MOST ASKED QUESTIONS:

Where are you located?

I am based out of Oceanside, California but love all of San Diego and surrounding counties. I'm always up for an adventure so feel free to ask if you have a special vision in mind!  I love creative ideas and am also available for travel sessions! Studio sessions will take place in my Oceanside Studio.

Are you licensed and insured?

OF COURSE! This isn’t just a fun hobby with a fancy camera - I take my business seriously and take all the proper legal measures!

What if i'm not photogenic?

 Believe it or not, I hear that very line all too often before/during most sessions, and it never turns out to be true! None of my clients you see in my portfolio are models. Not a single one. They too rocked the mom bun the morning of their session, spent way too many hours (and countless trips back to Target!) trying to piece together the perfect outfits, and possibly dealt with a partner that may have been less than thrilled with the idea of photos. I guide all of my clients thru their sessions, and I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve to make you look fabulous! When you’re having a great time, you’ll look more beautiful than you thought was possible. I promise!

What should we wear to our session?

Don’t worry, I got that covered! Styling is part of my session planning so i’ll help every step of the way and offer over 350 amazing gowns to perfectly style the session of your dreams without having to worry about what to wear or if it will fit good. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to see the collection!

What if my kids don't cooperate?

I love getting to know my clients’ kids, even the ones who are shy/stubborn/you name it! I always approach the session as a new friend who’s just there to play and have a good time. I have all the patience in the world, and I find that being easy-going translates to happy kiddos. That being said, not every moment of the session is perfect, and that’s totally OK — in fact, it’s encouraged! In 10 years, I’m willing to bet that you’ll cherish the image of your toddler crying fake tears just as much as the one that we took 10 seconds later of him happily running toward the camera. My goal is to capture the personalities of the kids in front of my lens, including all of the beautiful quirks, details, and small moments that make up childhood. More often than not, kids are a million times more cooperative for a stranger than their own parents, so don't stress it! I have 2 little ones myself which has prepared me to work thru whatever may come! 

What can  I do to help our session go well?

The BEST thing you can do is to RELAX! I know it’s hard not to be stressed before your session, but little ones (and husbands too!) pick up on anxiety really easily. We’ll have the best chance at getting beautiful images if we let them happen naturally (with a little guidance from me, of course!) I want your pictures to be amazing and will do all the hard work for you! Your only job is to have fun!

What is the experience like?

You will be guided throughout the whole process, from styling to hair and makeup selection, to posing of the day of. Our time together will be light hearted and fun, with lots of laughs! Watch the behind the scenes video for glimpse of what to expect:

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How much is this going to cost?

Photography is an investment - not only for yourself and the present but for your future generations. If you were hoping for 50-200 casual snapshots that you’ll never actually print, I am not the photograph for you. My clients come to me for images that are polished and resemble art vs selfies or snapshots which anyone can take. You can see pricing details here.

How do you describe your style?

Most describe my style as dreamy, whimsical and fine art. I love documenting moments artistically (but don't worry we will aim to get that "everyone look here and smile nicely at the camera" type of photo also.) I LOVE a polished image which  is where my extensive experience with editing comes into play. I strive to provide my clients with images that look more like a painting, something future generations will treasure long past your ordinary snapshots.

How long will it take to receive our images?

Your proof gallery will be sent to you 7-10 days after your session, and your finished image files are delivered about a week after you've made your images selections.

Do you provide the dresses for your maternity sessions?

YES! I take pride in having an extensive high end collection of 350+ gowns to provide my maternity clients, which gives you one less thing to worry about!

Where will our session take place? Do you have a studio? 

Sessions can take place outdoors or in my 2100sq ft Commercial Studio in Oceanside. I spend A LOT of time scouting exclusive and unique locations for my clients and we can discuss these options as part of the planning process. While some locations work better than others,  I love discovering new places so if you have a spot that is special to you, make sure to let me know!

What type of gear do you use?

I'm a Canon girl!  I use a Canon R6 + a variety of pro series Canon lenses. The Canon 200 f2 is my go to, and a dream to use when the location allows. The 135 f2 L lens along with the 85 1.2 are more practical especially for photographing little ones or in tight quarters and in studio I use a 50 1.2 or 24-70 2.0. Several other lenses always come with me to make sure I'm well equiped to document every moment perfectly! I have backup gear for both my camera body and lenses (as any professional should!)  Your session is important and we can't always trust technology with your precious, once in a lifetime moments!

Do you teach or offer workshops?

YES! I love sharing my love for the industry with fellow creatives and host workshops as well as 1:1’s periodically! Feel free to reach out! I am also a resident instructor for Summerana Academy, have 2 courses in the 2023 and 2024 Milkyway Newborn + Maternity Online Retreats, as well as in the Ana Brand Belly Baby Academy. where you an find my editing tutorials! More details here.

Ok, I'm ready to book? What's next?

I can't wait to work with you and start to plan for your session. Message me here , then you’ll be able to sign your contract and submit your session retainer (a retainer is due upon booking to reserve your date, and the remainder is due on the day of your session.)