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Meghan and Mark had such a beautiful and intimate San Francisco City Hall wedding with their closest friends and family. We had 3 different settings for portraits which was perfect! From their vibey hotel that they got ready in, to the their San Francisco City Hall wedding photos, and even some bridal portraits at The […]

Half Moon Bay Engagement Photos On The Beach

These Half Moon Bay engagement photos on the beach and along the trail with Hanieh and Brandon were just the sweetest! And they brought along their two sweet pups, Olive their Tricolor Aussie and Leo their yellow lab! The moment I first sew Hanieh and Brandon’s inquiry slide into my inbox, I knew that these […]

Maddy and Brian had the most whimsical redwood wedding day at Nestldown wedding venue. This venue sits on 36 acres in the Santa Cruz mountains! It’s absolutely magical, and the story of how the owners made it into what it is today is a beautiful story, which you can check out here! I’ve actually known […]

Aaron and Darlene had such a fun and beautiful Sacramento wedding at Le Reve Estate! This venue is insanely gorgeous, and its such a hidden gem in the Sacramento area! The Estate feels almost like a home away from home. It had such a charming feel yet modern amenities to make your wedding day as […]

Lauren and Joel’s Saureel Vineyards wedding in Placerville, California was so beautiful! These two are the sweetest couple, and I loved every second of shooting their wedding day! The weather for their day was perfect. I loved the simple yet elegant look of their wedding, with the rustic touches that they added. They chose such […]

These Pinecrest lake engagement photos will have you SWOONING and so inspired for your own engagement pictures! Laura & Timmy are self-described old souls and we knew a cozy cabin and quiet lake shoot would be the perfect fit for their engagement photos!! We started at Laura’s family cabin in Pinecrest where we captured photos […]

This rustic wedding venue in northern California is such a hidden gem!! Jenny and Jason got married at PT Ranch in Ione, CA!! It’s about an hour drive from Sacramento, and nestled in the most gorgeous country area! They have the most incredible spaces for getting ready, having the ceremony, and dancing the night away […]

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 […]