Older children

Happy 2nd Birthday, Addison! – La Mesa Children’s Photographer

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I have photographed miss Addy a few times now and I swear every time I photograph her she gets cuter and cuter! I photographed her for her 2nd birthday and all she wanted to do was dance– I wish I was recording it–pictures don’t do it justice! These were shot in my studio in La…

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Back to school mini-sessions: Noah – La Mesa Children’s Photographer

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How adorable is Noah?! He’s all ready for school! Careful Noah– all the girls on the playground are going to chase after you cutie pie!

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Sisterly love- San Diego Family Photographer

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I had the pleasure of photographing this adorable family who had won a session in an auction (I donate to auctions if you are looking for a high-value prize for a good cause!)… anyway… how beautiful are N & C? I mean really… 🙂 Thanks R & L … I look forward to working with…

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Miss Madison visits- La Mesa Children’s Photographer

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My niece, Maddie came to visit this week and I was so exited to do some shots of her in my studio in downtown La Mesa! Of course my parents wanted some pictures of her and also my little Lilly. I can’t believe Maddie is turning 7 next week… it feels like she was just…

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Two little beauties- San Diego Family Photographer

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I have been holding off on posting this adorable family session because and I’m so excited to finally blog it! How beautiful is this family? I mean honestly– can you see these girls in like 18 years? Mom & dad are in trouble! Anyway I did their on-location portrait session in Balboa Park and the…

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In-studio style sessions- a sneak peek- La Mesa photographer

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You know a few weeks ago I announced my in-studio style sessions I am now offering at my La Mesa photography studio. I am located right in the heart of downtown La Mesa in the village right on Third and La Mesa Blvd… I couldn’t ask for a more PRIME location! (I know… I haven’t…

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Little Miss Ronni- La Mesa Childrens Photographer

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I have been photographing little miss Ronni since she was a few months old 🙂 How can I NOT want to photograph this little doll? Now that I am offering in-studio sessions, I thought I would post a quick sample of a quick mini session in the studio. Please contact me for pricing for the…

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Baby Cline is coming! – San Diego Maternity Photographer

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Well, I should title it “Baby Cline has arrived” but, since I did this session before they even knew what they were having I should title it appropriately 🙂 The Cline’s are one of the families who have been with me from the beginning and I love photographing them! When I saw Monica one day…

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Liam & Juliet at 6 months – San Diego Children’s Photographer

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Remember little Liam and Juliet’s newborn session? Now they are 6 months old and are growing up quick! We did a mixture of their family session at Balboa Park, and then some in-studio shots for the babies. I do suggest the in-studio shots for the babies not sitting up as opposed to being outdoors… or…

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