Are Maternity Photos Worth It?
Recently, a good friend of mine told me how much she regrets not doing an outdoor maternity session. They had some photos taken in their home, and while those are special and cute, she wishes she had gorgeous outdoor photos to hang on their walls. She missed out on...
UOP Stockton Maternity Session
This beautiful family invited me to capture their maternity session. After two girls, they were thrilled to find out a little boy would be joining the family. When should you do a maternity session? I like to schedule the photoshoot for 34 weeks. This ensures your...
Mariposa Microwedding: My Last Wedding Blog
As I say goodbye to weddings, I'm thinking about the good times and the things I really loved to do. I loved photographing the bride while she was getting ready. So much anticipation and excitement made for special moments, especially between the bride and her mother,...
Sexy Boudoir Session: Morgana
Boudoir in 2022 is all about breaking free of rules and standards. Every woman has a place and an opportunity to unleash their personal beauty and sexual being. More photographers are trying new things like creative outdoor sessions, props, unique locations, and...
Merced Family Portraits: Hidalgo
This wonderful family has been clients for many years. Annual family portraits are extremely important to them because family is their top priority. Children grow up so fast and life can be so hectic that it's easy to forget to document life when they're young. We did...
Creative Boudoir Photography: Salina
Salina was so excited when her amazing boyfriend gave her a gift certificate for a boudoir session. She had been wanting to do boudoir photos for quite a while and didn't make the time. They have a new baby and all of her time and energy was focused on their growing...
I Quit!
Last year I made the tough decision to retire from the wedding industry. What does this mean? A job I used to love turned into a job I hated. This global pandemic hit my business like a tornado, and everything changed. I was miserable. I’ve lost over $60k in revenue...
Mature Boudoir: Dorothy
Dorothy is one of the most beautiful women I've ever met. Not only is she gorgeous, but she's kind and has a beautiful heart. It was such a joy to work with her because I was helping her find happiness. She came to me as a widow, having lost her husband the year...
Boudoir Q&A: “I felt empowered & beautiful”
I have known Rachel for over thirty years. I was taken in by her family as a stray in the '90s and I never left. It was so exciting to see her find her perfect match and plan their wedding. She is the kindest and most generous person I know, and she deserves all this...