As a maternity and newborn photographer in Wilmington, NC there’s one thing I hear time and time again from parents: “I thought I’d remember it all… but the details are already slipping away.” And it’s true. One day you’re rocking a tiny miracle in your arms, and the next, they’re giggling, crawling, and blowing out […]

Spring Wildflowers Springtime is such a great time for beautiful, outdoor family photographs. The Drury family chose this time of year to take their family photographs and hoped for some wildflowers and greenery (which can be quite rare in San Diego). Luckily, we made Emily’s vision come to life with her adorable family! Wildflowers grow […]


Light. Warmth. Love. “You Are My Sunshine” was the perfect theme to celebrate Annie’s 1st year and birthday party, and these images encapsulate just how much sunshine she brings to her Mom and Dad. One of the joys of outdoor photography in San Diego is portrait sessions with children–their innocence and joy are palpable and allow […]
“Birth is not only about making babies. It’s about making mothers; strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” Barbara Rothma San Diego Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator Meet Jennalee Hendricks! Jennalee is a hypnobirthing educator in San Diego who I had the pleasure of meeting recently. We chatted over coffee and immediately […]


Maternity Session Carlsbad Beach I always get asked about clients whether I prefer the field or the beach for maternity sessions and it’s such a hard call because I honestly love them equally just as much. And I am also the most indecisive person ever, so I’m sure that doesn’t help. Ha! Seriously though, I […]
“For all the things my hands have held the best by far is you.” -Andrew McMahon Natural Newborn Photography in Studio I absolutely adore natural newborn photography in studio. My home studio is located in San Elijo Hills, in North County San Diego. It is the perfect space with soft neutral colors and a calm […]

These photographs become treasures passed through generations. Your children will one day hold these images close, seeing themselves through your loving eyes and discovering the quiet grace that surrounded their earliest days.