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Engaged on the Beach

Ben’s Proposal to Ashleigh at the Hotel del Coronado

June 11, 2023

When Ben contacted me about proposing to Ashleigh at the Hotel del Coronado, he used the words “devious,” “elaborate,” and “scheme.” I was IN! All of that sounded like a ton of fun, and I couldn’t wait to see Ashleigh’s reaction. When the day came, Ashleigh was appropriately surprised, she answered in the affirmative, their dog was incredibly cute, and we all had a blast getting some sweet engagement portraits.

Fountain in Balboa Park

Balboa Park Family Portraits San Diego | Sophie & Celine

May 30, 2023

Ahh, sweet Sophie! I have loved photographing her since she was just a tiny girl, running around the shore on Coronado. We’ve been to the Del, Presidio Park, Steele Canyon Bridge, back to the Del . . . and this time we met up at Balboa Park. It had been a few years since our last session, and I was delighted to see how Sophie has grown into a beautiful young lady in the meantime! Her spunky, fun-loving nature has entered her tween years intact, and she loves her mama just as much as she always has.

Balboa Park Senior Portrait

Anna’s Senior Portraits | Balboa Park San Diego Photography

May 18, 2023

Anna is a senior this year, and I’d been looking forward to her photo session for a long time! After photographing her family over the years, it was fun to have a session specifically for Anna and to get to know her a little better! Anna has such a joyful, authentic personality, and I’m pretty sure sunshine follows her wherever she goes. She was recently named Military Child of the Year for the Air Force and has been featured in Brio, a faith-based magazine for teen girls. They talked with her about being a military kid, growing up with a sibling with special needs, and her dream to help others through a career in the medical field. I have no doubt that Anna will be huge blessing to everyone she comes in contact with as she sets out on her new adventures after high school!

USD Photo Ava Kline

University of San Diego Graduation Portraits | Ava’s Grad Session

May 17, 2023

It was a delight to meet USD Creative Writing major Ava in the frenzied few days before graduation! She had received her regalia just that day and came to her session straight from one of her final classes of the semester. We raced the sun and got some gorgeous shots of her celebrating her accomplishment, plus some headshots appropriate for her next step in life. Congratulations, Ava!!

Senior Girl holding Volleyball at the Beach

Maisy’s Senior Session | San Diego Senior Portrait Photographer

May 3, 2023

My first night back in San Diego after 9 days on the East Coast, I was right where I wanted to be . . . out on the beach, doing senior portraits! Maisy came all the way from Palm Springs for photos at Crystal Pier, and I loved getting to know her and celebrating the end of her senior year! Congrats, Maisy!!

Boy Scout Badges with Washington Monument

Benjamin’s Senior Portraits at the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, Washington Monument

April 24, 2023

Next stop, Washington, D.C.! Benjamin’s mom, Kimberly, was one of my early inspirations in photography because she has always made capturing memories a priority. She has a wonderful artistic eye and three handsome and accomplished boys, and I am honored she chose me to do Benjamin’s senior portraits. Her husband Scott drove the getaway car, and we toured D.C., hitting the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, and the Washington Monument. Benjamin looked sharp in his coat and tie, and we ended the session with a nod to his Eagle Scout status.

Senior Boy with Grungy Urban Backdrop

Zach’s Senior Portraits | Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia

April 21, 2023

My son Steven is finishing up eighth grade, and he and I are just about to do the traditional middle school field trip to Washington, D.C. We arrived a few days ahead in order to spend time with my friends Keri and Kimberly, who live in Yorktown and Centreville, Virginia. As it happens, both friends have sons who are graduating from high school this year! On the way home from the airport, we stopped at a battery station at Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton, and I photographed Keri’s son Zachary. The location had some very cool vibes, and I loved playing with the light and trying some unusual angles.

Eleven | Balboa Park Tween Headshot Photography San Diego

April 11, 2023

I first met Colter a few years ago in Little Italy, when we did a super fun session for his 9th birthday, and this time we met up at Balboa Park for another round to celebrate his 11th birthday! Colter is a natural model, and his red hair and freckles are a kick to photograph. Looking foward to seeing his family again soon for some beach portraits!

Family + Senior Session at the Del | San Diego Family Photographer

April 5, 2023

I really love a challenge. In this installment of “What Can You Get Done in Golden Hour,” we attempted (successfully!) to thoroughly photograph a family of EIGHT . . . and do a senior session at the same time! It really helps with the kids are adorable and cooperative and the senior is a natural model, and everything came together that March evening on the beach at the Hotel Del! Looking forward to seeing this family again soon!!

Shore House Hotel del Coronado

San Diego Beach Photography | Hotel del Coronado Shore House

March 11, 2023

It was a privilege to help these San Diego locals capture their twins on the beach right in front of the Shore House on Coronado! Big sister was a wonderful model and helper, ready to do whatever I asked, and it was a perfect evening for reflection shots.

