Hannah and Josh’s Sacramento capitol park engagement was absolutely perfect!!! The two originally weren’t exactly sure what kind of location they wanted to shoot in for their photos, but ultimately decided they wanted a mix of greenery and city vibes!! The California state capitol was the perfect combination to bring their photo dreams to life!! […]

This glacier point Yosemite elopement has all of the inspiration you need to plan yours!!  Tina & Josh’s elopement was MAGICAL. Their favorite thing to do together is visiting national parks. They even have a pact to visit one in every state! So naturally, Yosemite was the perfect place for them to tie the knot!!!  […]

Wondering how to come up with the list of wedding family photos and looking for wedding family photo ideas? As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen all sorts of different combinations. From only having immediate family members in formal family portraits to extensive extended family combinations!! So what’s right for you? Every family is different so […]

If you’re looking up specific steps on how to elope in Hawaii and start planning, this is for you!!! First of all, congratulations!!! Eloping in Hawaii is the absolute BEST! I’m so excited for you guys and want to share some advice on how to get started! 1. Select the island and location!! All of […]

This is for anyone looking for how to give a toast at a wedding!! I’m no expert, however, I’m a wedding photographer who has listened to tons of wedding speeches over the years! There are several things that amazing toasts have in common and I want to share that with you here!! Length of the […]

These Lake Tahoe engagement photos have to be some of my all time favorite!!  First of all, Kat and Ryan are two of the biggest sweethearts! They met me bright and early in Lake Tahoe so that we could capture sunrise photos at Emerald Bay. While it was still a gorgeous morning, I do have […]

Mt Tam engagement photos are always some of my absolute favorites!! If you combine taking photos in Muir Woods with Mt. Tam, you’ll get the richest variety in your photos! It has a little bit of everything from gorgeous vibrant forests, to rolling green hills, to the most perfect view of the ocean!! It’s the […]

This blog post is all about getting to know me a little more – complete with a mixture of professional photos & iPhone photos!!! 🙂 My love story & family I live in Sacramento, CA with my husband and three pups!!! My husband, Sam, and I met in high school freshman year on day one! […]