Having professional family photos taken can feel stressful. From figuring out outfits and locations to working around nap schedules and chasing toddlers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Add in worries about lighting, posing, and looking natural on camera, and even the most prepared mom can start to stress.

But it doesn’t have to be that way! With a little preparation and the right approach, your holiday family photoshoot can be fun, relaxed, and full of laughter. Here are my top 10 stress-free family photoshoot tips for moms.

I could not be more excited to enjoy my favorite things this fall in Los Angeles. For me, fall means cozying up with the people (and pups) I love, catching little moments where I can, and feeling that comforting mix of nostalgia and excitement that this season always brings. It’s a time for new recipes, […]

While fall may officially start in September, let’s be honest, LA never seems to get the memo. We’re over here melting in October heat while trying to wrangle our families into “cozy” sweaters for holiday photos. Not exactly the vibe we’re going for, right?

Every year around this time I get some version of the same question from moms. Will you actually get my kids to smile? Will all of us look good, not just the kids? They can’t sit still for five minutes, how is this even going to work? And somewhere in the background there’s usually a […]

Stepping in front of the camera for a personal branding photoshoot can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. The secret to images that feel authentic, approachable, and professional comes down to one thing: feeling comfortable in your poses. Trust me when I say you’re not alone if your hesitant to walk on a […]

Do you all remember Ella’s stunning senior session at the Arboretum? Well, it actually all started with Piper! When Piper’s mom reached out to plan her senior portraits, we ended up designing the perfect joint session for Piper and one of her best friends, Ella. I absolutely love when seniors choose to take their photos […]

It is a special kind of magic when my favorite things and people all collide in one afternoon. Photography, creative branding, and incredible florals, all for one of my favorite humans, Susan of Peony and Plum.

I am beyond obsessed with this recent brand session we did for Susan’s floral business. We’ve been creative partners for years, working together on everything from this Creative Floral Session to a stunning Garden-Inspired Thanksgiving, so getting back into the studio with her felt like home.

Julie reached out through a mutual friend as she was just starting her business, Colors of Grief, and needed a few images for her landing page. Working with her was such a joy. She brought along two friends to the session, one to help keep time (which I loved!!!) and the other to model with her for a few quick shots. Both were wonderful support and helped make the session feel easy, light, and collaborative.

High school senior portraits are all about capturing who you really are, your style, your energy, and your personality. Ella came in excited for her session but also a little nervous. She partnered with her friend Piper which made the day even more fun. Before the session, she told me that she didn’t feel super […]

After the holidays, after the rush, after the noise, this month brings us back home. Back to the couch. Back to quiet mornings. Back to the people and pets who make our house feel like a safe place.

Snuggle Sessions are designed to capture that feeling through cozy, in-home lifestyle photography in Los Angeles. In honor of January 6, Cuddle Up Day, I’m offering in-home Snuggle Sessions throughout the month of January.

I’ll be honest.

2025 was one of the hardest years I’ve had in business.

It stretched me. Challenged me. It tested me, and asked me to let go of things that no longer fit.

This year has been full of twists, turns, and those moments where “just surviving” felt like an accomplishment. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many of you have shared your own stories of growth, change, and keeping it all together, and it reminds me why taking a pause to be grateful is so important.

First, thank you. To my clients, friends, family, and followers, I could not do this without you. You make this job more than photography. Every session becomes a special moment, and your encouragement, cheers, and support have carried me through this year. Some of you I have known for over 17 years, others I met just this year, and each of you brings something inspiring to my journey.