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Here you can find recent weddings, adventures, and personal ramblings
A Love Letter to San Francisco
I’ve been lucky to call San Francisco my home since the day I was born. This city, with its own unique highs and lows, always leaves such an impression on anyone who comes to visit. From the winter sunbathers in golden gate park to the summertime wind and fog, I cherish all the wonderful vignettes of life here.
This day was no exception. With heavy rain forecast for us all day, we had to make some last minute pivots. Even when the sun came out we kept to our rain plan as the weather was going to be unpredictable. I couldn’t imagine anything better.
A Filoli Engagement Session
During my first consultation call with M & M, this beautiful bride mentioned a Jane Austen aesthetic for the inspiration for their summer wedding. Oh boy did I take that sliver of info and run with it! I mentioned Filoli as being a perfect backdrop for an engagement session that would compliment this theme. If you know me you know I love being here and will find any excuse to come enjoy this property!
South Mountain Sunsets
Nothing beats an Arizona sunset. Whenever I get the opportunity to show friends some of my favorite spots near Phoenix I always take them to the South Mountain! It’s become a wild hotspot in the past couple of years. Grant and I had our own engagement session there in 2016 and we had nearly the whole mountain to ourselves. Despite its well deserved spike in popularity, the spot is still such a treat to photograph.
A Cozy Vineyard Wedding
Ali and Greg shared the sweetest, coziest fall wedding at Oak Farm Vineyards in Sonoma. Surrounded by beautiful trees and an idyllic pond, the quiet vineyard was the perfect backdrop for the two to exchange vows.
Ethereal Maternity Session
It is not an easy feat to mentally prepare for your maternity photos. After months of physical, emotional, and hormonal changes it can take a lot of courage to put on a dress and pretend to be who you were seven or eight months ago, but luckily this woman is not shy of a challenge. I could sense she was not quite feeling like herself when we first started chatting (yet she still absolutely ROCKED this session, sheesh!) but something she said at the end of this beautiful sunset truly lodged within my heart and made me so, so proud:
Villa Siena Arizona Wedding
Talk about a breath of fresh air for Arizona weddings! Don’t get me wrong, I love the desert landscape and those sweeping, dramatic sunsets, but the Villa Siena is the sweetest hidden gem of a venue, and the perfect spot for Matt and Ivy to celebrate with their loved ones.
Madonna Inn Wedding
Kim & John exchanged vows on a gorgeous, sunshiney spring day at the Madonna Inn. This historic hotel has become beloved in the SLO area (and beyond!) for its bright, quirky architecture and decadently themed rooms.
Evan & Giorgia
Dez & Jeremiah, The Astro Motel Elopement
The Astro Motel is truly Santa Rosa’s best kept secret. The property has been immaculately refurbished down to the last detail, with so many fun surprises in every corner. The orange and blue color scheme give a playful retro Palm Springs vibe while still feeling fresh and accessible. As much as I love some mid-century kitsch you don’t need to be a die-hard retro fan to enjoy this space.
S&J, Mill Creek
The Palace of Fine Arts
A perfect sunset in San Francisco is a rare and wonderful thing. Viktoria and Rajeev braved the city on a blustery fall day, and we were rewarded with such a breathtaking evening.
In Case of a Rainy Wedding Day
If you are a type-A, June-Wedding type bride I can already hear you coming. I get it, rain on your wedding sounds like the worst possible outcome for a day that you have been looking forward to for so long. But I’m here to tell you, rainy wedding days are just as special, beautiful, and wonderful as any other! Here is my practical guide for what to do if it rains on your wedding day.
Stuart & Nafiseh, day-after Wedding Portraits
A day-after session doesn’t necessarily have to be the day after your wedding. It’s perfect if you want your bouquet and jewelry all in the same place, but we can schedule these up to a month after your big day. It’s best to not schedule them too far out, that way you’re more likely to receive these images along with your wedding day album. If that isn't important, some couples schedule this session a year after as a way to celebrate their anniversary.
The Perfect Christmas Session
I am such a sucker for all things Christmas! I love seeing the holly, wreaths, and lights going up. It’s all so magical and it had to be incorporated at this beautiful family session at Filoli. If you’ve never been, the historic home hosts one of the coolest evening light displays in the greater bay area. This session I aimed to lean into the festive elements while still having clean, timeless portraits.
2022 Wedding Awards
This year was absolutely epic for weddings! I was so fortunate to serve some of the sweetest couples, each with unique events that were true to them. From running around in 100+ degree heat, partying on the dance floor, and pool jumps, this year has been absolutely unforgettable. I want to thank each and every one of my couples for having me part of their day. I look back on each of these events and sincerely think, “Wow, I think this one was my favorite,” all for different reasons.
The Q Family
My last newborn session for the year of 2022! Baby M was so beautiful. At two weeks old she was already so aware and interested in the world around her. We had to take the opportunity for some festive photos while she could still fit into a Christmas stocking!
Shakespeare Classics
Maddie & Jack
Maddie and Jack’s intimate backyard wedding in the San Francisco Bay Area. Open field ceremony and a sweet picnic styled reception, with an epic bridal party pool jump at the end of the day!
Questions to Ask Your Photographer
Finding the right photographer can be a daunting task. In a time where everyone has a camera in their pocket, it can be challenging to decipher who will best represent you for years to come. I hope these questions and answers will give you an insight into the photography business, so you can feel confident in your investment!
The Rojas Family
What a stunning fall we’ve had! This beautiful family session was nestled right in the middle of the San Francisco Bay Area. The leaves were vibrant, the sun was warm, and we had the most perfect sunshiney glow