Rachael contacted me to do an updated shoot of her hair and makeup portfolio. I had so much fun shooting these lovely girls! Check out Rachael’s website at http://www.charmedbeauty.com/.

All hair and Makeup: Charmed Beauty



The talented and beautiful Jessica Rey. I did a shoot for her fabulous swimwear line a few months ago.

Posted in Portraits | No Comments »

I’ve been seeing a lot of glammed-up shoots lately. Hair, makeup, wordrobe, stylist; the works.

So of course I wanted to do the complete opposite.

My idea for this shoot was just Maggie. She’s one of those natural beauties that doesn’t understand how pretty she is. Even with little or no makeup on, she’s intriguing. I wanted it to be very natural, beachy, life style shoot, which reflects her personality.

I also wanted to use film but I ended up running out… But I love my digital ones just as much! I am still waiting for the black and whites so we’ll see how they come out. I did very little photoshop on the digital ones and nothing to the film. I love the idea that something that be so simple and natural yet amazing and beautiful.

Let me know what you think!

The next few are film…

I love that I can put a film and digital image next to each other and it still looks good! Film is on the left.











I’m in love with this shot.

Posted in Art Projects, Film, Portraits | No Comments »

I love this shoot I did with Maggie. Can’t wait to post the rest and what’s inspiring me at the moment.. Until then, here’s one I love, shot with film and the trusty ole Canon AE-1.

Hope you arrived safely in your new amazing home in Oahu Maggie! xoxo

Posted in Film, Portraits | No Comments »

Alexandria was in one of my favorite pictures (see below) from her brother’s wedding so I was excited when she asked me to do a 1920s inspired shoot for her engagement. Ally and Spencer are the perfect 1920s couple who exude romance and passion. Spencer looked straight out of Boardwalk Empire, while Ally looked so elegant in her fancy real 1920s dresses! I had such a great time with them and got to see Anastasia (her sister in law and former DGP bride) so it was a double whammy of awesome people and funs!

I had three ideas for this shoot: Dancing on the Newport Beach Pier, Vio Lido Newport Beach Theater and a bar (we ended up getting a Martini at one of my favorite places in Costa Mesa, La Cave.)

Hair: Rachael Drootin at Charmed Beauty.
Makeup: Brandie Bedell
Lighting assistant: Asastasia De Leon : )

We started at my house, since it is also from the 1920s.


Then headed to the Newport Beach Pier for some gorgeous sun set, romantic images.






We happened upon this old car in a parking lot.


Since the Vio Lido Newport Beach Theater is art deco, it was a perfect place for the feeling of this shoot.



La Cave.

One of my favorite pictures that Alexandria was in. Thanks so much Ally, Spencer, Anastasia, Rachael and Brandie for making this shoot so fun!

Posted in Engagements, Portraits | 1 Comment »

Here’s one from a really fun 1920s style shoot. I just adore this couple, how they photographed and can’t wait to post more!

Posted in Engagements, Portraits | No Comments »