Ryan asked me if I would photograph his surprise engagement to his girlfriend Alyssa. He had planned a beautiful evening with dinner at Jake’s and then a stroll along Del Mar Beach where his family had created a beautiful heart in the sand. Ryan’s family was hiding behind the seawall in anticipation of seeing them...
Beautiful B.J.’s Fine Art Portrait Session B.J. is a friend who is always willing to have some fun. I had been scouting out a location for over a year and finally hit on the perfect place to photograph this beautiful, free-spirited, fun woman. She brought along the perfect gown and was willing to hike a...
The Novikoff Family was visiting San Diego for a vacation over Memorial Day weekend. They hired me to create a new family portrait for them. Multi-generational portraits are so meaningful for families. Novikoff Family Portrait This family includes grandparents with their grown children and their children. What a great gift for everyone in the family to have...
Haidao Family Portraits Clients often ask me if I will travel to locations that are meaningful to them. The answer is YES! I love when clients request places that hold special meaning to them. This just makes their portraits that much more precious! When the Haidao family called and asked if I’d come to a lake...
Casual family portraiture is one of my favorite sessions. It is great for families to be able to relax during their session and just be themselves while still having gorgeous portraits created. I love incorporating fun activities to make if fun for the kids as well as the parents. Casual, Relaxed Portraits I especially love...
Sayre Holiday Portraits How adorable is this family! I was honored to be selected to photograph little Tommy’s newborn portraits and now again to create the Sayre Family’s Holiday Family Portraits! When the mom called me to schedule, she warned me that they would be including their little French Bulldog, Lulu in their portraits. When...
Hiden Family fun in Old Poway Park The Hiden Family is one of my funnest clients! When they book a session or event, I know I’m going to have a lot of fun! Their family portrait session in Old Poway Park. Little David LOVES to be photographed which is always fun for me. He is...
Ung Family Photo Session in Old Poway Park I have photographed the Ung family since their daughter was born and it was recently time to update their family portrait. I just love this little family. They are so fun to work with. Niles is a crack-up with so much energy and Sofia is just the...
Portraits with Personality Rickey contacted me inquiring about updating his headshots and portraits, but wanted something that would show off a bit of his personality. Fun! I love when clients want to add their own twist to their portraits. We did Rickey’s shoot in-studio and outdoors to give him variety. We had fun adding his...
Schmit Family Portraits Meet Anderson Schmit and his parents. Anderson was the winner of our First Ever Cutest Baby Contest! By getting the most votes on our Facebook page during the contest, he won a complimentary family portrait session in Old Poway Park. Anderson is SO cute and SO sweet and quite the flirt! We had so...
Cancer has woven its threads through my life, touching the lives of those dearest to me. Witnessing their journey – marked by courage, grace, and unwavering strength – stirred something deep within my soul. It ignited a desire to honor their resilience, to celebrate their beauty amidst adversity.
When I shared my vision with my makeup artist, her immediate embrace of the idea mirrored my own passion. We longed to create an experience that would envelop these remarkable individuals in warmth and care, immortalizing their spirit in timeless portraits. Yet, we stood at the threshold, unsure of how to take the first step.
As fate would have it, serendipity intervened. Through a chance encounter, I crossed paths with Xavier G and Kristin C from the San Diego American Cancer Society. Their enthusiasm for our project was immediate, their eagerness to join forces infectious. And thus, the Survivorship Series Portrait Project was born – a testament to collaboration, compassion, and the power of shared purpose.
Today, with hearts brimming with gratitude and excitement, we unveil this labor of love. To the women and men of San Diego who bear the weight of a breast cancer diagnosis, we extend an invitation. An invitation to be seen, to be celebrated, to be cherished. Know an extraordinary soul deserving of this gift? Nominate them for a complimentary portrait session, complete with professional makeup artistry, a bespoke photoshoot, and two meticulously retouched digital images.
Together, let us weave a tapestry of hope, resilience, and boundless beauty – one portrait at a time.
