Normally I have the parents do the sneak attack on the kids…but one of the boys had the great idea of the kids doing the sneak attack on the parents! These moments are exactly why I shifted away from the really quick minis! 🤍

Also- Dylan says my marketing skills are garbage because I don’t use TikTok so here I am! Testing if that’s true..

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These 2 took the cutest photos together! If you’re like me- and love the beach but already “did beach” for family photos… there are several ways to change it up so they are still the same theme but look different. That’s why I’ve added San Clemente Slot Canyon, Newport Harbor and Corona Del Mar Cliffs… another way is to do different themed outfits. I’m pretty big on moms wearing a dress or skirt but making it cozy for fall with a chunky sweater is also cute! Definitely book the sweater idea later on or for the AM!

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So nice meeting this family!! Good news! I have the sunset (last) spot available for this Sunday- these sunsets have been amazing lately!!!

If you’re wanting something that’s not the beach- I have one opening for Costa Mesa in the dry golden fields. Or you’re welcome to book an individual portrait session.

Extended Family Sessions should start planning their dates soon! Finding a date that works for lots of family members is the biggest hurdle!

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The Full List for Fall Half Sessions- the link to book is in my bio!

For extended families please email directly. The Christmas Tree Minis are the only true “mini” session this season. If those fill up- I will add an additional date.

I was debating swapping the Newport Beach locations for some of our rockier beaches, but with the recent heavy surf causing so much beach erosion, I think some of the sandier beaches is safest.

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Couldn’t decide between 1, 2, or 3! 😊 #2 with everyone dancing 🥰

Last weekend’s sessions are already delivered 💌, working on Sundays!! So far the half sessions are working out way better than minis- especially for turnarounds!!

I still have the last session available for Crystal Cove, and a few others!!

As always: Link to book is in my bio! For full and extended family sessions please email me!

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Sneak peeks from this past Sunday!! They’re seriously the cutest!! After back to back weekends of high tide I’m sooo happy we lucked out with low tide and some pretty clouds this session!! Reminds me why I love this spot so much!! 🥰

I have 2 dates available for Crystal Cove ( last slot is available😉)

Turnaround this year for Half Sessions is now 1-2 weeks!

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I love absolutely love how their outfits complement this background!! Such a beautiful family all the way from Utah! This summer I’ve had about 7-8 families visiting from Utah- which I find funny because usually we vacation to Utah every summer. It’s officially busy season, and the end of summer for me! Luckily most of my sessions are at the beach 🥰

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I’ve had Christmas Tree Minis snuck in for a couple months … but wanted to wait until we were back at school to start posting about it!! The November 22nd date still has the last slot (sunset) available which is my personal favorite… especially for Christmas Tree Minis!!! These are also the only mini sessions I’m offering this Fall! Everything else is half and full sessions!!

Christmas at the beach 🤍🌲
Orange County family photographer specializing in light, airy coastal portraits in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach & Laguna Beach.

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The best surprise for our last session of the Milestone Collection. Maternity+Newborn+ 6 month session, and this was our last of collection for her 1st Birthday!!

When Milestone Collection are booked, you pay for the 3 sessions in 2 payments, and that includes the 4th ( 1st Birthday) free.

I redid my website about 5 months ago and the entire pricing for this option disappeared. I’ll work on updating it soon!

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Finishing up this session- the same week everyone is sending their kids off to college… and it just has me thinking of this stage of life. It’s so emotional 😭 Now that I’ve started to offer more senior sessions I’ve met more families that have older kids…it’s humbled me because I’ve always felt like everyone stopped doing as many family photos once the kids got older. This summer I had such a great mix of families on vacation here!

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I have availability for this location September 13th and October 10th!! Fall Session are live and the link to book is in my bio!

I can’t believe the kids go back to school next week and we already starting fall photos this weekend!! The weather just got nice!!! Summer never end please!!!

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Happiest Beach Baby!!!

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