THE JOURNAL

As families grow, immediate family photo sessions often take priority — preserving those sacred moments between parents and their children. But when you flip through old scrapbooks, you’re reminded of the other special people who shape our stories too. With everyone’s busy schedules, extended family sessions can feel rare, which makes documenting a whole family […]

Two toddlers at a family session means double the energy — and double the fun. When we embrace the messy and imperfect, the magic always follows. Some of my favorite sessions are the ones where the littles aren’t focused on the camera at all, but fully immersed in play. The Yuans’ Felicita County Park Family […]

Life moves fast with a toddler — they’re quick, full of energy, and not always the easiest to reason with. But that’s exactly why I love documenting this stage of life. Their curious expressions, boundless excitement, and genuine joy make for the best candids and the most authentic moments. My approach is simple: start by […]

After welcoming their beautiful daughter, Delaney, a few years ago, Lexi and Andrew are now anticipating the arrival of their son, Luca. This little boy will soon complete their sweet family of four, and they couldn’t be more excited for this new chapter. To celebrate such a meaningful season, we headed out to Mission Trails […]