I have to admit that I walked into this session with mixed emotions. I always get a little nervous/ excited before a shoot, but taking family photos for another photographer can turn the nervous setting up a few notches. On the other hand, Arlene is a good friend and her family is as easy going...
Category Archives: beach
Learning from the Master – Shooting Kids Workshop with Jay Reilly
Last Friday I got to live Jason’s dream and attend a Jay Reilly workshop. Jason was insanely jealous, as he should be. I spent the day getting lighting, camera and business tips from Jay Reilly and hanging out with a group of great photographers. We used Artist Alley in Oceanside for our first photoshoot with...
San Diego Family Photographer – Torrey Pines State Beach
Last week we stopped over at Torrey Pines State Beach in La Jolla for a family photo session with this wonderful family. We’ve talked about it before, but one of the things we enjoy about this job is getting to meet new people. It’s always such a pleasure watch and record a family as they...
Pride Martial Arts 1st Annual Beach Party
The First Annual Pride Martial Arts Beach party was a blast. All of the families had a great time. Feel free to contact me if you were there and want copies of the photos. -Julia
San Diego Beach Fun
I’m so excited to show these photos. Julie is another good friend from school. She and Jared have two awesome kids. They are a family who clearly love to hang out with each other and just be casual. We played in the sand at near Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach. This place is easily becoming...
READ THIS. – Celebrate Summer with me
So this is the first weekend of summer. I want to celebrate by taking some photos. Julia and the kids are in Colorado for the weekend, so I need your help. I’ll make 2 spaces open this weekend for photo shoots. $185.00 (includes the session fee AND the disc of digitally edited photos)—- Julia’s probably...
Beach time
A few weeks ago we got a visit from some good friends from Arizona. We were able to sneak out to Ocean Beach with them for a few hours. Here’s a shot of their beautiful family. Thanks again for a fun time Shelly and Todd!
Maia and Dawn Gathering up Sunshine
It was a blessing to spend time with Dawn and Maia over the New Year holiday. They soaked up the SoCal sunshine before heading back to the stormy Northwest. spend
the happy hour
She loves Starbucks, running, being “fashionably late”, and has a kindness and empathy for others that is unmatched. He’s a “niners’ fan, can cook a mean Sunday morning pancake, and mixes THE most wonderful margarita on the planet. Together they share a love affair with their two light-saber-dueling-run-where-ever-we go boys. After a few reschedules, we...


