How lucky am I to call this amazing man my husband!?? Some of the titles he holds include: yoga instructor, high school teacher, US Marine Corps veteran, dog whisperer, and world champion husband. Rick Worthington is a constant source of inspiration and love — not just for me, but for many people who are in…

I’m so excited to share some of the photos I created with fellow photographer, Ashley Strong Smith of Ashley Strong Photography. I could not be more enthusiastic about how this lovely soul and I have connected and have formed a friendship in business (and in life!). We collaborated last year as we exchanged photo services and…

I had the absolute pleasure of creating personal branding portraits for the soulful and wise Vasi Huntalas of Ignite Your Sol. Vasi is a leadership coach and a transformational workshop and retreat leader who brings art and elements of nature to her work. This is the part of Vasi’s offerings that sets her apart from…

The invention of the camera phone spawned the concept of the “selfie” and there’s no going back!! Some people are really good at selfies … and many people are NOT.  So, if you want to look a little better on camera, here is a video I created with my 5 tips for rocking the selfie.…

Marguerite Smith, the owner of Aim To Organize, wanted personal branding photos that represented her style and her approach to organizing and productivity. I photographed Marguerite at my studio and we used props that conveyed her message — a clock to show time management skills and organizational elements to represent home organizing and paperwork management.…

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved to camp. I love all of it … sleeping outdoors, the sense of adventure, being away from home and living in nature.  The older I got, the more I learned the importance of Glamping (Glamorous-Camping). Because a few key creature comforts makes the camping experience that…

So in my world the big news is that I now have a new photo studio!! This has added a whole new style to my photography arsenal. Living in San Diego, we can shoot outside almost every day of the year and I am SO fortunate to be a portrait photographer here in this beautiful…

Meet Jean Greenland – the woman who is living her dreams and taking her retirement years by storm! I am filled with awe and so inspired by this woman’s journey… Jean retired last year from a life-long career in the automotive industry. She bought a brand new, incredibly special, limited-edition Airstream and packed up her…

Danielle Angelo is a coach for teens. She’s the mom of three beautiful teen girls so she knows this subject matter intimately! Danielle is very in touch with the power of spirituality and the benefits of meditation, and she uses these skills in her coaching business. She has had a long career in events, currently…

Tiffany Vo Perez is a clutter consultant. She helps individuals and business cut through the clutter and organize their homes and work spaces in order to live a better, simpler, more conscious life. When it came time to create personal branding photos for Tiffany we talked a lot about the style and vibe she was…

We have holidays dedicated to everything from groundhogs to consumption (I’m looking at you Black Friday), so it only seems right that Planet Earth should get one too! The reason I love Earth Day so much is because I am the happiest when I am outside – enjoying the many gifts of this beautiful planet……

Every family has a reason to take family portraits. For the Solis Family, it was because their son James and his girlfriend were about to take off to live in Thailand for an extended period of time. So they got the whole family together – including BOTH grandmothers! – and celebrated their bond with a…

It always warms my heart when I meet a high school senior and I can just tell they are going to have a bright future. Jessica is one of those girls! She is a talented musician, extremely personable, warm, funny and is very close with her family. (So, of course we had to get her…

Each time I am dispatched to photograph the cover subject for Tradeshow Executive Magazine, I get to meet the most wonderful people – and Lori Jenks is no exception! Lori is the Senior Vice President of Tradeshow Operations at Emerald Expositions. She lives in Orange County, so we selected the beautiful Monarch Beach Resort in…

The marketing team at LactaMed wanted to capture catalogue photos and lifestyle shots of their bras in action. And we were lucky enough to be able to hire a model who was currently breast feeding her son. So we got lots of beautiful photos of that special mom and baby bond that takes place during…

You’re invited to join me at this free workshop: “Confidence is gorgeous: how to OWN it in front of the camera“   Let’s be honest: most of us (especially women!) don’t always feel amazing in our skin.    Many times women hide from the camera, or they wait until they are at their ideal weight, or until…

As the owner of Events By One events management company, Greg Richardson brings a huge dose of class and sophistication to every project he undertakes. When it came time to update his headshot and branding photos – he knew he wanted his right-hand woman, Senior Project Manager Shelby Sykes, by his side in some of…

I always love photographing families, but THIS family was extra special for me!! I’ve known Cara for many years, we used to work together at TV Guide. Cara and her husband Jim live in Tulsa, Oklahoma but she reached out to me for family photos when they were visiting their sons in California for Thanksgiving.…

Mechelle Bombard is starting her career as a realtor and wanted updated photos to use for her marketing. She wanted a rustic shabby-chic feel to her photos to match her personal style. So we chose Balboa Park in downtown San Diego. Mechelle told me that Balboa Park is a special place for her, she spends…

The Popp Family photographed at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. We chose a day when the low tide coincided with sunset. That’s the perfect time for photos! I photographed this family last year and it was so fun to see how the kids had grown. They’re still as sweet as I remember! This family is as…