Fall is a season that brings warmth, beautiful colors, and the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones. I had the joy of photographing this sweet family during their fall mini shoot in Pleasanton. With autumn’s golden glow, the beautiful backdrop of fall foliage, and little Hudson’s infectious smile, it was an afternoon full of love, laughter, and sweet moments.
Read MoreReeny and Andrew’s destination wedding in Lake Tahoe began with a magical welcome dinner cruise aboard the Spirit Tahoe. The next day, their celebration continued at the luxurious Tahoe Blue Estate, a venue with unparalleled views of Lake Tahoe and the mountains. Reeny & Andrew said “I do” with one the prettiest backdrops I have ever photographed!
Read MoreThis summer, I had the opportunity to photograph the most magical wedding at Northstar Ski Resort. I've spent many winters snowboarding up here and I actually got engaged here in 2019, so it was a dream come true to be back at this venue, shooting a wedding 8,000 ft up in the sky. The couple, Jake and Holly, have such an incredible love story.
Read MoreKevin and Sandy's love story began on an app called Coffee Meets Bagel. After their first meeting, they quickly felt a strong connection and continued to see each other. It turned out that they both lived just a few miles apart, which made things even more convenient. They have been together for almost 5.5 years and have been patiently waiting for this big day!
Read MoreSO in love with this dreamy studio shoot I recently did for one of my besties who's expecting her first baby next month. This was my first time shooting a maternity session in a studio and I love the soft and romantic vibe we created.
We opted for warm background colors and simple flower props, letting this mama-to-be glow like the absolute goddess she is!
Such a special session documenting two good friends in a beautiful new season of their life! Our goal was to capture frame-worthy moments as they anticipate the arrival of their baby girl, Cora.
We were hoping to catch the golden hour light and this Folsom Lake location definitely delivered. The sunlight over the tall grass created such a magical and dreamy atmosphere and I was able to capture the exact photos I had envisioned.
What a dreamy winter wedding day for Kaitlin and Nick! Located in the heart of wine country, Montage Healdsburg was the perfect venue for their romantic and elegant celebration. Kaitlin and Nick, along with their amazing planner (Sarah at Cole Drake Events) put so much thought and care into the details of their wedding day. The winter-inspired florals added so much warmth to the overall aesthetic of the day. From the elegant table settings to their initials on orange peels, every aspect of the day was carefully considered and executed flawlessly.
Read MoreAfter a few seasons off, last year I finally had the time to bring back my fall mini sessions! Thank you to Heringer Family Winery for letting me host these back-to-back sessions on their beautiful property.
Minis are great for capturing families, engagements, announcements or maybe just even a lifestyle/portrait session! Enjoy a little look my 2022 Sacramento sessions and be sure to reach out early next year as they sell out quickly!
Read MoreI live right next to farm fields in Sacramento and this was the first year that I’ve seen sunflowers grown! I kept seeing these beautiful flowers glowing orange in the sunset and I just knew that I had to plan a session here!! So I called up my best friend and her husband (who live a mile away) for a quick mini shoot with their 4 month old, Colbie.
Read MoreLand’s End / Sutro Baths area is definitely a popular choice for sessions and the reason I never get tired of shooting there is I never know what kind of weather we are going to get. As someone who isn’t originally from the Bay, Karl the Fog still confuses me so much. It seems backwards that the summer months in SF are always cold and foggy and the best sunsets happen in winter!! For Maddie & Stephen’s session, I left the 112 degree heat in Sacramento and by the time I got to the beach it was only 65f - so wild!!
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