was a little concerned that we would be shooting in overcast weather--now there is nothing wrong with an overcast day, unless you've got bright, sunny, bike riding... See the Full Post > 31 Appreciated Comments

England Day 2: The Royal Wedding (With A Twist!) Mon. April 25, 2011  |  i do The Royal Wedding.If I was a betting girl (and if you could bet on such things), I would wager the crown jewels that the Royal Wedding will be as watched as the Superbowl, or better!  I mean, when  you take a gorgeous couple, a royal court, the funds of an entire country, and the rampant,... See the Full Post > 39 Appreciated Comments

England Day 1: Alice in Wonderland Meets Snow White Meets Midsummer Nights Dream Mon. April 18, 2011  |  i do Sometimes you just know things are going to be good.When Aspire Photographer Training in the UK first contacted me about taking my JC/OC workshop abroad, my first reaction was to be nervous.  How would I get a location, styled shoot, models, etc. etc. etc?  One of the reasons I've not... See the Full Post > 40 Appreciated Comments