Kaehli-Henkel Mini Newborn Session — Santa Monica, CA — Tongva Park

This lovely family welcomed a new little boy into their midst early this year and what a sweet treat it was for me to capture their joy. His big brother is going to be such a great companion as they grow up together. What a pleasure, I love my job! 

Willis Holiday Mini Session — Culver City, CA — Fox Hills Park

I was happy to spend time with the Willis family for a mini holiday session after they celebrated Shion's birthday with a dinosaur party!  I love having the opportunity to see families grow and celebrate each other over time. It's magical watching kids get bigger and more confident in themselves with each session I have with them. Thank you for letting me join in your joy!

Cohen Holiday Mini Session — Culver City, CA

I had the best afternoon shooting a very relaxed holiday mini session with the Cohen family at their complex. We wondered around, laughed a lot, played, and enjoyed each others company. Watching Max grow up into the sweetest little dude has been amazing and such a wonderful journey to witness. He's got two super cool parents and it's very clear watching them when they all interact together just how much love is in this family. xoxo 

Hillick Holiday Mini Session — Playa Del Rey, CA

The Hillick Family joined me for one of my holiday mini sessions in Playa del Rey. We had quintessential SoCal weather for our time together— a warm, almost cloudless, sunny evening at the beach! The kids loved splashing around in the ocean, making art in the sand, playing on the rocks that line the Ballona Creek, and watching the boats cruise by us. It was lovely. 

Young Holiday Mini Session — Santa Monica, CA — Tongva Park

Alice and her two boys were a treat to work with. They joined me for a holiday mini session and we had a great time exploring all the nooks at Tongva Park in Santa Monica. Their smiles and playfulness made the session so enjoyable— there was a lot of giggles all around. Thank you for making my job so much fun!

McCaffrey Holiday Mini Session — Santa Monica, CA — Tongva Park

I am so lucky to be witnessing this family as they grow up together, their love and joy is abundant which always makes for a fun session. Thank you McCaffrey's for making my job so fulfilling and enjoyable! 

Navi Family Holiday Mini Session — Santa Monica, CA — Tongva Park

It was a pleasure meeting the Navi family for a holiday mini session. They had their parents in town visiting from different parts the world and had just celebrated this little cuties first birthday! She had the cutest smile and kept waving to me while I was taking their photographs. What a special time to all be together! Thanks for letting me join in your celebration.

Montesi-Cashion Maternity/Birth/Newborn Sessions — Santa Monica, CA

The Montesi-Cashion Family are dear friends and it brings so much joy to share in their milestones. It means the world to me that they trusted me with these special moments and it's awesome to watch them grow as a family together. This past year was a big one for them— they added a new member, baby Jules, to their family. I was lucky to capture their journey—before, during and after birth. Their maternity session was relaxed and cozy; we kept it simple by staying in and around their home. Their son, Sam, is great in front of the camera and I love seeing his personality shine through in the photographs. About a month later we were at the hospital together welcoming baby Jules into this world. Jennifer was strong and fierce durning her delivery. Being included in something so special will be a treasured memory I'll hold dear to me always. After the family got settled at home, they had their newborn session and we celebrated their journey into a family of four! Jennifer and Trotter are amazing parents and even though the first few months are tough, they adjusted with barely skipping a beat. Congratulations and I am so excited to see your family continue to grow over the years!

McCaffrey Family Reunion Session — Santa Monica, CA — Ishihara Park

Christa messaged me that her whole family was coming into town and they wanted family photographs— of course I said yes! I was very excited to meet everyone and spend time casually exploring Ishihara Park in Santa Monica. It's so rare to have all three generations of a family in one place, it makes a perfect opportunity to document their time together. No occasion is too small to photograph, and I love catching these moments for my clients. Seeing the siblings and grandkids interacting together was nice! All the kids were adventurous and had fun bouncing their energy off each other. Thank you for being so nice and welcoming me into your family for the day!

Mingus Family Mini Session — Playa Vista, CA — Ballona Creek Discovery Park

The Mingus Family is full of life, very energetic, and exudes happiness. With their three handsome boys, Tammie and Shane have their very own team of adventurers. So our session time at the Ballona Discovery Park was a huge hit and they had fun checking out all the fun structures and interactive areas. Despite the very hot summer heat, we had a great time together and I look forward to watching the brothers grow into the gentlemen they are destined to be.