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Scribner Bend winery is a beautiful wedding venue off of the Sacramento river! It’s tucked back in gorgeous and quaint wine country just 15 minutes south of downtown Sacramento. What I love about Scribner Bend!! First of all, the wine is amazing! So if you two are wine fans then you definitely need to check […]

You heard back from your dream wedding photographer and they (hopefully!) set up a time for you to chat…and now you’re wondering what the heck you should even be paying attention to on the initial call to see if they’re a good fit?! 3 most crucial things to pay attention to! 1. Are they asking […]

Lodi Wedding & Love Story  It’s couples like Bre and Sean that make me sooo dang happy to be in Sacramento wedding photography!!! Seriously I wish I could photograph these two all day every day!!! They are two of the kindest and most FUN couples I’ve ever been lucky enough to work with!!!  Plus Bre […]

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Big Sur engagement photos may just be some of my favorites ever!!!  There’s a reason California’s Highway 1 is so famous- the scenic drive wrapping around the cliffs and overlooking the turquoise ocean is unbelievably beautiful!! I always recommend to my couples that they make their engagement session an adventure! When else in your life […]

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Are you planning a SLO wedding and looking for things for you and your guests to do while you’re there? This blog is perfect for you to reference and share with friends!!! I’m a wedding photographer in California and went to school in San Luis Obispo! I travel back often for weddings, elopements, and just […]

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Visiting Hawaii and looking for an Oahu engagement photographer?!! I can’t recommend an adventurous engagement session enough!!! No matter where you’re getting married, spending a morning or evening of your vacation to take these photos that’ll last a lifetime is 100% worth it!!! Also, even if you’re married, do yourself a favor and book yourself […]

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If you dream of gorgeous green pastures and rustic ranch vibes, these Sacramento engagement photos are seriously what dreams are made of!! Olivia and Mike’s engagement session holds an extra special place in my heart! I’ve known Mike since elementary school!!! Plus my husband and him have been best friends since childhood. We have so […]

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Okay so now that you’ve read about the considerations in Part 1, let’s walk through a Wedding Day timeline example!! The Scenario So let’s say the sun sets at 8pm, the couple is doing a first look, their getting ready space, ceremony and venue are at the same location, and they have a relatively small […]