Three best friends, matching dresses & a birthday worth celebrating. This playful Laguna Beach photoshoot was full of laughs, sandy toes, and the cutest bestie energy.

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…I hadn’t used my red backdrop in way too long, and I was itching to play with some new portrait ideas. So I styled four distinct looks, each with a different vibe, and shot everything right here in Orange County. From outfit planning to the final edits, this session was all about expression, experimentation, and fun.

The photos turned out vibrant, candid, and full of personality- just like the kids themselves. I also snapped a Polaroid of each child to take home the same day, because I love offering a little instant keepsake.

After we captured those more formal family shots, the real fun began. The kids changed into swimsuits, grabbed their surfboards, and hit the waves! I swapped out my lens for a long one so I could hang back and capture them candidly in their element-laughing, surfing, and just being totally carefree. It was pure magic.

San Clemente is one of my favorite backdrops for family sessions. This session was full of playful snuggles, shoulder rides, and sandy toes- true Orange County lifestyle photographer energy. No stiff poses here- just movement, joy, and natural connection.

I had the pleasure of photographing their space and team for a cover feature in Your Villa Magazine. This wasn’t just a headshot session- it was a full-on lifestyle marketing shoot designed to showcase the welcoming, elevated vibe they’ve created for their clients.

Linda is actually a longtime client of mine through her hair salon, Luxe 22, but this shoot was extra special. We worked together beforehand to curate a soft, carefree vibe-and once we arrived at the beautiful outdoor location, everything came to life. The golden hour light, the expansive lavender fields, and the joy between them created the perfect setting for natural, candid moments.

There’s just something about a digicam that brings travel memories to life in the most nostalgic, effortless way. I recently joined my friend and influencer Chloe Montoya on a girls trip to Portugal, and I brought along my favorite digital camera to capture the magic. Chloe hosted a dreamy European getaway with a group of amazing women-and I had the best time tagging along to help document it all.

Being able to document the full story-from proposal to intimate celebration-felt incredibly special.

This shoot was one of those perfectly spontaneous creative moments that reminds me why I love being a Southern California lifestyle portrait photographer. We soaked up golden hour, leaned into the soft spring energy, and just had fun creating. From twirling gowns in tall grass to quiet moments lying under the sun, the whole shoot was a reminder of the joy that comes with collaborative play.

This shoot was all about embracing the simplicity of summer-think tropical air, salty skin, and pieces that feel just as good as they look.

For this round, we headed to a local kids park (because why not keep it playful?) & brought along her Pax pen to highlight her cannabis girlie aesthetic. She’s a cannabis style influencer, so naturally, we leaned into the fun with lifestyle portraits that felt relaxed, real, and uniquely her.