December Styled Shoot - Mini Session with Tara + Kat || Thousand Oaks, CA

Back in December, a few of my photographer friends and I met up in Thousand Oaks for a mini- styled shoot session... But instead of shooting models, we photographed each other! It's always great (aka terrifying) getting in front of the lens, but it really helps us to understand the feels our non-model clients are going through during our sessions. Anyway, here's my adventure vid, images I took, and some selects from the amazing Tara (IG: belleandepic) and Kat: (IG: sweeterchord).

So! Tara, Kat, and I spent a (very chilly) day hiking around in Thousand Oaks (I will NEVER bring so much stuff with me ever againnnn hahaha) and here's the video/shots to prove it! I also threw in some faves from both Tara and Kat at the end. I think it's super important for photographers to be photographed by other photographers--it gives you a glimpse into the probable terror your clients feel at sessions until you get them properly warmed up ;)

TARA \\ LOOK 1

KAT

TARA \\ LOOK 2

ME \\ KAT'S WORK

ME \\ TARA'S WORK

A Friends and Family Holiday Session! || Irvine, CA

So! I got the opportunity to photograph K+K's wedding, and I got to hang out with them and their friends all over again for a holiday session <3 Couples and families arrived one by one, and we had a blast the whole time. Always lots of smiles and giggles with these lovelies :)

When these cuties hit me up for a family holiday session, I was more than excited. I adored photographing them at their wedding and always love to spend more time with them. Then! They brought their beautiful friends along. How darling are they all together?

K + K

K + J

T + F

C + J + M + L

GROUP PHOTOS

Getting some very special news at the beginning of the next carousel! ;)

That's a wrap! What a good day! <3

Mercy + Gia || Holiday Family Session, December 2016

I always love spending time with these ladies! It's amazing seeing Gia grow up into her own person. This session, she was looking super cool in all black and a leather jacket I wish they made in my size :) At any rate, here's their video!

I got to do a sweet little holiday family session with these wonderful women! Mercy has always been a mentor of mine, and I've loved seeing her take on ever more impressive roles in the world. Additionally, it's been amazing seeing her daughter grow up into such a cool young lady! :)