My name is Edna, and I’m a fashion and editorial photographer. I am an extensively published and award winning fine art portrait photographer for the LA and OC area. I have over 27 years of professional photography experience and I LOVE SHOOTING GRADS! I mean c’mon how fun is it to trot around with young beautiful kids with their lives ahead of them, ready to take on the world! It is so much fun and I feel honored that I get to photograph them and help them not only prepare for their futures but gives all the moms and dads out there an heirloom piece of art that they will treasure for the rest of their lives!

  I don’t like to just think of these session as grad sesions or senior portraits.. I feel like with me you get the full model experience with off camera lighting, natural posing, fashion posing and lots of behind the camera looks during your grad session.

To prepare

Please be sure to have your make up done. Normally you are gonna want to go heavier than you normally would wear your make up. Fake lashes always look great .. if that is your thing. My make up artist charges $250.00 for hair and make up but you don’t have to use my artist you can get your hair and make up done where ever you prefer.

Also get a mani and pedi for those gorgeous hands on face poses.

Having your hair professionally done ensures stunning, gorgeous locks in every image. From braids, to curls, to feathers in your hair; it’s all wonderful.

By booking with me you have access to my client wardrobe I have some pretty cool dresses, but if you are not interested in something so glam.. you can always just bring 2-. outfits. I normally recommend something cute like a sweet summer dress or something flowy in the fall. I also love jeans and a cute top. Then maybe, something a little more glam! It’s up to you but see this as your fashion session so have fun!

Getting ready for your shoot!

the day before Go and get your Mani Pedi

the day of the session

Morning: Go out to breakfast with your mom

Around noon: Go and get your hair done

Mid Day: Get all your outfits together

4 Hours before sunset: Get your make up done

2 Hours before sunset: Meet me at location with first outfit on

Sunset: Best time for photos!

After Sunset: Go out to dinner and have fun with your mom.. You deserve it!

After the session, I’m here to guide you through the ordering process and design custom art for your home.

After the pictures are edited, I’ll have you and your parents either come to my home studio or meet with me over zoom depending on your distance from my home. You’ll see a slideshow with all your beautiful images. Then we’ll choose your favorites and design any custom products. You’ll be able to see samples so you can feel the luxury and get a better idea if this is right for you.

Images are ready for viewing about a week or two after the photo session.

I believe in getting everything right straight in camera so I don’t have to do very much retouching. I do remove things that are temporary like acne, dark circles, hair fly aways. Anything permanent I do not like scars, moles, braces etc, unless requested.

I do smooth skin but it’s never plastic or fake looking and I want you to  be comfortable with the retouching so you can let me know if its too little or too much! Generally I like to brighten eyes and add an extra pop of color and contrast!