I’ve been dreaming of doing a Tahoe session since moving to Sacramento last year, so when Perry let me know they were in town visiting family and wanted to do their session there I was stoked! As I was driving around Donner Lake, I actually pulled off the side of the road to check my phone for a new trail, and BAM! right there in front of me was the most magical wooded area.
Read MoreI met Kira and David out by Tomales Bay at the furthest point of Point Reyes. I’d never been this far out on the point before and the whole drive there was so pretty; I knew it was going to be an awesome session. Kira and David have done this hike multiple times while they were dating, so it was meaningful for them to get some photos here now that they are engaged.
Read MoreValerie and Sam, where to begin?! First thing to note is that yes, this is a real couple, and no, they are not in fact models hired for a wedding magazine. When Val first reached out to discuss their wedding day plans, I immediately searched up Ardenwood Historic Farms and started to envision all the dreamy photos we were going to capture.
Read MoreWell, hello there. Let me just start by staying this styled shoot is nothing like I imagined it would be… but that seems to be the theme for 2020, doesn’t it? For starters, it definitely didn’t involve me being on the other side of the camera!
Read MoreWhat a hidden gem! The Barns at Cooper Molera is a little oasis in Monterey, tucked just off the coast. The adobe is historic and dates all the way back to 1827! The Barns have been beautifully updated to host romantic and intimate events such as Nicole & Kyle’s summer wedding. This venue was a PERFECT backdrop for Nicole’s vision of jewel tones, greenery and soft candlelight. Can we just pause a second and look at all those floral and table details?! I tried to cull it down to a few of my faves but they truly need their own blog post.
I had the pleasure of meeting Nicole & Kyle a few months before their wedding day to take their engagement photos and learn a little more about their love story. With an intimate wedding guest list of just 50, they were really able to focus on the little things and spend quality time with each guest.
Read MoreWhen Cassy and Richard first reached out about their Mendocino wedding I was STOKED. I had only been to this part of northern California once before and I couldn't wait to get back to the gorgeous Highway 1 views.
We started the day at the MacCallum House where they were both getting ready. Cassy looked drop dead gorgeous in her Made With Love dress and all her girls lost it when they saw her done up and ready. We then drove to a beautiful bluff overlooking the turquoise blue water where Richard and Cassy had their first look. The ceremony took place on the cliffside underneath this stunning natural tree arch. We then headed back to MacCallum house for some dinner and dancing to cap off this perfect day! Oh, also please note their puppy, Ollie, looking incredibly dapper in his bowtie.
Read MoreAlex & Ben tied the knot at the beautiful Julia Morgan Ballroom right in the heart of San Francisco. It’s not often that I get to shoot a wedding strictly in the city and I loved getting creative in the concrete jungle. The Porush wedding was a classy affair; with the bridesmaids wearing all black, the men in tuxes, and the ballroom decked out in incredible florals by The Bloom Bar Co.
After their first look in the Omni Hotel lobby, we took to the streets to get some killer bridal party shots. The day was filled with many fun traditional Jewish wedding events like the Tish, followed by the signing of the Ketubah. The ceremony took place in the grand lobby before we moved upstairs for the festivities. The night was filled with many great toasts, an epic Hora dance and a live band that rocked the party all night.
Read MoreYay!! These babes are married!!
Seth & Elena have been together for eleven years, so to say this day was highly anticipated by their friends and family would be an understatement! Elena and Seth met in middle school and have been this inseparable power couple since. The day was filled with SO MUCH love, laughs, and possibly the BIGGEST and most beautiful bridal party ever. They Greek danced the night away and ended with a bang (back when sparklers were allowed in CA!)
Read MoreSix months ago I attended Unravel Workshop and it was hands down the best thing I’ve ever done for my business. I met some of the most creative souls and learned SO many valuable things. Sure, I learned how to take better photos, evoke better emotions, edit more consistently, but I think the most eye-opening thing was being reminded how powerful my job is. After the wedding day (or any session) I am literally the only person that is left with those tangible memories. Pretty scary thought… you bet I back those suckas up to 4 different hard-drives now.
Read MoreExactly one month ago Broc and I got engaged!!! On the three year anniversary from our first kiss, Broc slipped this rose gold beauty on my hand while we were snowboarding in Tahoe.
Our proposal story begins like most: one person acting weird and the other cold and irritated. Broc had set it up to propose at the 2pm Northstar Tōst, but it was snowing so hard that it was canceled that day. Broc was acting sketchy all day, and when he didn’t want to drink a beer at the lodge, I knew something was seriously off. He was on his phone and said he wanted to meet up with friends, but he was actually trying to still set it up in secret with the manager.
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