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If you’re looking for Save the Date tips including when to send them, where to print them, and what information to include on them, you’re in the right place!!! When to send Save the Dates  For local weddings (or weddings that are local to most of the guests) I recommend sending out the save-the-dates about […]

These Castello di Amorosa engagement photos include sweeping castle views, vineyards, and just a hint of Game of Thrones vibes!!  Bay Area Engagement Photos Diana and Edwin live in Southern California but flew into the Bay Area just so that they could take their engagement photos here. They described themselves as a laid back and […]

I absolutely LOVE capturing proposals as a Sacramento and San Francisco proposal photographer! There are so many gorgeous spots to have your photos taken in either location! Whether you’re opting for the busy streets of the city, a hidden corner in a beautiful park, or during an incredible hike!! There are so many amazing spots […]

As a bay area engagement photographer, I often find myself traveling all over Northern California!! I love when couples decide to take their engagement photos somewhere unique or entirely special to them!! Brandy and Derek absolutely love the Calistoga area so they opted to make a weekend out of it for these engagement photos! They […]

As a Big Sur wedding photographer, I have a couple of favorite places to take engagement photos. From shooting weddings and elopements there to engagement sessions here, I absolutely love this location!!! Rori and Brett are getting married near the bay area, but wanted adventurous engagement photos in Big Sur!! Rori grew up nearby in […]

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Being a Yosemite engagement photographer is the dream because I get to capture these incredible memories for adventurous couples like Natalie and Mike!!! Natalie reached out to me about taking photos at Glacier Point and Taft Point. I was over the moon excited as I always am when someone reaches out about Yosemite!!! Generally, I […]

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These Hawaii family photos are the dream Waikiki vintage vibes!!!! Amanda and her family live on the North Shore of Oahu so they have plenty of everyday photos in remote areas of the island. For their family photos, they opted for the height of iconic Waikiki photos to capture the hustle and bustle of the […]

Wondering when to book a wedding photographer?! This is going to break down the timeline from when to book your photographer to sending out your save-the-dates!! So first of all, CONGRATULATIONS on getting engaged!!! That’s so dang exciting. If you’re anything like me, wedding photos are your top priority!! They are the only tangible memories […]