Julie Irene Photography

Julie Irene Photography Southern California's leading portrait photography studio located in San Clemente. Specializing in

Two summer weekends left available on my calendar. If this is the summer your family is all together, reach out. It doe...
06/24/2026

Two summer weekends left available on my calendar. If this is the summer your family is all together, reach out. It doesn't happen as often as we think it will

Dr. Christina Jenkins is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who also runs an aesthetic medicine clinic in Irvine. She ...
06/09/2026

Dr. Christina Jenkins is a board-certified colorectal surgeon who also runs an aesthetic medicine clinic in Irvine. She built both practices around one idea: that patients deserve to feel heard, safe, and genuinely cared for.

She came in a little camera-shy. She left with these.
That's the job.

She Means Business sessions booking now. Link in bio.


This is what an extended family session actually looks like before you see the final images.Two strobes on the beach are...
06/02/2026

This is what an extended family session actually looks like before you see the final images.

Two strobes on the beach are a must with this many people if you plan on getting that gorgeous sunset perfect. Twenty-some people in eucalyptus trees requires hauling some stools.

Then you have me trying to get everyone to look the same direction at the same time, which never happens.... but good thing I know how to head swap!

Swipe to the last slide.
That's the part they actually hang on the wall.

Yesterday I took a mental break. I’ve been dealing with some perimenopause symptoms for the last few years and the wors...
06/01/2026

Yesterday I took a mental break. I’ve been dealing with some perimenopause symptoms for the last few years and the worst part of it all has been my sleep.

2am. Wide awake. Again.

my mind goes from thing to thing – nothing important, not one clear thought I could actually grab onto. I’m laying there doing breathing exercises, hoping that will help but sometimes that just makes me more aware that I’m still awake. My heart’s going a little faster than it should be. I’ve read enough about cortisol at this point to understand why, but understanding something and being able to fix it are two different things.

I have been doing everything. Functional medicine appointments, every few months, bloodwork, daily workouts because they’re supposed to help, supplements I could fill a small cabinet with. I just received a cooling mattress pad last week in hopes that will help as well. I cut off all caffeine after 10 AM. Even warm showers at night. Next step I’m gonna consider acupuncture.

Some months are great. Then all of a sudden weeks will go by without one good night sleep.

The thing that nobody told me about perimenopause is that it’s different for everybody. Nobody hands you and manual, and most of the advice you get doesn’t actually apply to you.

I’m figuring it out. Slowly. Some nights are better than others.

If you’re in the same place, I generally love to know what’s helping you. I’m sharing this for no other reason then I know I’m not the only one lying awake at 2 AM doing math and how many hours of sleep I can still get.

The women who book She Means Business sessions have almost always been doing amazing things and running serious business...
05/28/2026

The women who book She Means Business sessions have almost always been doing amazing things and running serious businesses for years. Speaking at conferences, writing books, building something real. And still using headshots that don't match any of it.

I hear some version of this on almost every first call: they've been meaning to update their images but haven't found someone who would take the time to understand what they're building before picking up a camera.

That's the part I take seriously. Before every She Means Business session, we talk through the business, the goals, what the images need to do. Then we shoot — hair and makeup at my San Clemente studio, multiple looks, real behind-the-scenes footage they can use for their business. After the session, they will be featured in She Means Business Orange County magazine at campaign-end and invited to the Gallery Exhibition and Cocktail Party.

We still have 17 spots available for the current campaign.

https://julieirene.com/she-means-business-orange-county/

Summer is almost upon us. This is the time of year the whole family may actually be in the same place. Cousins running...
05/27/2026

Summer is almost upon us. This is the time of year the whole family may actually be in the same place.

Cousins running around and having fun. The grandparents getting all their hugs and snuggles in with the grandkids. Someone is grilling and there is always that one complaining about the sand or heat. And sadly, nobody has thought about portraits — because why would they? The moment feels infinite.

It isn't.

I've been photographing families for almost 20 years, and the sessions I think about most are the extended family ones. Not because they are the most complicated to coordinate (they are), but because I feel they are the most important. From personal experience I had these done before my father passed and those photos I treasure the most.

If your family is together this summer, it's worth a conversation with everyone to make it happen.

My studio is in San Clemente. Sessions booked by retainer, and summer fills faster than people expect. If you've been thinking about reaching out, the sooner the better.

03/27/2026

They saw how it was being done…. and said, “we’re doing it differently.”

No roadmap.
No support.
No paycheck for years.
A pandemic 18 months in.
And babies in the middle of it all. Because why not. 😏

And still… they built it.

An award-winning hospital.
A powerhouse team of women.
A business that actually cares - about pets and people.

Oh - and they didn’t stop there.
They’re now helping other women step into ownership too.

This is what it looks like when you stop waiting… and just go for it.

If that little voice in your head has been whispering “what if”… this is your sign.

Contact me if you’re building something bold - I want to feature you.

02/25/2026

She Means Business.

Two women.
Zero apologies.

Behind every successful brand is a face people trust. And trust begins with visibility.

If you’re building something extraordinary… your presence should reflect it.

High-level women don’t hide.
They lead.

DM me if you’re ready for your brand to match your ambition.





02/24/2026

You finally stopped waiting for the “perfect time“.

The kids are growing.
The sunsets keep showing up.
In one day, this season will just be… a memory.

This is your reminder to be in the photos.
Not when you lose 10 pounds.
Not when life slows down.
Not “next year“.

Now.

which one are you in right now?
The quote “we need updated photos” stage
The “I’ve been meaning to call” stage
Or the “we’re overdue by 5 years” stage?

Tell me below. I’m curious.



If updating your headshot has been sitting on your to-do list for… Let’s say… A while… This might be why.it’s not that y...
02/19/2026

If updating your headshot has been sitting on your to-do list for… Let’s say… A while… This might be why.

it’s not that you don’t care.

It’s that:
You don’t know what to wear.
You think you don’t look good in photos.
Or putting yourself out there feels vulnerable.

Here’s the truth.

Every woman you see confidently showing up online once felt the same way.

The difference?
She decided to step forward anyway.

If you’re ready to be seen in a way that actually feels aligned with who you are now… Let’s talk.

Send me a message to get more information about my She Means Business Campaign.

Thank you Kristen and Celine for being part of the She Means Business Campaign


Thank you to Lucy from for the gorgeous makeup.

Address

971 Calle Negocio, Suite 200A
San Clemente, CA
92673

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+19498875928

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