Your love is art. Let’s capture it.
Orange County FAMILY Photographer
FOR THE MOMENTS YOU WILL WANT TO REMEMBER EXACTLY AS THEY WERE
Romantic, artful family photography for mothers who want beautiful images that feel like their family.
Hi, I'm Annika — an Orange County family photographer, artist and mother with a deep love for capturing the art in everyday moments. I believe the best photographs happen somewhere between beautifully guided portraits and the moments you couldnt have planned. My approach is relaxed, intentional and centered around creating images that feel like your family- not a version of someone elses.
I'm Annika
[ON-IK-UH] because we're close like that
The years with your children are fleeting. I create photographs that preserve more than what your family looked like- they hold onto the connection, personality and little moments that made this season yours.
Newport Beach, Corona Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Jan Juan Capistrano, Irvine, Coto De Caza, Anaheim
Lets take a brief moment in time and save it forever. Like a message in a bottle, to find when you need it the most
BEAUTIFULLY GUIDED
a different kind of family session
You wont be left wondering what to do in front of the camera. I'll guide you through flattering portraits, natural movement and simple prompts while leaving room for the moments that happen organically.
styled without the stress
From wardrobe guidance to my curated client closet, i'll help you create a cohesive look that photographs beautifully without making your family feel overly coordinated.
connection over perfection
designed for women, too
I chase photographs that look like your family- not a collection of perfect smiles. Expect movement, laughter, cuddles and the in-between moments alongside the portraits you'll frame.
With more than 20 years of experience in hair and makeup, I understand how to use light, angles and direction to help you feel confident and look your best in photographs.
from planning to photographs, its all taken care of
plan
prepare
photo time
remember
We talk through your vision, wardrobe and the feeling you want your photographs to have.
I will help with styling your family, location and everything you need before session day.
Your guide through beautiful portraits, I will leave room for genuine connection and of course, fun.
The finished gallery becomes a record of this season- ready to print, share and frame.
See the full experience
Your family, Beautifully photographed
The client closet
Orange County, your way
Orange County, your way
"Annika is amazing at her craft and has captured the most amazing moments of my children and family. These are photos I will keep for a lifetime! She not only gets posed photos but captured natural moments as they happen. Highly recommend!"
mariam i.
words like honey
"From our yearly family photos to maternity sessions and extended family portraits, every single time, the photos are stunning. She has an amazing ability to capture our boys being their true selves, and she makes the entire experience enjoyable."
elizabeth r.
"Annika is the best! We have used her multiple times and she always delivers the most beautiful pictures. She is also the nicest, sweetest person! When she photographed my shy son, she made him feel very comfortable and captured him beautifully. If I could I would buy every single photo she captured!"
le c.
"She catches the most incredible moments and creates the best memories for years to come! The hardest part for me was deciding what images I wanted to print because I loved so many of them."
nene c.
