Engagement Session :: Annie and Brad

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to be *home* in beautiful Orange County and got to shoot some engagement pics for my wonderful friend Annie and her fiance Brad.  We took these photos in Dana Point Harbor on their boat and the surrounding dock.  Annie picked clothes that went perfectly with our location.  The groom-to-be loves to fish and it was his idea to put the ring on a hook!  I am loving the overall look of this shoot!   It was a fun evening.  Can't wait to attend their wedding next summer :-)  

The photo below is my favorite outtake.  So cute I had to share.  Isn't she gorgeous?

Family Photos :: Jones Family

 

I was lucky enough to spend a little time with the Jones family on a beautiful afternoon on Balboa Island.  I have know this family for years and have loved watching them grow.  We did their shoot last year at the same spot, but Balboa Island has so many different nooks and backdrops, that we have a fresh batch new photos.  I can't wait to see which photo they choose for their Christmas card.  

Extended Family Photos :: Ulmer Family

Meet the Ulmer Family!  We did this shoot on the second day of June and unfortunately June gloom was already in full effect.  This is a shoot I had been looking forward to for some time; the three siblings gave their parents a photo shoot gift certificate with me for Christmas!  The family was so much fun and helpful...they kept each other laughing! Genuine smiles are always so nice to see, as is a family that has fun together!  We did this shoot at the Montage Beach in Laguna.   

Hiramoto Family Photos

Meet the Hiramoto Family.  It rained all weekend, but it cleared up just long enough to get some beautiful photos on the beach.  Mom and Dad were full of clever pose ideas and the kids were happy to oblige.  Their cozy sweaters and scarves were the perfect outfits for a winter beach shoot!   

Price Family Photos

Meet the adorable Price Family!  They were vacationing in Newport Beach and wanted some family photos.  It started off a little rocky with 2 year old Ricky not too happy to take photos.  But as soon as he heard some music from the nearby Beachcomber Cafe, he was grooving and happy!  In the end, the photos turned out great.  They did some great job styling the shoot with bright colored clothes and fun sunglasses.