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Little Boys in the Sand Coronado

Jordyn’s Family Portraits at the Hotel del Coronado | 2024 Holiday Portraits

August 1, 2024

I first met Jordyn’s family when they were vacationing at the Del back in 2022. They had just discovered they were adding another kiddo to their crew of two boys, and I got to meet sweet Landon this time. He was up way past his Central Time Zone bedtime, but no worries! He was there for it and flashed his genuine, happy smile like a champ! Big brother Tripp has a natural flair for portraiture (and basically everything else, I’m pretty sure) and made this hands-and-knees photo happen by lining up his face with those of his brothers without even being asked to do so. I am forever in his debt! Weston was a bundle of energetic fun. I can only imagine the lively household Jordyn and Shane have, and I’m grateful that I got to capture a bit of the beautiful family years they’re experiencing.

Mom and Son with Surfboards

Surf’s Up at Windansea Beach

July 18, 2024

When San Diego local Angela contacted me to do her traditional yearly photo shoot with her son, I loved her idea of a surf session featuring the California duo! Windansea Beach had a beautiful low tide, and the surf shack added a little Aloha fun to the images. It was great to meet you, Angela!

Senior Portraits on the Beach

Riley’s Senior Portraits | Kate Sessions & Windansea Portraits San Diego

July 12, 2024

Riley and I met up at Kate Sessions Park in La Jolla for our turf-and-surf session earlier this year. From there, we drove down to Windansea Beach. This Rancho Bernardo High School grad strutted her school spirit, plus two casual outfits and the quintessential white dress. I loved meeting Riley and her family. Congratulations on your graduation!

Family Portraits on the Beach San Diego

Extended Family Del Memories | Hotel del Coronado Photographer

July 8, 2024

Tammy and Jeff brought their whole family to the Hotel Del last month, including four children, ages four, two, one, and two months! With a cast list like that, you know you may have to work a little magic . . . and magic was definitely worked! Even though the toddler emotions were all over the place, especially right at sunset and on the beach (sensory overload, much?), a little parental persistence and a few scene changes did the trick! These precious baby faces were worth the effort, and I look forward to seeing this crew again sometime, as they grow!

Girl with Flag Running in the Waves

Rachel’s Patriotic Senior Session | Crystal Pier Pacific Beach Photography

July 1, 2024

Rachel is a patriotic girl, and she and her mom requested some American flag photos as part of her gallery. They traveled for her senior session at Crystal Pier, and it was especially important to them as her great-grandmother was ailing and had sent them on a mission to go and get these photos done. Congratulations on your graduation, Rachel, and happy Fourth of July!

Female Graduate

Kenni’s USD grad Session | San Diego Graduation Photographer

July 1, 2024

I really love shooting at the University of San Diego, and having a beautiful model like Kenni makes it even more fun! We started early and got some architectural campus photos before heading down to the beach for iconic San Diego shoreline images.

Rushing Waves Senior Portraits Coronado

Avery’s Senior Portraits | Coronado and Pacific Beach

June 2, 2024

Avery is headed off to Luther College this fall after enjoying a very successful career at Valhalla High School, where she was a celebrated flautist and drum major in the marching band. We took a grand tour of San Diego for her photos and appreciated both of my favorite beaches (Coronado and Pacific Beach at Crystal Pier) since Avery will be missing the coast while she’s away. She’ll also be missing her little dog, so we got some pictures of him, too!

Urban Photos Little Italy San Diego

Taylor & Lissa’s Urban Session | San Diego Couples Photography

May 28, 2024

My daughter Lissa and her boyfriend Taylor are home from school for the summer, and we headed down to Little Italy to capture some fun dating photos in my favorite urban location. These two have known each other since they were FOUR and have gone to preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school together. This last year as sophomores at Cal Baptist, they leveled up their friendship.

Baby Girl in Pink

Mommy & Me Portraits on Coronado | Hotel Del Photographer

May 21, 2024

Shelby brought her crew all the way from Wisconsin to the Del to celebrate two birthdays: her own and baby Kishke’s! I was immediately impressed by her children’s joyful, obedient spirits. All four of them were ready to do exactly what I asked—with enthusiasm!—and none of these little ones had any problem with going in the water. In fact, they couldn’t get enough of it and were drenched to the waist by the end of the session. My favorite was when they asked their mom, at the end, “Can we do this tomorrow?” I’m up for it!

