What it's like to
work with me.

From your first message to your final gallery — here's everything you need to know before you reach out.

A full-service experience,
start to finish.

I don't just show up, click, and leave. Every session is a collaboration — and it starts long before we pick up a camera. Here's how it works:

01

WE CONNECT

We start with a relaxed consultation by phone, where I get to know you, your family, and what matters most to capture. No pressure, just a real conversation. I want to understand your story, and, most importantly, I want you to feel you can trust me before you book me. When you’re ready to book, a non-refundable retainer fee and a signed contract will secure your session.

03

WE HAVE FUN

Session day is relaxed, playful, and real. I blend gentle direction with genuine moments — so you look your best without feeling stiff or posed. Kids especially — I know how to bring out the real them, not a performance of them.

02

WE PLAN TOGETHER

Let the fun begin! Another phone consultation to discuss creative ideas, locations, wardrobe, timing, lighting, all the details — I guide you through every decision so nothing feels overwhelming. I'll share specific suggestions tailored to your family or brand, and we'll land on a plan that feels completely like you.

04

YOU RECEIVE

Your hand-edited gallery arrives within 2–3 weeks, delivered through a private online gallery. Every image is carefully selected and artistically edited to feel timeless — ready to print, frame, share, and keep for generations!

Investment

I offer a limited number of sessions each month so that every client gets my full attention. Sessions include professional editing, a private online gallery, and ongoing support throughout the whole process.

Family & Maternity

FOR FAMILIES

Family portraits that feel like you. From our first hello to your final gallery, this is a full-service experience built around your family's story. We'll plan the location, wardrobe, and timing together — then spend 1–2 hours making real memories, not just photographs.

Family Portrait Session— $1500

Includes:

  • Full outdoor or in-home session

  • Unlimited consultation

  • Creative direction + guidance

  • About 1 to 2 hours of session time

  • 100+ edited high-res image downloads

  • Private Online Gallery and Store feature access

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Kids Portraits

FOR LITTLE ONES

Portraits for milestones that matter — first birthdays, 753 Japanese kimono sessions, graduations, high school-seniors, special moments worth capturing before they pass.

 1) Kids Basic Portrait Session — $550

Best for:

  • Kids needing a quick portrait

  • First-time or economy entry for families

Includes:

  • Up to 30 min natural light or simple lighting session

  • 2–3 outfit changes

  • 5 fully retouched high-res images

  • Online gallery

  • Wardrobe & posing guidance

2) Kids Creative Portrait Session — $850

Best for:

  • Parents wanting more than standard headshots

  • Creatives/branding use (e.g., social media, personal branding for child talents)

  • Photos that look editorial, not just headshots

Includes:

  • Up to 60 min session (location or on-set setup)

  • 3–4 outfits

  • 10 fully retouched high-res images

  • Custom styling + moodboard

  • Online gallery

3) Premium Kids Creative Portfolio — $1,200

Best for:

  • Child actors/models building or updating a comprehensive portfolio

  • Kids with a lot of creative ideas

  • Agents/parents wanting variety (brand + headshots + lifestyle)

Includes:

  • Up to 2 hour session

  • Inside + outdoor/location options

  • Unlimited outfit changes

  • Custom creative direction + moodboard

  • 20+ fully edited digital images

  • Portfolio design guidance

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1) Senior Portrait Mini — $650

Best for: Seniors who want standout images without a big investment.

Includes:

  • Up to 30 min session

  • 1 location

  • Up to 2 outfits

  • 5 professionally fully edited digital images

  • Online gallery + download license

2) Signature Senior Experience — $950

Best for: Creative, character-driven senior portraits for students who want a truly personal experience.

Includes: 

  • Up to 90 min session

  • 2–3 outfits

  • Multiple locations

  • 10 fully edited digital images

  • Pre-session plan + style guidance

  • Online gallery + download license

3) Premium Senior Storytelling — $1350

Best for: For seniors who want a once-in-a-lifetime creative portrait session with an heirloom outcome.

Includes:

  • 2–3 hr extended session

  • Unlimited outfits

  • Multiple locations

  • All Edited high resolution gallery (~60+ images)

  • Online gallery + download license

  • Unlimited pre-session creative planning + mood board

Hair and makeup recommendations, as well as kimono style recommendations, available.

Seniors Portraits

Headshots, personal branding, and creative portraits for the professional who wants images that actually look and feel like them. Individual and team portraits available.

1) Individual Professional Portrait — $650

Includes:

  • Up to 30 min professional headshot session

  • 3 fully retouched high-res images with skin cleanings

  • Digital delivery + commercial usage rights

  • Wardrobe & posing guidance

2) CREATIVE TEAM PACKAGE (TEAM SESSION)

Best for:

For companies upgrading team photos with visual consistency — ideal for websites, About pages, press materials.

Small Team (up to 6 people) from $1800

Includes:

  • On-location studio setup at your office

  • 1 retouched image per person

  • Digital delivery + commercial usage rights

  • Creative Direction + posing guidance

  • Optional 1 group photo

Customized packages available for your business’s needs. Contact for details.

FOR CREATIVES & PROFESSIONALS

Professional Portraits

A detailed pricing guide is sent after your inquiry. Collections include session time, professional editing, and your online gallery. Print products, albums, and other products are available as add-ons.

Your Questions, Answered

  • I typically book 4–6 weeks in advance, especially in the fall, my busiest season. For the holiday weekend, spots fill even faster. Reach out early, and we'll find a date that works.

  • The short answer is: wear what makes you feel like you! Coordinated doesn't mean matching. I'll help you pull it all together so everyone looks cohesive and comfortable.

  • This comes up a lot — and honestly, it's one of my favorite challenges. I've been working with kids for years, and I know how to meet them where they are. We move at their pace, we play, we don't force smiles. The real moments are always the best ones anyway. I’m totally fine with kids crying, tantruming, being too goofy… It’s just all cute to me! And parents, please DO NOT feel bad for me if your kids act up. I LOVE it! lol

  • Your gallery will be ready within 2–3 weeks (might be longer during the busy season) after your session. You'll receive a private link to view, download, and share your images. Rush delivery is available if you need your photos sooner.

  • Yes!! And I really REALLY encourage it. A photo that only lives on a phone isn't really living. I offer professional print products, wall art, and heirloom albums through my online gallery shop that you can access. I'll help you order products if you want me to. Having your physical prints on your wall means a lot to me!

  • Anywhere that feels meaningful to you — a favorite park, your backyard, your home(my favorite location!), a neighborhood you love. I shoot all over the greater Los Angeles area and can suggest locations based on your style and the light we're chasing.