Terranea Resort welcomed this glowing first time mom for a beach baby moon photoshoot- her white two piece dress, the Pacific stretching wide behind her. Her partner stepped in and pulled her close, two people on the edge of the biggest adventure of their lives. At a second beach location, they cradled her bump together: […]

Catalina Point at Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes set the scene for a Southern California proposal unlike any other: ocean views, golden light, and two people ready for forever. Under the pergola overlooking the Pacific, he got down on one knee, turning this beach cliffside into a romantic moment. She said yes- a beautiful moment […]

A family of five gathered for elevated Long Beach Peninsula family photos, celebrating connection during their Southern California coastal photo session. The three brothers sat together on the rocks by the water, a relaxed moment captured during their Long Beach beach family photos. A solo portrait of the youngest son showcased his personality, framed by […]

A dreamy beach family session unfolded in Hermosa Beach as mom and dad leaned their heads together, holding their children close along the Southern California shoreline. Hand in hand beneath the lifeguard tower, the siblings walked together until big brother scooped his little sister up in a sweet moment. The toddler girl wandered the sand […]

A joyful family and their dog gathered for golden hour beach family photos in Manhattan Beach, California. In front of the iconic lifeguard tower, the siblings hugged each other and their dog, creating candid moments in a place loved by the Manhattan Beach family photographer. Playtime quickly followed as the siblings and their dog ran […]

A classic Manhattan Beach Pier family photo idea shot directly under the pier, waves crashing behind them for the perfect coastal backdrop. The middle child and eldest lift their toddler sister, all toes in the sand. It was a playful moment for beach family photos with three children. Individual portraits of each child, all different […]

A serene branding photo shoot for Katelyn, yoga teacher at Long Beach Rising and Beer Yoga at Trademark Brewing, capturing her radiant yoga lifestyle photography. The morning began in stillness with calm meditation, grounding her energy before our Southern California yoga branding session. Flowing into Warrior Twp, Katelyn embodied strength and grace in a natural […]

Kaeli’s personal branding photo shoot begins at Terranea Resort, capturing powerful boss-lady energy against the oceanfront backdrop. Sitting on a desk in a maroon dress, Kaeli looks out at Terranea’s stunning ocean view: a classic women-in-business branding moment. Her bright dress matches her bright personality as she laughs, creating fun and approachable branding photos for […]

I love these island maternity portraits at Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, where this mother-to-be glowed among the palm tree backdrop. As a Big Island maternity photographer, it was a privilege to capture this couple adoring their soon-to-be at Kona Village. The couple’s joy radiates in their Kona Hawaii maternity photos. The couple is celebrating […]