With One on the Way! | San Diego, CA Family Portrait Photographer

I love having a huge family and the networking that comes with it. Adriane knows a couple of my cousins and she contacted me a some months back about family portraits. It was the first session on my calendar that didn't include immediate family members! I met Adriane, her husband, their son, and pup at a local historic park this past Sunday. I had a great time getting to know them and hopefully they didn't think I was too much of a nerd. This cute family of three will soon be a family of four! Adriane is expecting a baby girl in September. I can't wait to photograph her "non-baby shower" party next month, and eventually newborn portraits. I hope you like this sneak peek!

Texas with the Bestest | Southern California Photographer

Texas holds a special place in my heart.  Not because it's home to my celebrity crush (George W. Bush. Yes, I'm serious)-- but because it's where my best friend lives.  If I were to move anywhere in the country, Texas would be it.  I absolutely love the scenery in Austin, tubing on the Guadalupe River, and chowing down to some amazing BBQ at the Salt Lick in Driftwood.  Mostly, I adore my best friend.  Fortunately she's in good hands with her husband, an all-around good guy.

I spent Memorial Day weekend in Austin sans my other half and my baby boy.  I'll admit it was hard leaving them behind, but I needed a vacation like nothing else in this world.  The trip was bitter sweet.  Awesome because I got to spend time with my oldest and dearest friend, and miserable because I had to say goodbye to her after five days.  Of course she obliged to a photo session while I was there.  Here she is with her handsome hubby.  (Hopefully I'll be posting her boudoir shots soon!)