los angeles family photographer Archives

Apr

The Charm of 6 Month Family Photos in the Studio

There’s something truly magical about watching your family grow and change, especially during the first year of your child’s life. Every moment feels significant, every milestone worth celebrating. This is why taking family photos at pivotal stages, like the 6-month mark, has become a beloved tradition for many parents. Opting for a studio setting can elevate these moments into timeless memories, turning simple snapshots into artful keepsakes. In this post, we’ll talk all about 6-month family photos in the studio and offer some tips to make the most of your session.

Aug

What to Wear for your Family Photo Session this Fall

I love helping my clients with what to wear for their photo session! Clothing is that finishing touch for your photos. You choose the location, you show up with your smiling faces and what you wear pulls it all together!

Aug

At Play in the Studio

My studio in Long Beach is the perfect place for light airy and modern portraits. That’s not to say it’s a place where kids behave perfectly and sit posed for hours. Never!

Jul

Bringing the whole family (including dogs!)

This is just part of a shoot I did last fall at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach. The extended family all brought their dogs! We had grandparents, adult children and 3 adorable pups. I love it when people bring the WHOLE family!

Apr

How to shoot at golden hour

The last hour of the day is commonly referred to as golden hour. It can be used to create a beautiful glowy photo. Or if used incorrectly, the image can be filled with lots of white blown-out highlights. So, how do you do a photo shoot at golden hour?

Apr

The Secret to Successful Mini-Session Photography

Is 20 minutes really enough time for a mini-session?

If you ask any of my clients that have had a mini-session with me, the answer will be a re-sounding YES.

Apr

5 Tips for Shooting in Full Sun at the Beach

Golden hour is not the only hour for photography! I schedule sessions at all times of day and each hour has it’s own positives and negatives.

Shooting in full sun can definitely be challenging, but there are a few little tips you can keep in mind to make your photos so much better!

Mar

Mother’s Day Mini-Sessions

Mamas…the ones who make the world go round…this is for you.

I’ll be opening my Long Beach studio on May 2 for a special discounted event. Come with your baby or come with your big kids.

Feb

What to Wear for Family Photos at the Beach

You’ve booked a session with your local photographer and you’ve narrowed it down to the beach. But, now what to wear for family photos at the beach?!?

Aug

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Last week I was out near Manhattan Beach with a family from Chicago. The little girl was telling me all about how last year she was able to jump in the fall leaves for her photos. So, with the promise of dipping her toes in the ocean at the end of her session, we started out.

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