Newborn session on the sand at Newport Beach, Orange County

I’ll never get over how lucky we are in Orange County to be able to shoot on the beach all year round! This was a nice change to the usual newborn session at home. Not every Mama is ready for this adventure but I'm so glad this family was!

Unlike traditional posed studio sessions, lifestyle newborn photography focuses on connection and storytelling leaving room for the silly moments that inevitably comes along with working with young kids. Whether we’re at your home or at a beautiful Orange County beach at sunset, I try my hardest to make your session relaxed and baby-led. If baby needs to be fed we can pause or I can focus on older siblings running around and being their usual energetic selves!

I understand how to use the environment to create soft, flattering images without harsh flash or heavy props. These sessions are ideal for families who want their photos to feel natural, warm, and timeless.

A family portrait session at the beach bursting with joy!

These girls bounce up to me each time ready to go at every session! For people watching us I’m sure it looks like chaos but we always get the most genuine smiles and sweetest moments captured!

I specialize in natural light, lifestyle photography that highlights authentic connection — especially during beautiful beach sessions. Families with young children, especially energetic little girls, thrive in outdoor sessions. The beach provides space to explore while I gently guide you into flattering, natural poses that feel effortless and sometimes unstructured and completely hilarious.

We’re so lucky to have so many beautiful beaches to choose from in Orange County and it’s definitely one of my favorite places to photograph families.

20 minute mini session in the studio!

Sometimes all you need is 20 minutes and a simple white studio and you let the kids do their thing and shine!

Fairy Princess Party

So many gorgeous colors and details at this kids birthday party! Lia was turning 5 and her Mama decided this was the time to go all out with a party as fun for the kiddos as it was for the adults!

Wheeler Neverland Party!

This was one incredibly special party for 3 lucky siblings all celebrating their birthdays together with one big bash which was definitely as fun for the adults as it was for the kids!

No detail was left behind by Beijos Events and their talented group of vendors who all brought the magic. Everything from bounce houses, craft stations, reptiles, mermaid make overs, a visit from Tinker Bell and Captain Hook as well as multiple bars serving specialty cocktails for the big kids.

Vendors:  Design & Planning @beijosevents / Mama & Host @shanelwheeler_ / Photographer @alisonbernier / Second Shooter @teresaannphoto_ / Venue @newportbeachcc / Videographer @atlasrosestudios / Rentals @sweetsalvagerentals / Florals @notjustinnovels / Backdrops @goldiecrewcreative / Balloons @the.pop.shopllc @balloonworks_ / Arts & Crafts @createandcelebratekids / Signage & Details Design @chelceacreative / Laser Cut Items @creativeamme / DJ @adm_entertainment / Desserts @danielle_keene / Black Bounce House & Ball Pit @totsoffunn / Pink Bounce House & Bubble House @whatsbouncing / Soft Play @ohbabycosoftplay / Indian Camp Tent @wondertentparties / Cotton Candy & Churro Carts @thecloudcartco / Characters @theentertainmentcontractor @sheroesentertainment / Reptile Show @kidsreptileparties / Mermaids @once_upon_an_island 

A very special session at a very magical beach!

So much twirling, running, giggling, jumping and flying… it was almost impossible to edit this one down to 32 pictures! The joy just beams out of the photos!

An in home session with a leaf blower and a pup!

We packed a lot into this hour long session! The beauty of being at home for your photos is that you can let the kids take the lead. When these kiddos started getting antsy we headed out for a walk with the dog and then came back in for a little musical concert in the kitchen!

A mini portrait session at the park.

I’ve been photographing the Moy family since big brother was a squishy little bub barely able to sit on his own. After years of photo sessions including a maternity, newborn, parties and an extended family session including grandparents, I look forward to their sessions the same way I look forward to catching up with old friends. I say it all the time but one of my favorite things about this job is watching kids grow up!

Family Portraits at the beach!

Another sweet session with two wriggly cutie pies at my favorite beach!

A spring fling for three lucky sisters!

This party designed by Beijos Events was brimming with adorable details and fun activities for both the kiddos and parents a like.

Everything from a petting zoo from Little Horse on the Prairie, slime making with Create and Celebrate Kids and gorgeous craft cocktails for the parents by West Beverage.

The three birthday girls all had the time of their lives as you can see from all the happy smiles!

Vendors - Design & Planning - @beijosevents / Photographer - @alisonbernier / Rentals - @sweetsalvagerentals & @paltinumprophouse / Florals - @notjustinnovels / Signage & Details Design - @chelceacreative / Backdrop - @goldiecrewcreative / Balloons - @the.pop.shopllc / Laser Cut Items - @creativeamme / Large Flowers & Mushrooms  - @floral.lab.la / Tabletop - @merimeriparty @sophistiplate / Cakes - @danielle_keene / Bubble House - @whatsbouncing / Kid's Crafts - @createandcelebratekids / Petting Zoo - @littlehorseontheprairie / Bartender - @west_beverage / Bucket Hat Stitching - @psychic.stitch / Face Painter - @ocfacepaint / Tent Rental - @abovethetopevents

An in home newborn session with a very excited big sister!

Big sister kept this session very lively and full of giggles! She even knew how to make baby brother smile too! It was the perfect example of letting the kids be kids. In between the chaos there are always inevitably moments of calm and I’ll be ready to capture those before the toddler tornado takes off again!!

A Dolly Parton party for twin 8 year olds!

This adorable Dolly Parton themed party is the 5th party I’ve photographed for this sweet family. The Beijos Events team designed and planned this one ( as well as the others! ) and I think this one is my favorite one yet. “What would Dolly do?”… well she would throw a party at a horse ranch in Orange County, serve adorable sweet treats, pizza and drinks. Have multiple craft tables and of course horse back riding too! “It’s hard to be a diamond in a rhinestone world” but Stella and Charlotte and all their lucky friends managed to pull it off!

Vendors - Design & Planning - Beijos Events / Photographer - Alison Bernier / Invite, Signage & Details Design - @chelceacreative / Rentals - Sweet Salvage Rentals / Florals - Earth and Grace Co / Balloons - @bowiesballoons / Backdrops - @the.pop.shopllc / Desserts - @danielle_keene / Laser Cut Items - Creative Amme / Tabletop - Meri Meri and Sophistiplate / Arts & Crafts - Create and Celebrate Kids / Bounce House - What’s Bouncing / Catering - Bocconcini Pizza Co / Venue - Tager Ranch

Family portraits in the park

This sweet family have been with me for awhile now… ever since Mama was pregnant with little sister! At this point they feel like friends and I look forward to our sessions together each time. Here’s a few of my favorites from their most recent gallery.