Tag: family
A birthday, a beach, and the minute they stopped posing
We made the smiling picture first. Everyone needs that one. Then the birthday actually started. Feet in the sand, the kids moving, nobody performing. The reunion is not the posed frame. It is the minute they forgot the camera was there. That is the one worth keeping.
Family Photos in the Forest-Bubbles, Backflips, and Family Antics: Nature’s Playground Awaits!
LAKE FOREST, CA… Fun on location family photos in the great outdoors! Bubbles, snuggles, upside down, family fun day, letting your hair down and encouraging your kids to be kids- showcasing that they are natural born actors! They will learn to fake smile- let’s get their true reactions and who they are right now in their lives.
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Huntington Beach Pier Family Photographer | Golden Hour FUN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA… Golden hour at Huntington Beach means relaxed family photos—skipping in the surf, letting your hair down, and laughing all the way. I aim to capture real, playful moments that feel natural (and yes, of course sandy). Memories you’ll actually want to hang on your wall. It’s the EXPERIENCE. and Yes you will still have sand on your car years later, hourglass!
Birthday Magic in the Studio – Charlotte Turns 5!
ORANGE COUNTY, CA… We had a blast celebrating Charlotte’s 5th birthday in the photo studio! With twirls, wardrobe changes, a giant number 5 balloon, and five balloons tied to her hair, she lit up the space with her big personality and joyful energy. Every moment was full of color, fun, and the many adorable faces of Charlotte. A milestone to remember.
All Dressed Up… to the Photo Studio We Go!
ORANGE COUNTY, CA… We just wrapped up a photo shoot that could’ve graced the cover of Vanity Fair! Picture this: the entire family, decked out in tulle and sharp suits, flashing smiles that could light up a room. The black-and-white magic of the studio made capturing the joy of this one-year-old’s milestone with a touch of elegance. From the playful giggles to those poised, dramatic shots, this photoshoot was the family event. An heirloom to cherish for generations.
Spooky Season Family Portraits
ORANGE COUNTY, CA… Smoke machine, Goldendoodle Ghost and Scary Skeletons for this spooky season family photoshoot.
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Tea for Two | Kids photoshoot on location
IRVINE, CA… Tea cups, picnic blankets, and endless giggles, Tea time for these two sisters celebrating the 1 year birthday! I got to sip some tea, and it was delicious! I love Genmaicha! Thank you mama Alice for this vision, set design and prop mastery! Honor and pleasure to photograph this shoot, in homage to the Alice in wonderland theme engagement session we shot of Mom and Dad 10 years ago! See more from the Alice in wonderland engagement photo […]
Father Daughter Frames portraits on FILM
CHOWCHILLA, CA…. Shooting father-daughter portraits on film with a Hasselblad camera. No frills, just authenticity. With my trusty 1960s Hasselblad, we embarked on a mission to capture genuine moments between a father and his daughter. explored locations, no forced smiles – just raw, real interactions.
Categories: families, film, hasselblad • Tags: families, family, film, Hasselblad
Timeless Back and White Family Photography Photostudio
Step into the studio and witness the magic unfold as we document of a family of three through classic black and white photography. Every frame tells a story of love, connection, and cherished moments frozen in time, evoking emotions, celebrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of monochrome imagery to capture the heart and soul of a family’s bond.
