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How to Prepare for Your Beach Photoshoot Having your photos taken takes a lot of planning. So if you are preparing for a beach photoshoot, there are some things you need to know! Here are a few tips to help make it easier for everyone. The Weather The weather on the beach can change every […]
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I can’t believe 2021 is done! What a year it was. Now it is time to show you the 2021 Best of Portraits post. So many incredible faces here! My heart is filled with so much gratitude and joy. From first-time parents, college and high school grads, to amazing businesses, we captured it all. Over […]
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So you just scheduled your family photos, now what? You need to figure out what the heck you are going to wear!! I will break it down into a few easy steps on how to pick outfits. Five Easy Steps for Amazing Outfits Look at Your Home Decor We want you to display your family […]
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During Taylor & Chase’s engagement session at Montana De Oro, I was smiling the entire time. Los Osos, California is a cozy California beach town with one of the most stunning National Parks. I am blessed with the most amazing couples. Why are my couples so great? They are madly in love, support their partner, […]
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I love being able to capture newborns in the comfort of home all over San Luis Obispo County. If possible, the best time to do in-home newborn sessions is between 3-10 days old. They are still pretty sleepy most of the day, and aren’t fully stretching out their legs. So we can mold them into […]
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Tommy & Ivana were planning a little weekend getaway to one of their places, The Madonna Inn here in the heart of San Luis Obispo, California. They were coming down to figure out a couple of details for their upcoming winter wedding. Yes, when you know, you know!! So you book your wedding even before […]
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Although 2020 gave us so many struggles, there was also a lot to celebrate. People falling in love, people having their first child or their fourth, and people who were just plain proud that they made it through this year and wanted to celebrate. I was able to serve 85 families and delivered 22,575 photos! […]
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GENERAL CLOTHING TIPS WANT A FAIL-PROOF FORMULA? Put most of the family in different neutral shades (i.e. ivory, gray, beige) and then add a few pops of coordinating color. See the sample palettes further down this post! START WITH ONE PERSON. It’s way easier to visualize the whole puzzle once you know what one piece […]
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You know the couple who is just all smiles and every time you laugh, they laugh even bigger and better?! And then you are all giggling and you can’t really remember why? Well, that is how Taylor & Peter were during their engagement session at the Jim Green Trail in Atascadero, California. We had perfect […]
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I’ve known Tracey for over six years and she has become a dear friend. Such a zest for life, Blake and Tracey are a perfect pair. We met while I was at Kennedy Club Fitness and she was at Cool Cat Cafe. Both working events, I had Cool Cats come and serve burgers for our […]
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As your San Luis Obispo Wedding & Portrait Photographer, I have made it my mission to celebrate the intimate moments in life - big and small. Having your photo taken shouldn’t be stressful, but rather a time to celebrate where you are in life. So I aim to give you clear direction all the while letting your unique personality shine. I strive to be your biggest advocate, cheerleader, and the best third wheel you could ask for.
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