A baby with bright blue eyes in her mother's arms, Atwater Village, CA
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A Family Grows in Atwater Village – Documentary Family Photos

Mary met me at the door with her baby in her arms. The little girl’s bright, inquisitive eyes were the first thing I noticed. I always go into a session with certain ideas of what is important to me to capture, but then also love discovering unique aspects of a family to record as well. …

The school director puts a lei around a graduating student's neck, Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA

A Graduation Moment – Why I Love this Picture

I love this photograph for it’s juxtapositions and the story they tell. The school director’s hands hovering over the young students shoulders, the rubber band bracelet, clearly made by a child, next to her watch and other real jewelry, the private moment happening between the two of them despite all of us parents sitting in…

Pregnant wife hugging husband in the kitchen, Echo Park, Los Angeles, CA
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In Home Maternity Photo Session – Echo Park, Los Angeles

I have written so much about this shoot for other blogs, that I’m going to keep it really simple here at my own. Let me just say – I loved this shoot. I loved the warmth and activity and laughter, and I love Sarah and Jean Michel.  I am truly honored that two publications that…

Mom and toddler son hugging

A Day in the Life Photography Session in Highland Park, Los Angeles

Why is starting always so difficult? I’ve had too many ideas for my first blog post – that I’d introduce myself a bit more fully, talk more about how my time in front of the camera has influenced my style and methods behind the camera, or maybe just a post full of gorgeous photographs of…