Cora | Orange County Baby Photographer

This was such a special weekend.

I got to meet sweet little Cora, and watch one of my best friends in her new role as mother. She was so caring and adoring and just made this hard motherhood thing look so natural. She's completely changed her diet for her baby's allergies, is bravely tackling sleep training, changes diapers, dresses her in cute outfits, gives her lots of cuddles, reads everything she can about how to keep her baby girl happy and healthy, gets up multiple times a night to feed, works a full-time job, loves her husband deeply, and the list goes on.

And yet, at times, those thoughts of, "Am I even doing this thing right?" still creep in. I hope you know that I think you're AMAZING, Tara, and that when you look at this photo you can be reminded of just how great a mother, wife, daughter and friend you really are! xoxo

I'm now booking fall mini and full experience sessions! To get more information and pricing, please shoot me a quick email. I'd love to chat :)

The Clawsons | Orange County Family Photographer

The leaves had started to turn, the air was cooler, we wore boots after the shoot and it made me oh so happy. Tara and I have been friends since college, traveled through Italy together, were maids of honor in each others weddings, and now she has her own little daughter! And technically... Cora's first wedding was my wedding, as she was in her momma's belly :)

It was so special to pick out the outfits for the shoot together, drive around to find the perfect spot and enjoy our time together with that glowy light. I hope you enjoy your photos, Tara, and can't wait to see which ones you choose for your Christmas cards! xoxo

I'm now booking fall mini and full experience sessions! To get more information and pricing, please shoot me a quick email. I'd love to chat :)

Isla | Monrovia Baby Photo Session

Oh my, in-home sessions and pretty golden light outdoor sessions are two of my favorite things - and this shoot had both! Isla is the sister of sweet Emilia and they are "so hopelessly in love with each other," as their amazing mother, Christina, says. It's been so incredible to photograph Christina's maternity sessions for both of these girlies, and now get to watch them grow up!

Get ready for lots of "oohs" and "awees" for this one!

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Emilia | 1 Year Photo Session in Sierra Madre

This little love. I photographed her when she was in her momma's belly, when she was 2 months old, and now she's 1. I have such a bond with her and I LOVE HER SO MUCH.

I love that her mom loves my style of natural, organic, beautiful imagery that captures real life in a beautiful way. Emilia was having quite a day at this shoot. She had a hard time walking on the dirt, didn't like the bugs, and just wasn't her regular smiley self. And yet... we were able to capture some beautiful, REAL images of her. And her mom, Christina, was in love.

Little toddler photos don't always have to be smiling right at the camera. In fact, I think it's better that they're not - because those are the shots of them that will remind you of what they were like in all the little in between moments. 


Aubrey | Southern California In-Home Baby Session

I love that Aubrey's parents call me "Auntie Kristen." :)

Stacie and I were little childhood neighbors who played in our backyards together, built forts, played dress up, and caught bugs for our bug boxes. I think the whole catching bugs thing was Stacie's idea, lol. I would have much rather played with my dolls than worms, but hey, a little dirt never hurt anyone, right? (Love ya, Stacie <3)

Fast forward to today and Stacie's husband and I are now work "neighbors" aka co-workers! I love how small this crazy little world is! And how I am now swooning over Stacie's little baby girl who is just simply adorable. 

Auntie Kristen loves you baby Aubrey. And when you're old enough, your very own pink bug box is coming your way.