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Wondering how to include your dog in engagement photos? To make this the absolute best experience, here’s how I recommend you prep them for your session!!! First of all, wash your dog the day before your engagement session (unless you have an activity planned that day that will get them dirty again of course!). The […]

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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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If you’re looking to have a Sacramento garden wedding you need to see Maren and Tyler’s gorgeous wedding at the Gardens at Sutter Creek. It’s a total hidden gem that makes you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise, hidden garden oasis, and rustic barn setting all while feeling extremely cohesive. This venue had it […]

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Should you have a wedding first look? Below are the pros and cons, and even some alternative ideas!! Wedding First Look: The Pros Private moment for just the two of you! It’ll be one of the only moments you’re alone the entire day!! If you’re worried about crying too much during the ceremony or just […]

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This gorgeous Lake Tahoe CA wedding took place in their friend’s backyard and it blew my mind it was so stunning and personal! There is something extra magical about getting married in the mountains. Plus their style is to die for!!! Is boho rad a category? Because it should be and these two nailed it!!! […]

Your photographer wedding album options should hands down be the best out there!! But first, I’ll start by sharing why wedding albums are a must!!!! Wedding albums are the besttttt Truly, there is nothing like having the whole wedding day in your hands!!! A well-designed wedding album will perfectly tell the story of your wedding […]

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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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Wondering whether you should go with the wedding reception sweetheart table or wedding party head table? Here is just about every combination of wedding seating set up possible and their pros and cons! 1. Wedding Reception Sweetheart table If you’re wondering what a sweetheart table is, it’s a smaller dinner table just for you and […]