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Welcome to MY BLOG: A collection of RECENT sessions, FEATURES, current SPECIALS, TRAVELS and other exciting news - and occasionally a personal project here and there. ENJOY, and don't be too shy to leave a little love about what you see! XXO, Chele

Make Your Senior Year Iconic – Join OC’s Exclusive Creative Dream Team!

Mar 25, 2025

Your senior year isn’t just another chapter—it’s the moment before everything changes. It’s a time to celebrate you, your accomplishments, your friendships, your growth, and your creativity. That’s why my senior portrait sessions aren’t just about snapping a few pretty pictures. They’re a full-blown, confidence-boosting, memory-making experience. But what if I told you that your senior photos could be just the ...

The Ultimate Senior Portrait Experience: 6 Tips to Find Your Dream Photographer

Mar 09, 2025

Senior year is notoriously a whirlwind of milestones and bittersweet moments, and your senior portraits should capture the real YOU—your style, your vibe, your story. Our current senior class should be wrapping things up soon and rising seniors should start the search for the photographer that matches their vision! This isn’t about the basic, stiff, boring yearbook headshot your school makes you take. Your senior portrait experience should be next-level ...

Daisies, Diners & Drama: A Theatrical Senior Portrait Story

Feb 27, 2025

Senior year is all about celebrating who you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re headed next. For Laguna Hills High School senior Sarah, that meant embracing every side of her personality and accomplishments in a stunning, multi-themed portrait session. From her love of theater and vintage vibes to her passion for the beach, each look captured a different piece of her personal story. From Cheerleader to Shining Star: A Story of TransformationSarah’s high school ...

Getting the Right Headshots for Your Acting Career

Feb 22, 2025

Headshots are one of the most critical tools for actors at every stage of their careers. A strong headshot can open doors, land auditions, and help actors stand out in a competitive industry. Whether you’re auditioning for a commercial, community theater, a film or TV series, a college program, or need press-ready images for promotional features, having the right headshots is essential. Not all headshots serve the same purpose. Different types of headshots cater to different ...

Celebrate Spring with Stunning Senior Portraits

Feb 11, 2025

Spring in California is the perfect time to capture senior portraits in breathtaking locations, surrounded by golden sunsets, lush greenery, flowering trees, and vibrant wildflowers. The season brings warmth, color, and the ideal natural light to create timeless images that reflect personality, style, and the excitement of this milestone.With so many stunning locations across SoCal, including Aliso Viejo, Newport Beach, Laguna Niguel Regional Park, Laguna Beach, Niguel Botanical Preserve, and ...

Celebrate Galentine's Day with a Best Friend Portrait Session

Feb 07, 2025

Senior year is full of milestones, and your senior portraits should be one of the most memorable experiences. What better way to make it even more special than by bringing your best friend along? With Galentine’s Day as the perfect excuse to celebrate friendship, including your bestie in your senior session adds fun, confidence, and a few unforgettable photos to look back on for years to come. The Perfect Way to Capture Your FriendshipA senior session is all about showcasing your ...