Newport Beach

Balboa Fun Zone Family Session// The Pagano Family

The Pagano family came all the way from Arizona to beat the heat and vacation in beautiful Newport Beach, CA before summer was over. I was excited to show them around so I thought long and hard about what spot would be most fun for their 3 little munchkins! (Peyton, age 17months; Aiden, age 5 yr; Addy age 5yr) I was SO excited when we agreed on the Balboa Fun Zone for our session together! What could be better then a mini amusement park with ocean views and attractions like bumper cars , a ferris wheel & carnival games? We strolled around a bit, visited the candy shop and captured their visit while visiting Newport Beach for the first time! It was a blast! I am so thankful to be a part of many of my clients vacations (even if I myself am not technically on vacation, haha) because I love watching children experience things for the first time. For this session, baby Peyton hadn’t even seen the ocean before! Pretty cool that my job sometimes allows me to experience these ‘firsts’ with families & their children . 

Thanks  for the visit Jona & Kyle! Hope you enjoy these memories together from your visit!

xooxo- Cori

Baby Arden // Newborn Session // Orange County Newborn Photographer // The unspeakable beauty of motherhood

The unspeakable beauty of motherhood //

Motherhood is truly one of my favorite things to photograph. When a client books me to come and document this new chapter in their lives, I feel so honored. I feel honored that I get to watch your first interactions with this little being you created, that I get to even sometimes hold your precious gift in my arms before positioning her for a shot,  that I get to witness this incredible bond between you & your baby! I can remember after having my first child the greatest adjustment for me was not the lack of sleep, the endless laundry, or the huge responsibility that I felt, but the intense sense of vulnerability I experienced with my heart now outside my body. I had never felt so deeply about anything – ever. There is something about holding this precious little defenseless person that simultaneously evokes delirious joy and overwhelming helplessness. You would give your own soul to see them safe and wholly evolved into the fullness of their destiny. You would pay any price; sacrifice any goal; reach any compromise to make them content and complete. THIS is motherhood and getting to document these first moments for you all- it leaves my heart so full as I lay my head down to sleep. Motherhood is simply beautiful. 


The Romney Family { Orange County Family Photographer} Corona Del Mar Family Session

I LOVED photographing this sweet little family of SIX from Utah! They came out here on family vacation and decided to capture some moments together along the beautiful coast since they don’t get this view everyday where they live! The excitement on the kids faces when they saw the water was priceless. It was a little reminder of just how lucky all us Californians are to have the luxury of going to the beach everyday ! ;) My goal with this session was to really capture that feeling you get when you are on vacation, worry-free enjoying the sunshine (though if you ask Heather, this mamma  will tell you it was quite windy & cold) Ha. They were such troopers and the kids braved the cold & wind for photos! Even though it wasn’t the sunshine they were hoping for, these moments they now have to cherish forever and to remember where they visited ! 

Thank you Heather (who is also a family photographer in Utah) for trusting me to capture these memories of your family !

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AMANDA + MATT // Corona Del Mar

Amanda came to me wanting to celebrate her graduating from Cal State Fullerton but also to celebrate her 4 year anniversary with Matt. This session was so much fun getting creative , incorporating pieces from her collage years like her school books and cap & gown.  The light was killer and we just had blast ! Matt was a huge help carrying all her books like GENTLEMEN, making her laugh during the session  and mommy came along carrying all her wardrobe changes. Meanwhile you could see in both their eyes (her moms & boyfriends) how proud they are of Amanda & all she has accomplished. She will be graduating with a Bachelors in Child Development and I couldn't be happier for her! And lastly, CONGRATS on your 4 year anniversary you two lovebirds! 

 

 

The Hoelzle Family {Newport Beach Family Photographer}

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{ M a t t + L a u r e n } // E n g a g e m e n t // Newport Beach Engagement Session

It doesn't matter what time of year it is, Newport Beach is always a gorgeous place for light & love and a perfect location for a Southern California engagement session. This fun couple {Matt & Lauren} wanted simplicity for their session so that the main focus could be their affection for one another and connection to the beach location. This lifeguard tower 10 is where they spent most of their days as a dating couple before being engaged . It is a sentimental location for them as they embark on new adventures as a married couple and new fur baby parents! 

THE PROPOSAL 

"After dating for Two and a half years Matt knew that he was ready to pop the big question. They had discussed a trip to New York with Matt's roommate Carl to visit their friend Jay. Matt knew this would be the perfect location. While Matt was busy planning and buying the ring, he had Jay walk through Central Park to scout out the perfect spot. With Jay's help the plan was finalized.

After spending 3 days in the city site seeing, touring, and enjoying time with friends the big day had arrived. They headed out to walk through Central Park with a group of friends. They were on their way to brunch at the Lighthouse in the middle of the park. When they arrived at the Oak bridge that Jay scouted out, Matt gave the "code word" to his friends to let them know he was about to propose so they could video and take photos of the event. While on the bridge posing for pictures, Matt caught Lauren by surprise and got down on one knee. As you all know, Lauren said YES!"

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