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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 […]

Holly and Miles brought so much fun and the best energy to their engagement session in Santa Cruz! I love when couples decide to add a mixture of locations into their sessions because it adds so much variety! For Miles and Holly, the perfect combination was exploring the Santa Cruz Redwoods and then heading over […]

This Shark Fin Cove couples session on the beach with Leslie and her boyfriend was so much fun! Leslie was actually the winner of my first ever Instagram giveaway! Her and her boyfriend drove all the way from Las Vegas for this session, and they only stayed in the area for a day and a […]

Rachel C Photography - luxury sacramento wedding venue, first kiss after wedding ceremony

This Park Winters wedding is the perfect example of “country meets luxury”.  Undeniably, this high-end wedding venue in California provides the perfect backdrop for a charming, intimate wedding. Neggeen and Hung recently tied the knot at Park Winters, and their wedding was nothing short of breathtaking!! The couple’s wedding was all about the luxurious details, […]

Rachel C Photography - Bay area waterfront wedding venue, glen cove marina

Chad and Omar are the cutest and giddiest couple ever!!! They recently tied the knot in a charming and intimate wedding ceremony at The Lighthouse at Glen Cove Marina!! The happy couple opted for a classy beach-themed wedding, with blue details, and stunning suits that showcased their impeccable taste and style. Located in Vallejo, just […]

Rachel Christopherson Photography - North Shore Oahu wedding at Sunset Ranch, bride and groom photos

This North Shore Oahu Sunset Ranch Wedding was absolutely stunning!!! There are so many things I just love about this venue! If you’re looking for a Hawaii wedding venue, make sure you check out Sunset Ranch. It’s nestled into the mountains of North Shore and it’s the perfect combination of tropical paradise and laid back […]

Looking for jaw dropping golden gate bridge engagement photos, but away from the crowds?! This engagement session is for you! Kirby Cove is officially one of my favorite places to take photos in Northern California! It has sweeping views of the golden gate bridge, rolling lush hills, a cypress/eucalyptus/pine tree forest, and a misty beach […]

Rachel Christopherson Photography - Lake Tahoe engagement photos, engaged could

These winter Lake Tahoe engagement photos were SO fun!! Rowan and Chris were so easygoing and down for anything! Rowan had a very specific vision for these photos and even had the dress picked out before reaching out!! I absolutely loved getting to help bring her vision to life!! She’s a self-proclaimed winter-lover so this […]