You have booked your family session, decided on the location, started to think about your outfits, but what about the actual photo session? You’ve never done a family photoshoot, so you don’t know what to expect. That is just perfect, because I am here to clear that up for you! My family sessions are all about having fun together. If I had to choose between perfection and having
One thing I know for sure? You will never be pregnant with this exact baby again. That’s what makes maternity photos so meaningful. This season feels long while you’re living it—the appointments, the heartburn, the swollen feet—but somehow it passes in the blink of an eye. Before you know it, your baby is in your arms and this chapter becomes part of your story. If you’re trying to
One of the questions I get asked most often as a Los Angeles family photographer is: “What should we wear for our family photos?” And while most parents spend a lot of time choosing outfits, there’s one small detail that often gets overlooked: the shoes. This beautiful Malibu family photo session is a perfect example of how thoughtful styling can completely elevate your photos. Between the warm sunset
It wasn’t that long ago that I decided to officially start doing family sessions. I used to dread doing family sessions, but as I changed the way I work with families, I have completely shifted and now come to absolutely love them. And as with any area of photography, there are sessions that are great and there are sessions that are phenomenal. This family session is one that
As I’ve been thinking about how quick time passes us by and how easy it is to forget to stop and look at where you are right now, I came up with an idea. I should sum every month up with my favorite 3 photos from that month. It would be a nice way to stop for a minute to appreciate what has been created. And I’m imagining
As a toddler mom, I know how family friendly activities can make your day. Toddlers are so full of life and energy, and loves to come on adventures. But sometimes it’s hard to come up with ideas of what to do, to keep your toddlers entertained, but also keep your sanity in place. In this post I’ve gathered 5 of my favorite activities for families with toddlers. 1.
Once your Maternity session is booked, you most likely have a few weeks until the session is taking place. You got the location set and your outfit is picked out. What else needs to be done? As a Maternity Photographer, I’ve gathered a few things for you to think of, in order to prepare and help you get the most out of your upcoming Maternity session. 1. Check
Am I right if I were to guess that you want beautiful photos of you and your family, but you worry about if your kids will be happy and good during the session, if you really should be spending money on a photographer when your iPhone’s got portrait mode, and what would you even wear? I know that most of us want beautiful family photos to hang on
Let’s start with a little bit of a back story. I have been terrified of hospitals and doctors for as long as I can remember. So my pregnancy journey began with a lot of work in order to feel safe and comfortable going into birth. I started to prepare my mind before even getting pregnant, by listening and reading and watching every birth story I could get my
Booking a maternity photographer can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never hired a professional photographer before. With so many photography styles, locations, and pricing structures available, it can be difficult to know what questions to ask or how to determine which photographer is the right fit for you. As a Los Angeles maternity photographer, I’ve found that the most successful sessions happen when families choose a photographer whose