Author Archives: katie23

Amy and Bert’s Crystal Cove Wedding

On lucky 03.13.13 Amy, Bert, and Amy’s girls officially became a family at Newport Beach’s Crystal Cove. The seaside wedding was attended by close friends and family and was so intimate and beautiful. Crystal Cove is special to Bert and Amy’s relationship and they wanted those they love most to experience it’s beauty. This little [...]

Mamas to be — Andi & Carissa + 1

I have had the absolute pleasure of getting to know Andi and Carissa over the years. It all began with engagement photos, then a fabulous wedding in Palm Springs, and now they are adding a little one to the mix. I feel so honored to photograph these big moments in their lives, and to call [...]

Fullerton Families Support the Family Portrait Project

I had a fabulous time with these wonderful families raising money for scholarships for some very deserving girls in Nepal. Check out Empower Nepali Girls to read their stories.

A Day at the Beach with the Kandels

The wonderful Kandel family came out to Malibu for a photo shoot in support of Empower Nepali Girls.

Bob & Ally’s Chicago Kind of Love

For Bob & Ally’s Chicago engagement session I asked them to take me along for a ride on a “date night.” We began our session exploring the Artist District near downtown and then followed it up with a trip to one of their favorite local haunts. Bob’s sweet ride took center stage in some of [...]

Chicago families show their love for Empower Nepali Girls

The Chicago Family Portrait Project was quite a success! Check out some fun photos of all the amazing people who contributed to Empower Nepali Girls.

Michelle & Justin at the Ebell Club of Long Beach

Two words best describe Michelle and Justin’s wedding at the Ebell Club of Long Beach over Labor Day weekend, whimsical-elegance. Its also a wonderful way to describe Justin and Michelle as a couple. From our engagement shoot in downtown LA to spending the day with them and their friends and family, I have come to [...]

New Yorkers Support Empower Nepali Girls

I recently made it to my home away from home, New York for a summertime visit complete with a portrait series for my Family Portrait Project. I was so touched by so many old and new clients coming out in support for Empower Nepali Girls. From families awaiting their first arrival, to twins, to a [...]

Tiffany & Evan’s Claremont Wedding

Tiffany and Evan wanted a small, casual wedding with lots of fun and a touch of elegance. For help orchestrating the big day they turned to Holly Chavez at HMC Event Solutions, whose staff implemented every idea to perfection. Everything about their backyard wedding in Claremont lived up to their dreams. We began our day [...]

Family Portrait Project

I recently had the amazing opportunity to travel to Nepal with the Empower Nepali Girls organization. We traveled throughout the country distributing scholarships to lower caste girls who would otherwise not be able to attend school. Without an education, many of these girls would be subjected to human trafficking and a life of neglect. By [...]