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“Excuse Me, Do You Wanna Be Friends?”

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For Photographers

My heart goes out to all of the new photographers who are trying to break into a certain area of this industry. It’s, HARD. A few weeks ago, Peter and I were sitting on a bench at the dog park watching Dozer play when the sweetest thing I have ever seen happened. A little girl walked […]

Big Bear Engagement Session | Wes & Amanda

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engagements

Amanda and I go way back to the good old days of Scolastic Book Fairs, Recess, and talent shows in the MPR. We met in grade school and became friends on the soccer field. Fast forward a “few” years later…and she’s ENGAGED! Amanda and her Fiancé, Wes, chose Big Bear for their engagement session. We started […]

Katrina’s Kitchen

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Personal

Today I am beginning a new series called, Katrina’s Kitchen. I am absolutely NOT a chef, but I really enjoy cooking. Recently, I was at lunch with a friend discussing dinner ideas and what I like to cook. I had never thought about it before, but sometimes it can be very difficult and time consuming to […]

Hummingbird Nest Ranch Wedding | Andrew and Corey

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weddings

Andrew and Corey were married at the stunning Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Santa Susana. This wedding venue is one of my favorite venues of all time. It is a hue property with endless options for photos. Andrew and Corey’s wedding day was complete with laughter, dancing, stunning details, and ice cream. This day couldn’t have been […]

Don’t Let Fear Get In The Way

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I have a terrible fear of heights…more of a phobia because it is more than just fear or dislike. I’ve never shared this because this isn’t something that I am proud of. If I am being completely honest, I’m embarrassed about it. When I got to college I decided that I didn’t want to live in […]

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