Filed in : Personal

Sharing some of our favorite photos from our maternity session with the talented Valentina Glidden. Getting the chance to take these meant so much to us as a family. When I was pregnant with Gatlin, I was hospitalized at 23 weeks unexpectedly, so we did what we could and took some portraits of us and […]

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Haren baby #2 | Maternity Session

May 12, 2022

Filed in : Weddings

Tucked away in the hills of Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch was the perfect backdrop for this elopement inspiration. Lily Roden Floral Studio created a beautiful bouquet full of movement and texture, with a unique color palette of blush, mauve, hints of ivory, and trailing whimsical greens. The bouquet featured Quicksand and Wabara Loli roses, and lisianthus […]

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San Ysidro Ranch Elopement Inspiration

May 11, 2022

Filed in : Portraits

Sweet baby James —welcome to the world!

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Baby James | Newborn Session

March 15, 2022

Filed in : Portraits

Sarah & Jimmy’s maternity session was so special to photograph. I had the honor of photographing their wedding a few years back in Sacramento, CA —so getting to capture this next milestone in their lives was such a joy!

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Sarah & Jimmy | Lake Forest Maternity Session

March 7, 2022

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Tucked away in the rolling hills of Vista, California is the gorgeous Cal-a-Vie Health Spa. Since 1986, the historic French Provençal spa has been overflowing with intricate detailing, beautiful textures, and stunning light. We used Cal-a-Vie as our inspiration for the shoot, handpicking each additional element to showcase the already stunning scenery.  Plain Jane Posy created an […]

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Cal-a-Vie Wedding Inspiration

November 19, 2021

Filed in : Weddings

I had the pleasure of photographing Kristen & Steven’s wedding back in 2015, so to be able to celebrate their love with an anniversary session six years later was such a special treat.  The two lovebirds both got dressed up in their wedding attire which was very special to them, including Kristen’s Claire Pettibone wedding gown.  We […]

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Kristen & Steven | Mountaintop anniversary session

October 19, 2021

Filed in : Engagements

These two were such a joy to photograph. They compliment each other so well, and we had the best time during their engagement session in Rancho Santa Fe.  The talented Jane of Blue Pansy Floral created this beautiful bouquet for Olivia, which was such a beautiful addition. Olivia & Geoffrey are actually getting married in […]

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Olivia & Geoffrey | Rancho Santa Fe Engagement

October 14, 2021

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Heather and I used to work together performing at Disneyland and I have loved following her journey to become a mama.  She definitely didn’t have an easy pregnancy, but her strength and resilience did not go unnoticed.  Heather and her husband, Alec welcomed to their family a sweet baby boy and a precious little girl….twins!  […]

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Fernandes Family | Twin Newborn Session

October 13, 2021

Filed in : Personal

If you know me, you know I love lavender.  A few months ago, the talented Erica Streelman took our family photos in a lavender field, and let’s just say I was in heaven!  It smelled so good and I loved the time there I got to spend with my little family and dear friend.  Thank you Erica […]

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Our little family | Lavender field

August 30, 2021