For families, a photo session is more than just snapping pictures—it’s about capturing the essence of relationships and individual personalities. When it comes to photographing a family of four, there’s actually a lot of variety you can add to the poses. In this blog post, I’ll share some creative pose ideas for a family of four that will help your photos look natural and lively.
In the age of social media, where the pressure to present a picture-perfect life is omnipresent, capturing the season of teenage life can be a challenging. Authenticity in photography goes beyond the mere act of taking a photo; it involves genuine emotions, candid moments, and everything in between. Today, we’ll talk about how to take authentic photos with teenagers, ensuring that these fleeting moments are preserved in their truest form.Read More
When the weather gets nice, it’s the perfect time to head down to the Newport Beach or any beach down the coastline of Orange County. Bring along a family photographer, because it doesn’t get any better than this!Read More
It was a cloudy day in Irvine/Newport Beach area and the clouds created the perfect soft-box lighting for this light and airy family photo session. But we weren’t just taking family photos! It was this little guy’s first birthday, so we were also going to be highlighting one year and celebrating with a mini birthday cake.
What would you tell the high-school version of yourself?
I would tell myself that the things you care about right now will all fall away. In fact you won’t even remember them!
Right now I’m in a slow season for work. So, it’s the perfect time for me to talk about self care during the BUSY seasons!
My busy season is September through December. It’s when everyone needs family photos to send out a card for the holidays. I work every weekend with back to back mini-sessions. There’s lots of travel involved as I go from LA to Orange County and back.
Even if you’re not a professional photographer, you should be going through your iphone photos so you don’t end up being overwhelmed with so many similar photos. And no one wants unflattering photos or photos with your eyes closed!
There are a few things I wish I knew when I was starting out as a photographer. This year marks 14 years getting paid to take photos. I’ve made many mistakes and learned along the way. The number one thing I wish I knew from day one was…
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Let’s talk about how to prepare for a family photo session! As you know planning is everything when you want a good result. So, I have a few tips to share with you.
Rust, all shades of brown and burgundy are all having a moment right now!
I’ve always loved earth tones and they look so great with dark denim. And the whole combo looks stunning in dark, textured foliage.