Every year, the holidays seem to arrive a little faster. One minute, you’re settling into the school year rhythm and squeezing in the last warm evenings at the beach. Then your calendar is full of soccer games, birthday parties, Halloween plans, Thanksgiving travel, and a growing list of things you’d love to have done before […]

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “What if my toddler refuses to smile?” or “What if they have a meltdown halfway through our family photoshoot?” – take a deep breath, you’re not alone. As a family photographer serving Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and the rest of the South Bay, I’ve worked with dozens […]

I put this guide together after realizing that the most common question I get asked is: “What do I wear at my maternity session?”. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to dress for your maternity session; I wanted to give some insight on some looks I see a lot and that I personally like!

Documentary style family session on the Manhattan Beach Pier

One question I’ve been asked a lot lately during maternity sessions is how I’ve found mom communities around the South Bay. Before becoming a mom, I had no idea how I would make new mom friends. Little did I know that I was about to find an amazing community of moms through this South Bay Mommy and Me class!

Maternity Session at Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach, California

A morning Family + Maternity Session at the Manhattan Beach Pier

This maternity session took place at Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach. Bruce’s Beach is one of my favorite locations in the South Bay for maternity photos thanks to the ocean views, soft beach light, and the little sandy hills with greenery!

Mini Session in Manhattan Beach. Started the mini session off with photos on the strand and then walked to the beach for blue hour!

Maternity + Family session at Bruce’s Beach in Manhattan Beach, California