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Here you can find recent weddings, adventures, and personal ramblings
Woodside Engagement Session
Woodside seems to be a place untouched by it seasons, stunningly beautiful and green all year round. The air is fresh and the sun is warm on the days the hills can hold off the cloud bank that rolls in from the ocean. This sunshine was exactly what we needed after weeks of rain in California, a perfect day for C&V’s elevated engagement session.
Downtown Santa Barbara Engagement
I’m always encouraging couples to incorporate their love story into their engagement photos. Whether it’s walking through a favorite park, stopping at in-n-out, or visiting museums, it’s a surefire way to feel comfortable in a sometimes awkward environment. For J & S, this was coffee and a picnic, with the gorgeous Santa Barbara County Courthouse as a backdrop.
We’re Engaged! Now What?
A practical guide to next steps in wedding planning
Hello and welcome Brides & Grooms to be! If you’ve landed on this page I hope that means you’ve just made the most exciting decision and are ready to jump in to the wedding planning world. It’s a large and often daunting task, and you don’t know what you don’t know. Here are some first steps to set you on your way.
A Lover’s Guide to Disneyland Photos
It’s no secret I’m a Disney lover. Having worked for the company and inside the parks for many years I try to find myself in this special spot as often as I can. I’ve been manifesting a Disney wedding on property for a bit (hint hint!) but running around the park with these two lovebirds was equally as sweet!
Downtown Honolulu Elopement
Most often when we hear about Hawaii elopements we envision unforgettable beaches and breathtaking mountain ranges, but too often the island’s stunning architecture is overlooked. We met up with Ger & Jamaica on the most beautiful day, a classic Oahu morning in downtown Honolulu. She looked absolutely stunning in this detailed lace gown and a uniquely modern bouquet.
Cornerstone Gardens, Sonoma
Kristen and Angelo's wedding day in Sonoma was a breathtaking springtime celebration filled with stunning floral arrangements and French-inspired details. The couple's first look under the redwood trees and stroll through the picturesque Cornerstone Gardens added to the charm of their romantic day.
Santa Barbara Courthouse Wedding
With her stunning beaches, unique mountains, and absolutely stunning architecture wherever you turn, this place has quickly become one of my favorite spots in California. I’ve always been a cold-and-foggy-NorCal-beach gal myself, but there is some sort of magic in the air here that may be convincing me otherwise.
Charleston Couples Session
Charleston is a photographers dream! I had such a great time with Will & Kate, who were celebrating both a wedding anniversary and had a very exciting announcement!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Engagement
Not a lot can beat the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on a summer day. It was such a fun and adventurous location for Jess & Troy, who made a last minute pivot as we discovered our original location was going to be overcast.
Lake Tahoe Elopement
Kaleb and Daria shared a beautiful and intimate ceremony along the rocks of Lake Tahoe, right on the border of California and Nevada. The woodsy, adventurous feel couldn’t have been a better backdrop for these two.
Whimsical Wedding at the Gilroy Gardens
I’ve always been a sucker for a unique wedding venue. Unconventional spaces like libraries, museums, and national parks are a huge favorite, but after years of seeing brides walk through Disneyland a colorful theme park wedding has been at the top of my list!
A Summer Wedding at the Maple Lawn
Surrounded by gorgeous blooming magnolia trees, on a radiant sunshiney day, Markkus and Maharlika stood hand in hand and exchanged their vows. From the start the bride had expressed that she wanted a simple, garden inspired wedding celebrated with close friends and family. You could see how her love for Jane Austen influenced the design of this day.
A Griffith Observatory Anniversary Session
If your idea of L.A. is hot, crowded, and hours of misery in traffic, you’d be correct. We knew exactly what we were getting in to on a Saturday evening in May, at the peak of Southern California’s touristy season. Despite that, we just couldn’t stay away from a staple of the city’s history and architecture, the Griffith Observatory.
Moongate Lounge Wedding
After six years of long distance, many cross country flights, and even a worldwide shut down, high school sweethearts Katie and Derek threw the party of a lifetime! The two met in their childhood home of San Francisco, which was the perfect backdrop of their vibrant, multicultural celebration. K&D then brought the party to the historic Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown. Guests and passing tourists were delighted with lion dancers during a cocktail hour thats spilled out onto the street and under the iconic Chinese lanterns.
The Royal Hawaiian
A Spring Wedding at the Berkeley Faculty Club
On one of the prettiest days, right when spring starts turning into summer, Lauren and Micah were married! Friends and family gathered at the beautiful Faculty Club at the UC Berkeley campus. This surprising hidden gem of a venue is a perfect example of the Californian Craftsman style. Surrounded by redwoods and oak trees, the two let the natural beauty of the property shine through.
Planning the perfect proposal
Perhaps you’ve stumbled across this blog because you are already in the works of planning something special. Perhaps it’s been sent to you as a sneaky hint to - cough cough- hire a photographer- get a jump on planning. Whatever he case may be, this post will offer insight from a photographers perspective on how to pop the question in the most perfect way.
Engagement Session at the Lafayette Reservoir
A Family Session at Turtle Bay
As a photographer, there are certain photoshoots that stick with you long after the session is over. The S Family is one such family that I had the pleasure of photographing this past March while visiting Oahu.
Yosemite Engagement - Cindy & Erick
This day in Yosemite National Park felt like a dream. Warm spring weather with a snow capped Half Dome, a magical and rare day that you can sunbathe and snow sled in the same hour.