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Crystal Cove State Park Family Session - Foulger Family
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Crystal Cove State Park Family Session - Foulger Family

I love, love, loved this session and had to post about it again. It was a reminder of why I do what I do - to capture those precious moments that will be treasured for years to come. So if you're looking for a family photographer who will help you have fun, capture those sweet and tender moments, and create lasting memories, LOOK NO FURTHER - I would be honored to be a part of your family's story and to help you create a beautiful collection of photos that you will treasure for years to come.

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Family Maternity Photos at the Beach - The Francis Family
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Family Maternity Photos at the Beach - The Francis Family

Macy is our rainbow baby. We got pregnant with her immediately after an early miscarriage. I felt a little disconnected in the beginning of her pregnancy. I was honestly a little mad that she had “taken the spot” of the baby we lost. I couldn’t understand it, and I didn’t feel the healing I thought I would by getting pregnant again. It didn’t feel real. I was grateful to be pregnant again, grateful my baby was healthy - but I lacked the connection. 

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Group Mommy & Me Session - Laguna Moms
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Group Mommy & Me Session - Laguna Moms

Group Mommy and Me Sessions are where it is at! I have done it twice now and I’m really thinking about making this a consistent package I offer. We simply get a group of mommy friends and their babies together for a play date, set up a cute little backdrop or studio paper - either outside, or in a bright room in the house. Each mom and her kiddos take turns with short 10 minute sessions, capturing their sweet connections. All meanwhile the other kiddos and moms get to play together!

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