Newborn session at the beach.

I’ll never get over how lucky we are in California to be able to shoot on the beach all year round! This was a nice change to the usual newborn session at home. Not every Mama is ready for this adventure but I'm so glad this family was!

A session bursting with joy!

These girls bounce up to me each time ready to go at every session! For people watching us I’m sure it looks like chaos but we always get the most genuine smiles and sweetest moments captured!

20 minute mini session in the studio!

Sometimes all you need is 20 minutes and a simple white studio and you let the kids do their thing and shine!

A Dolly Parton party for twin 8 year olds!

This adorable Dolly Parton themed party is the 5th party I’ve photographed for this sweet family. The Beijos Events team designed and planned this one ( as well as the others! ) and I think this one is my favorite one yet. “What would Dolly do?”… well she would throw a party at a horse ranch, serve adorable sweet treats, pizza and drinks. Have multiple craft tables and of course horse back riding too! “It’s hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world” but Stella and Charlotte and all their lucky friends managed to pull it off!

Vendors - Design & Planning - @beijosevents / Photographer - @alisonbernier / Invite, Signage & Details Design - @chelceacreative / Rentals - @sweetsalvagerentals / Florals - @earthandgrace.co / Balloons - @bowiesballoons / Backdrops - @the.pop.shopllc / Desserts - @danielle_keene / Laser Cut Items - @creativeamme / Tabletop - @merimeriparty @sophistiplate / Arts & Crafts - @createandcelebratekids_ / Bounce House - @whatsbouncing / Catering - @bocconcinipizzaco / Venue - @tagerranch

Family portraits in the park

This sweet family have been with me for awhile now… ever since Mama was pregnant with little sister! At this point they feel like friends and I look forward to our sessions together each time. Here’s a few of my favorites from their most recent gallery.