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Adventurous Winter Elopement in Mammoth, Eastern Sierras

Adventurous Winter Elopement in Mammoth, Eastern Sierras

wild elopements hit different

Santa Barbara Courthouse & Beachside Wedding

Santa Barbara Courthouse & Beachside Wedding

we took the famous Santa Barbara trolly to the Courthouse for photos!

Fun & Candid Gliderport San Diego Beach Engagement Photo Shoot

Fun & Candid Gliderport San Diego Beach Engagement Photo Shoot

One of my recent favorite spots! 180º ocean views on epic cliffs overlooking the sea, plus a beach down below!

Adventurous & Intimate Yosemite Valley Wedding

Adventurous & Intimate Yosemite Valley Wedding

Yosemite is my Disneyland. It’s one of my favorite places on earth and makes me feel so small every time I’m there. Wedding ceremony at Cathedral beach in front of El Capitan in Yosemite valley, tunnel view, meadows, viewpoints

Sand Dunes Engagement Turns into a Sand Storm

Sand Dunes Engagement Turns into a Sand Storm

The blown sand made it feel like the Arabian desert and the wind added to the drama. It created a hazy and soft effect that made it even better than we could’ve anticipated.

Sophisticated & Stylish Santa Barbara Rooftop Wedding | Hotel Californian & Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Sophisticated & Stylish Santa Barbara Rooftop Wedding | Hotel Californian & Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Art Deco hotel, classy and sophisticated Catholic ceremony, and a stylish and chic oceanfront rooftop reception. Florals and decor straight out of a magazine!

Tips & Tricks For an Epic Sand Dunes Engagement Session

Tips & Tricks For an Epic Sand Dunes Engagement Session

Photos in the Sand Dunes? Here are some tips for achieving the best photos!

Here’s what to wear, what to bring, when to take photos, and more!

Awkward to Candid - My Tool For Capturing Natural Images

Awkward to Candid - My Tool For Capturing Natural Images

It is the #1 reason why my photos look so genuine and fun. It gives me great ideas on how to pose people naturally, get lots of movement, AND allow them to connect with each other in a meaningful way that gets great emotion out of it.

Windswept Ocean La Jolla Pier Senior Session

Windswept Ocean La Jolla Pier Senior Session

Splashing along the shore and enjoying one last soak of summer before senior year.

Yosemite + Sequoia Sun-Soaked Adventurous Engagement

Yosemite + Sequoia Sun-Soaked Adventurous Engagement

We talked & laughed… and argued about which Marvel characters are better.

Where to Take Engagement Photos in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Where to Take Engagement Photos in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree is a great hub for taking adventurous engagement, elopement, or couples session photos! Whether you’re a photographer or a future bride and groom wanting to explore a beautiful spot out in nature, J Tree is the perfect spot! Here’s what I’ve learned from shooting out there…

Top 10 Instagrammable Date Ideas in San Diego

Top 10 Instagrammable Date Ideas in San Diego

San Diego is one of the best places for couples to fall in love. Romantic beaches, fun restaurants, and amazing neighborhoods to explore together.

Glamis Sand Dunes Couples Shoot

Glamis Sand Dunes Couples Shoot

After leaving San Diego at 7am, Aaron, Tessera, and I spent the next two hours fangirling about the Marvel universe and talking about how you really can’t compare Christmas to the 4th of July (apparently we have a lot of opinions on those topics).