A family portrait session at the beach 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!
I specialize in natural light, lifestyle photography that highlights authentic connection — especially during beautiful beach sessions. Families with young children, especially energetic little girls, thrive in outdoor sessions. The beach provides space to explore while I gently guide you into flattering, natural poses that feel effortless and sometimes unstructured and completely hilarious.
We’re so lucky to have so many beautiful beaches to choose from in Orange County and it’s definitely one of my favorite places to photograph families.
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!
Fairy Princess Party
So many gorgeous colors and details at this little girl’s birthday party! Lia was turning 5 and her Mama decided this was the time to go all out with a party that was as fun for the kiddos as it was for the adults!
Step into this magical 5th birthday fairy party featuring lavish balloon installations, enchanting backdrops, floral details, custom cookies, a stunning tiered cake, and real-life fairies bringing the celebration to life.
Designed by Armene Events and photographed by Alison Bernier . The three dimensional back drop complete with fairy wing was made by Nize Printing , soft pastel floral installations by Design by Christine. The gorgeous color palette continued with the furniture rentals done by Platinum Prop House . Sweet treats including that giant cake were made by Shirin Bakery and Cookies by Nat LA . Fairies flew in from My Party Zebra !
Wheeler Neverland Party!
This was one incredibly special party for 3 lucky siblings all celebrating their birthdays together with one big bash which was definitely as fun for the adults as it was for the kids!
No detail was left behind by Beijos Events and their talented group of vendors who all brought the magic. Everything from bounce houses, craft stations, reptiles, mermaid make overs, a visit from Tinker Bell and Captain Hook as well as multiple bars serving specialty cocktails for the big kids.
This magical Neverland-themed birthday party unlike any other, celebrated the three siblings ages 1, 3, and 5 at the stunning Newport Beach Country Club. This lavish Peter Pan-inspired celebration transformed the venue into an enchanted world filled with lush floral and balloon installations, whimsical décor, and immersive entertainment. Young guests met Captain Hook, Tinker Bell and multiple friendly reptiles and enjoyed face painting, bounce houses and craft stations while parents sipped on craft cocktails. Every detail was thoughtfully designed to create an unforgettable luxury children's birthday experience filled with adventure, imagination, and nonstop fun. Browse the full gallery for endless inspiration for an elevated Neverland birthday party.
Vendors: Design & Planning Beijos Events / Mama & Host @shanelwheeler_ / Photographer Alison Bernier / Venue Newport Beach Country Club / Videographer Atlas Rose Studios / Rentals Sweet Salvage Rentals / Florals Not Just In Novels / Backdrops Goldie Crew Creative / Balloons The Pop Shop and Balloon Works / Arts & Crafts Create and Celebrate Kids / Signage & Details Design Chelcea Creative / Laser Cut Items Creative Amme / DJ @adm_entertainment / Desserts Danielle Keene / Black Bounce House & Ball Pit Tots of Fun / Pink Bounce House & Bubble House What’s Bouncing / Soft Play Oh Baby Co Soft Play / Indian Camp Tent Wonder Tent Parties / Cotton Candy & Churro Carts The Cloud Cart Co / Characters The Entertainment ContractorSheroes Entertainment / Reptile Show Kids Reptile Parties / Mermaids Once Upon an Island
A very special session at a very magical beach!
So much twirling, running, giggling, jumping and flying… it was almost impossible to edit this one down to 32 pictures! The joy just beams out of the photos!
An in home session with a leaf blower and a pup!
We packed a lot into this hour long session! The beauty of being at home for your photos is that you can let the kids take the lead. When these kiddos started getting antsy we headed out for a walk with the dog and then came back in for a little musical concert in the kitchen!
A mini portrait session at the park.
I’ve been photographing the Moy family since big brother was a squishy little bub barely able to sit on his own. After years of photo sessions including a maternity, newborn, parties and an extended family session including grandparents, I look forward to their sessions the same way I look forward to catching up with old friends. I say it all the time but one of my favorite things about this job is watching kids grow up!
Family Portraits at the beach!
Another sweet session with two wriggly cutie pies at my favorite beach!
A spring fling for three lucky sisters!
This party designed by Beijos Events was brimming with adorable details and fun activities for both the kiddos and parents a like.
Everything from a petting zoo from Little Horse on the Prairie, slime making with Create and Celebrate Kids and gorgeous craft cocktails for the parents by West Beverage.
The three birthday girls all had the time of their lives as you can see from all the happy smiles!
Vendors - Design & Planning - Beijos Events / Photographer - Alison Bernier / Rentals - Sweet Salvage Rentals & Platinum Prop House / Florals - Not Just in Novels / Signage & Details Design - Chelcea Creative / Backdrop - Goldie Crew Creative / Balloons - The Pop Shop / Laser Cut Items - Creative Amme / Large Flowers & Mushrooms - Floral Lab La / Tabletop - Meri Meri Party Sophstiplate / Cakes - Danielle Keene / Bubble House - What’s Bouncing / Kid's Crafts - Create and Celebrate Kids / Petting Zoo - Little Horse on the prairie / Bartender - West Beverage / Bucket Hat Stitching - Psychic Stitch / Face Painter - OC Face Paint / Tent Rental - Above the Top Events
An in home newborn session with a very excited big sister!
Big sister kept this session very lively and full of giggles! She even knew how to make baby brother smile too! It was the perfect example of letting the kids be kids. In between the chaos there are always inevitably moments of calm and I’ll be ready to capture those before the toddler tornado takes off again!!
