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Second Trimester Pregnancy Must-Haves
The second trimester of pregnancy can be an interesting time. You’re halfway there, right in the middle…
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Romantic Golden Hour Engagement Photos at Sunset Cliffs
This couple is absolute magic! I had such a great time photographing Lexy and Blake at Sunset Cliffs. It’s one of my FAVORITE San Diego locations for photo sessions. The views and vibes are just not something you can find anywhere else. I was honestly surprised we even made it to this session. My first
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Emotional Military Homecoming With Kids: First Deployment
What an honor it always is to capture a military homecoming, especially when it’s a family’s first deployment! I met Charlene and her three children at 32nd Street Naval base just as the Navy ship was pulling up. Thankfully, we knew we still had time to wait before anyone was let off. We waited and
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San Diego Maternity Military Homecoming
I seriously felt so honored to capture Crystal and Austin’s San Diego military homecoming! They have a baby boy together and will be expecting their second later this year. Standing at the pier in all of that emotion was truly amazing. I really look up to the men and women that leave for months at
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My Journey of Healing in Guatemala
My journey of healing in Guatemala is something that I will truly never forget. It’s one of those pivotal lifetime moments that completely transformed the world as I knew it. I’ve put off writing this blog while I let the whole experience really settle in. A few months ago, I received an email inviting me
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CONTENT CREATION + ELOPEMENTS
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Elopement To-Do List: Must-Have Tips for Your Intimate Wedding + La Jolla Elopement Pictures
When it comes to elopements, the magic is in the…
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Home Health : How to Create a Calm Environment at Home
Creating a home and space I truly love has been…
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San Diego Courthouse Elopement Guide: Breaking Tradition
Dear adventurous couple about to embark on the journey of…
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I’m Katie – a yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, content creator and mama of 3 in San Diego.
This little corner of the internet is where I share the tools, stories, and practices that have helped me
heal, break cycles and find myself again in the middle of motherhood.
Think of it as one mama passing along what’s actually worked – no perfection, no gatekeeping, just honest support and real-life healing.







