One of my favorite parts about photographing engaged couples is getting to meet them and learn about their love story.  Each couple is unique and it never gets old!  I recently had the pleasure of meeting Cate & Brandon for their engagement session at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, CA.  We had so […]

I met up with Daphne & Mateo at Hanalei Bay in Kauai here in Hawaii to celebrate their anniversary.  One year ago, these Kauai locals tied the knot and they wanted to do a special session to commemorate the first of what is sure to be many years of marriage! There is traditionally heavy emphasis […]

I am a huge advocate for engagement sessions with my couples because it is an amazing opportunity to get to know each other and be more comfortable/prepared on your wedding day! There are already so many important things going on at your wedding that need your full attention: meeting me for the first time doesn’t […]

When Vicky reached out about her vision for a session with me, I was over the moon with excitement for her ideas. Vicky and Jesse’s original wedding date was moved back due to COVID, so they decided to go ahead and elope privately and set a reception celebration date for 2022. They’ve rolled with all […]

Let’s be clear: Santa Barbara isn’t exactly a well-kept secret. This amazing location has been famous for decades, and rightfully so! However, after experiencing Santa Barbara from behind the lens of an elopement, I’ve become increasingly convinced that SB is the perfect elopement destination. Conveniently located courthouse Many Southern Californians know how classy and picturesque […]

As a fellow engaged person, I know that drafting a schedule for your special day can feel like rocket science. There are the age old debates on how time should be spent, first look vs. traditional, having a send-off from the reception, and understanding how many hours you actually need the services of your photographer. […]

There’s not much in life that I love more than a beach photography session with a lively, kind couple. This shoot at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, CA was just that. Brooke and Nick had flown in from Iowa to visit family and friends, and they wanted to get in a bright beach engagement […]