THE JOURNAL

One of my favorite things about family photography is documenting families exactly as they are in this season of life. The giggles, the curiosity, the endless energy, the quiet snuggles — all of the little moments that often pass by too quickly. The Schaecher family’s session at Batiquitos Lagoon in Carlsbad was the perfect example […]

Most of the family photography sessions I capture are with toddlers and young kiddos, and it makes sense! As children get older, activities fill the calendar, and fitting in time to capture everyone becomes more and more difficult. This past fall, the LaDues made it a priority to grab a snapshot of this time in […]

A full-circle moment. As Kevin and Jenny walked up with their stroller, I caught a glimpse of a tiny face peeking out. It had been a year since I photographed their maternity session at Scripps Pier, and now I was finally meeting their daughter, Ella. One of the most beautiful parts of this job is […]

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 […]

One of the most special parts of being in the photography industry is capturing legacy. No matter the life season, whether we’re reflecting or a future generation is connecting to their ancestors, photography allows us to encapsulate moments and those we love most. And this is exactly what we did for The Kinnels extended family […]