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Nikki & Chad’s wedding was one I will never forget. Our paths first crossed last year when I photographed one of her best friend’s weddings. Though, I had no idea I would later have the pleasure of photographing her wedding as well! Nikki & Chad have two sons who are so adorable and handsome. It […]

Ever since the daylight savings time change, the sunsets in San Diego have been completely breath-taking. However, the first few nights after the time change, I didn’t have any beach photo shoots scheduled. And although I absolutely love when my shoots are held in a woods location, typically you can’t really see the true beauty […]

This family session at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park has definitely become a favorite of mine! All the lush greenery, beautiful scenery, bridges and little waterfalls make for the perfect backdrop for a photo shoot. I met Karren and Yoshi in Balboa Park for their session and was surprised to find out that […]

“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” – Mother Teresa That was the signature at the bottom of her email when Melissa first reached out to me about possibly setting up […]

We arrived at Balboa Park and I was so excited to see this lovely little family again! The first time I ever met Roxanne and Nate, I was doing Roxanne’s maternity photos! The following year, I did their family photos and got to meet their adorable baby girl, Natalie! Oh, and their cutie pie dog, […]

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