It is such an honor and privilege when I get to document meaningful stories for my friends! Z + M have been in our life for several years and I’ve had the pleasure of capturing Z’s surprise proposal on top of a CASTLE in Ireland, their wedding day in Laguna Beach, their family photos in M’s hometown, and the final weeks of M’s pregnancy. What an incredible journey! 

When it came time to document their pregnancy, we chose a location near and dear to this couple’s heart – the beach town where they had their first date, said “I do”, had many of their anniversary dates, & where this mama got her first lawyer job. I have a feeling they’ll be making so many amazing memories there as a family of three!

Their adorable fur-baby joined them as they enjoyed an afternoon in the sunshine, getting their feet wet in the Pacific and sharing some seriously scrumptious gelato. We topped the evening off with some cozy photo in their home where they will soon be having so many squishy baby snuggles.

We can’t wait to meet their baby girl! Congratulations Z + M!