Engaged on the Beach

Ben’s Proposal to Ashleigh at the Hotel del Coronado

When Ben contacted me about proposing to Ashleigh at the Hotel del Coronado, he used the words “devious,” “elaborate,” and “scheme.” I was IN! All of that sounded like a ton of fun, and I couldn’t wait to see Ashleigh’s reaction. When the day came, Ashleigh was appropriately surprised, she answered in the affirmative, their dog was incredibly cute, and we all had a blast getting some sweet engagement portraits.

Fountain in Balboa Park

Balboa Park Family Portraits San Diego | Sophie & Celine

Ahh, sweet Sophie! I have loved photographing her since she was just a tiny girl, running around the shore on Coronado. We’ve been to the Del, Presidio Park, Steele Canyon Bridge, back to the Del . . . and this time we met up at Balboa Park. It had been a few years since our last session, and I was delighted to see how Sophie has grown into a beautiful young lady in the meantime! Her spunky, fun-loving nature has entered her tween years intact, and she loves her mama just as much as she always has.

Balboa Park Senior Portrait

Anna’s Senior Portraits | Balboa Park San Diego Photography

Anna is a senior this year, and I’d been looking forward to her photo session for a long time! After photographing her family over the years, it was fun to have a session specifically for Anna and to get to know her a little better! Anna has such a joyful, authentic personality, and I’m pretty sure sunshine follows her wherever she goes. She was recently named Military Child of the Year for the Air Force and has been featured in Brio, a faith-based magazine for teen girls. They talked with her about being a military kid, growing up with a sibling with special needs, and her dream to help others through a career in the medical field. I have no doubt that Anna will be huge blessing to everyone she comes in contact with as she sets out on her new adventures after high school!

USD Photo Ava Kline

University of San Diego Graduation Portraits | Ava’s Grad Session

It was a delight to meet USD Creative Writing major Ava in the frenzied few days before graduation! She had received her regalia just that day and came to her session straight from one of her final classes of the semester. We raced the sun and got some gorgeous shots of her celebrating her accomplishment, plus some headshots appropriate for her next step in life. Congratulations, Ava!!

Senior Girl holding Volleyball at the Beach

Maisy’s Senior Session | San Diego Senior Portrait Photographer

My first night back in San Diego after 9 days on the East Coast, I was right where I wanted to be . . . out on the beach, doing senior portraits! Maisy came all the way from Palm Springs for photos at Crystal Pier, and I loved getting to know her and celebrating the end of her senior year! Congrats, Maisy!!

Boy Scout Badges with Washington Monument

Benjamin’s Senior Portraits at the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Building, Washington Monument

Next stop, Washington, D.C.! Benjamin’s mom, Kimberly, was one of my early inspirations in photography because she has always made capturing memories a priority. She has a wonderful artistic eye and three handsome and accomplished boys, and I am honored she chose me to do Benjamin’s senior portraits. Her husband Scott drove the getaway car, and we toured D.C., hitting the Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol Building, and the Washington Monument. Benjamin looked sharp in his coat and tie, and we ended the session with a nod to his Eagle Scout status.

Senior Boy with Grungy Urban Backdrop

Zach’s Senior Portraits | Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia

My son Steven is finishing up eighth grade, and he and I are just about to do the traditional middle school field trip to Washington, D.C. We arrived a few days ahead in order to spend time with my friends Keri and Kimberly, who live in Yorktown and Centreville, Virginia. As it happens, both friends have sons who are graduating from high school this year! On the way home from the airport, we stopped at a battery station at Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton, and I photographed Keri’s son Zachary. The location had some very cool vibes, and I loved playing with the light and trying some unusual angles.

Eleven | Balboa Park Tween Headshot Photography San Diego

I first met Colter a few years ago in Little Italy, when we did a super fun session for his 9th birthday, and this time we met up at Balboa Park for another round to celebrate his 11th birthday! Colter is a natural model, and his red hair and freckles are a kick to photograph. Looking foward to seeing his family again soon for some beach portraits!

Family + Senior Session at the Del | San Diego Family Photographer

I really love a challenge. In this installment of “What Can You Get Done in Golden Hour,” we attempted (successfully!) to thoroughly photograph a family of EIGHT . . . and do a senior session at the same time! It really helps with the kids are adorable and cooperative and the senior is a natural model, and everything came together that March evening on the beach at the Hotel Del! Looking forward to seeing this family again soon!!

Shore House Hotel del Coronado

San Diego Beach Photography | Hotel del Coronado Shore House

It was a privilege to help these San Diego locals capture their twins on the beach right in front of the Shore House on Coronado! Big sister was a wonderful model and helper, ready to do whatever I asked, and it was a perfect evening for reflection shots.

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