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If you aren’t able to have a Fort Bragg wedding, then you definitely need to schedule your engagement photos there at least!!! This Fort Bragg CA engagement session ended up being some of my favorite photos of all time!!! I’m officially adding this spot to my top NorCal locations! Jenny and Jason often visit Fort […]

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When I think of Oahu engagement photos, I think of stunning quiet beaches like this and meeting incredible people like Matt & Raye!!! These two were such a blast and I love how they brought a sweet dog (and yes I mean “a” dog, not “their” dog). I didn’t know until halfway through the shoot […]

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Here are my top 4 tips for what to wear for engagement photos! 1. Look at your photographer’s style Look at your photographer’s Instagram or website for inspiration! You’ll likely notice that a lot of couples they show are wearing similarly colored and styled outfits!! While you should absolutely dress like yourself, if you love […]

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These San Luis Obispo engagement photos are some of my favorite EVER!!! I may be biased but SLO is one of the most beautiful places in California and such a hidden gem!!  Madison and Jackson are actually local to Sacramento (like me!) but they opted for a wedding package with a bonus of taking engagement […]

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I’m obsessed with Santa Cruz engagement photos! I grew up going there every summer with my best friend’s family. One of my favorite things about my photography career is that I’ve gotten to go back so often and capture so many love stories!!! Kelsey and Quin are getting married next year and booked me for […]

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You’re looking for a Kauai elopement photographer and ALSO starting to plan your most perfect vacation while you’re there!!! Well not only am I a wedding and elopement photographer but I’ve also spent tons of time in Hawaii because I have family there!  Also, we spent our own honeymoon on this beautiful island and I […]

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Wanting creative engagement photos?!! Yazzi & Rajeev’s In-n-out engagement photos are the perfect example of weaving your personality into the shoot!! The two love In-n-Out and wanted half of their photos to be taken there (the first half of the session was at a nearby winery!).  This session was a VIBE! I loved that they […]

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 […]