Body Shaming

I am against body shaming. I think everyone should be against body shaming. And it’s sad to see someone body shame someone else. GLSEN said to me “our research shows that students are most often victimized and discriminated against due to their weight, looks, and sexual orientation. We have a lot of work a headContinue reading “Body Shaming”

Pena Family Session

Portrait Session|San Diego, CA I loved photographing the Pena family! I love being a Hearts Apart photographer. The Pena kids are super adorable. From left to right: Madison, Mathew, and Bentley. Loved working with this family. If you’d like to book a session email me at elleljackson@yahoo.com.

Welcome Home Avara!

Homecoming|Marine|Camp Pendleton, CA I was contacted by Kara to see if I could do her homecoming photos. She was surprising her husband. I had an idea. I sent her friend out with a phone to say she had a recorded greeting for him. Then Kara ran out and surprised him!! He was super happy toContinue reading “Welcome Home Avara!”

Haley and Brooke’s Session

Portrait Session|San Diego, CA Haley and Brooke are an amazing couple. By the time I left their session the slight twang I have in my accent had come back. They have just moved to San Diego and this is their first duty station. I am glad that I had opportunity to work with these 2Continue reading “Haley and Brooke’s Session”

Nichole and Michael’s Session

Portrait Session|Hearts Apart|Poway, CA I love working with Hearts Apart. They are a wonderful organization that gives back to our Military Community. Nichole and Michael are a lovely couple. Nichole and Katie are actually friends. You saw Katie’s session earlier. I loved working with both Nichole and Michael. And look forward to working with themContinue reading “Nichole and Michael’s Session”

Welcome Home Juan

Military Homecoming|San Diego, CA Rachel contacted me and asked if I was available for the USS Zumwalt homecoming. The USS Zumwalt was built in Bathe, Maine and was making her way to her homeport in San Diego, CA. Rachel had this awesome sign made. And of course there is nothing like spotting your husband walkingContinue reading “Welcome Home Juan”

Michelle and Kyle’s Session

Portrait Session|Poway, CA Michelle and Kyle may look very familiar to you. As I was their homecoming photographer. Michelle had contacted me about booking a Portrait Session. During the session I had made a comment to Kyle that I could make it snow. I loved working with both Michelle and Kyle. They were up toContinue reading “Michelle and Kyle’s Session”

Christmas with the Hammacher’s

Portraits|Holiday Card Mini Session|Spring Valley, CA I was so happy when Michelle and Brad returned as a client. But I was even more happy to add Axel as a client. I photographed Michelle’s maternity session. Axel looked super cute in his reindeer outfit. And look at Michelle. She looks amazing after just having their firstContinue reading “Christmas with the Hammacher’s”

De Leon Homecoming

Homecoming|Military|San Diego, CA The VMGR 352 came back from deployment. Ashley had contacted me about being her photographer for her homecoming session. She was pregnant at the time and had her son 3 weeks before her husband returned. It was beyond amazing watching him meet his son for the first time. To hold him, cuddleContinue reading “De Leon Homecoming”

Session with the Robbins

Portrait Session|Beach Session|Hearts Apart|San Diego, CA I happily work with Hearts Apart and was asked if I could do the Robbins session. If you don’t know about Hearts Apart they work with military families who have loved ones serving abroad. Hanna, William, and McKenna are an adorable family. I enjoyed working with the three ofContinue reading “Session with the Robbins”