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Who says courthouse weddings can’t be full of meaning, emotion, and unforgettable style? This Laguna Hills Civic Center wedding is living proof that even the simplest setting can feel like magic when you bring intention and heart into every detail. From a first look full of butterflies to a custom suit jacket lined with years […]

Elopements

Intentional Details That Made This Laguna Hills Civic Center Wedding Unforgettable

Intentional Details That Made This Laguna Hills Civic Center Wedding Unforgettable

You know that instinct to reschedule a photo session the moment clouds roll in? This cloudy beach maternity shoot is here to tell you: don’t do it! Trust me, magic still lives in the moody. On this overcast day in Corona Del Mar, I got to capture the most heart-filled, cozy, beautifully connected moments between […]

Maternity

This Cloudy Beach Maternity Shoot Proves Gloomy Days Are The Best Decision

cute family session at the beach

If there’s ever a moment to go all out with intention, romance, and a bit of mystery, it’s your proposal! And when I say that a private proposal with gorgeous florals is the ultimate way to make it feel like a movie scene? I mean it!! This beachside moment was quiet, intimate, and absolutely overflowing […]

Engagements

A Private Proposal with Florals? Here’s Why That’s the Real Main Character Energy

A Private Proposal with Florals? Here’s Why That’s the Real Main Character Energy

If you’re dreaming of a romantic, editorial maternity shoot by the ocean, a Laguna Beach maternity session at sunrise might just be the golden ticket! This sweet couple drove down from Fresno, booked a hotel, and made a full weekend out of it, and honestly, the vibe? Immaculate. The soft morning light, the empty beach, […]

Maternity

Planning the Ultimate Laguna Beach Maternity Session (And Why Sunrise Wins Every Time)

Planning the Ultimate Laguna Beach Maternity Session (And Why Sunrise Wins Every Time)

When you think “Griffith Observatory engagement session,” you might picture classic glam with that iconic LA skyline view. But Alex & Erik gave it a refreshingly romantic spin cozy, playful, and deeply them. From the moment we met on the trail, they brought the kind of energy that makes you instantly feel like part of […]

Engagements

How to Make Your Griffith Observatory Engagement Session Feel Totally You

How to Make Your Griffith Observatory Engagement Session Feel Totally You

There’s something about a California evening that feels like it’s holding its breath golden light draped over the ocean, waves humming quietly in the background, and the kind of stillness that makes you want to press pause. That’s exactly what this Newport Beach engagement session with Ricky and Bri felt like. A little slice of […]

Engagements

Ricky & Bri’s Timeless Newport Beach Engagement Session

Ricky & Bri’s Timeless Newport Beach Engagement Session

This maternity session in LA with Kathee and Eduardo was a total heartstring-puller, not just because of the romantic Bridgerton vibes (although yes, that wallpaper? That dress? So good), but because this baby bump was hard-earned. These two went through the emotional journey of IVF to conceive their sweet baby blessing. And after all the […]

Maternity

Kathee & Eduardo’s Elegant Maternity Session in LA: A Celebration of Their IVF Journey

Kathee & Eduardo’s Elegant Maternity Session in LA: A Celebration of Their IVF Journey

Some love stories feel like they’re pulled straight from a movie, and Shahbaj and Asstha’s Leo Carrillo State Beach proposal was one of those moments that had me fully head over heels behind the camera (and also holding flowers like the secret sidekick in a rom-com). These two sweethearts flew in all the way from […]

Engagements

Shahbaj and Asstha’s Romantic Leo Carrillo State Beach Proposal

Shahbaj and Asstha’s Romantic Leo Carrillo State Beach Proposal

Maternity photos are always special, but when they truly reflect who you are, they become even more meaningful! Joanna wanted her maternity photos to be a celebration of her personality, her favorite place, and let’s be honest the best part of Disneyland… the food! From indulging in classic Disney treats to capturing playful moments around […]

Maternity

Why Disneyland Maternity Photos Are the Perfect Way to Celebrate Your Baby Bump!

Why Disneyland Maternity Photos Are the Perfect Way to Celebrate Your Baby Bump!

Your engagement party is a once-in-a-lifetime event that deserves to be celebrated and remembered! It’s an amazing opportunity to gather with your closest friends and family, share your joy, and create unforgettable memories as you prepare for this new amazing chapter in your life. In this post you will find 3 reasons why you should […]

Engagements

Why You Should Have Your Dream Engagement Party Photographed!

couple posing for the camera during their photoshoot

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