Little Boys in the Sand Coronado

Jordyn’s Family Portraits at the Hotel del Coronado | 2024 Holiday Portraits

I first met Jordyn’s family when they were vacationing at the Del back in 2022. They had just discovered they were adding another kiddo to their crew of two boys, and I got to meet sweet Landon this time. He was up way past his Central Time Zone bedtime, but no worries! He was there for it and flashed his genuine, happy smile like a champ! Big brother Tripp has a natural flair for portraiture (and basically everything else, I’m pretty sure) and made this hands-and-knees photo happen by lining up his face with those of his brothers without even being asked to do so. I am forever in his debt! Weston was a bundle of energetic fun. I can only imagine the lively household Jordyn and Shane have, and I’m grateful that I got to capture a bit of the beautiful family years they’re experiencing.

Mom and Son with Surfboards

Surf’s Up at Windansea Beach

When San Diego local Angela contacted me to do her traditional yearly photo shoot with her son, I loved her idea of a surf session featuring the California duo! Windansea Beach had a beautiful low tide, and the surf shack added a little Aloha fun to the images. It was great to meet you, Angela!

Senior Portraits on the Beach

Riley’s Senior Portraits | Kate Sessions & Windansea Portraits San Diego

Riley and I met up at Kate Sessions Park in La Jolla for our turf-and-surf session earlier this year. From there, we drove down to Windansea Beach. This Rancho Bernardo High School grad strutted her school spirit, plus two casual outfits and the quintessential white dress. I loved meeting Riley and her family. Congratulations on your graduation!

Family Portraits on the Beach San Diego

Extended Family Del Memories | Hotel del Coronado Photographer

Tammy and Jeff brought their whole family to the Hotel Del last month, including four children, ages four, two, one, and two months! With a cast list like that, you know you may have to work a little magic . . . and magic was definitely worked! Even though the toddler emotions were all over the place, especially right at sunset and on the beach (sensory overload, much?), a little parental persistence and a few scene changes did the trick! These precious baby faces were worth the effort, and I look forward to seeing this crew again sometime, as they grow!

Girl with Flag Running in the Waves

Rachel’s Patriotic Senior Session | Crystal Pier Pacific Beach Photography

Rachel is a patriotic girl, and she and her mom requested some American flag photos as part of her gallery. They traveled for her senior session at Crystal Pier, and it was especially important to them as her great-grandmother was ailing and had sent them on a mission to go and get these photos done. Congratulations on your graduation, Rachel, and happy Fourth of July!

Rushing Waves Senior Portraits Coronado

Avery’s Senior Portraits | Coronado and Pacific Beach

Avery is headed off to Luther College this fall after enjoying a very successful career at Valhalla High School, where she was a celebrated flautist and drum major in the marching band. We took a grand tour of San Diego for her photos and appreciated both of my favorite beaches (Coronado and Pacific Beach at Crystal Pier) since Avery will be missing the coast while she’s away. She’ll also be missing her little dog, so we got some pictures of him, too!

Urban Photos Little Italy San Diego

Taylor & Lissa’s Urban Session | San Diego Couples Photography

My daughter Lissa and her boyfriend Taylor are home from school for the summer, and we headed down to Little Italy to capture some fun dating photos in my favorite urban location. These two have known each other since they were FOUR and have gone to preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school together. This last year as sophomores at Cal Baptist, they leveled up their friendship.

Baby Girl in Pink

Mommy & Me Portraits on Coronado | Hotel Del Photographer

Shelby brought her crew all the way from Wisconsin to the Del to celebrate two birthdays: her own and baby Kishke’s! I was immediately impressed by her children’s joyful, obedient spirits. All four of them were ready to do exactly what I asked—with enthusiasm!—and none of these little ones had any problem with going in the water. In fact, they couldn’t get enough of it and were drenched to the waist by the end of the session. My favorite was when they asked their mom, at the end, “Can we do this tomorrow?” I’m up for it!

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