THE JOURNAL

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 […]