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Laid back with lots of laughter & kisses

all for warm, happy photos and a great time

Cliffside, pier, and Beach Engagement and couples photo shoot in Torrey Pines Glider Port la jolla San Diego photographer and adventure session on taft point in yosemite

Proposals

Congrats on proposing! If you want someone to capture the moment, I’m your girl.

I love helping plan and execute proposals! I’ve climbed mountains before the sun, hidden behind trees, and worn disguises for incredible proposals. I’m sure no idea is too crazy for me! Let me help your dream become a reality.

+ Expert planning assistance, location guidance, 45 minutes of coverage to capture the big moment and celebratory photos afterwards! All of the best images edited.

$1000 + travel (if applicable)

Local Engagement

Local engagement/couples/anniversary sessions anywhere in a 2 hour radius from San Diego or 1 hour from Las Vegas.

+ Expert planning and outfit assistance, location guidance, one location, 60-90 minutes of coverage! All of the best images edited.

$1000 + travel (if applicable)

Adventure Sessions

If you’d rather frolic in Yosemite, visit a desolate stormy beach, or stand on the edge of a cliff, let’s do it. The sky is the limit for these, and they’re my specialty! We’ll go on a crazy adventure, where you’ll relax, romance, and play. Let’s get wild (& pop the champagne).

+ Flexible time coverage so we can get gorgeous shots and adventure over multiple locations! Perfect for places like Joshua Tree, Big Sur, and Hawaii.

$1600 + travel

ask about ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS included WITH your WEDDING!

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FAQs

Let’s GOOO! I’m so down.
Couples in crazy landscapes are my favorite to photograph. Some example locations for adventure sessions are at national parks (Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree etc.)! I have a bunch of secret spots I’d be happy to show you.
FOR ADVENTURE SESSIONS:
Perfect for engagements, day-after sessions, couples, honeymoon, vacations, or just for fun!
* We can spend as much as you want exploring and capturing your wild and adventurous love (7 hour limit)
* Unlimited images (You’ll get soooo many, I swear)
Whether you book me for a local or for an all-day adventure session, we can go to as many locations as you want, as long as it fits within your shoot time!
Technically 6-8 weeks, but I usually only take 2-3 weeks!

I recommend 1-2 outfit changes, and I can help you decide if you need help! I give all my couples a free what to wear guide to make it easy.
Via online gallery with the full res images. Download, share, and buy prints easily!
Yes. If you’d rather do an engagement session before you book your wedding with me, that’s totally fine! Let’s do your sesh, then when you’re ready to book your wedding, the package equivalent can go towards your wedding retainer (depending on which package you book)
I have a bunch of free locations I love to shoot at locally, but if you’re down for an adventure, some travel fees apply for my time/gas/accommodations depending where.

Photos & Helpful Tips

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Ultimate Guide: Las Vegas Desert & Neon Museum Engagement Photos, How-To

When you take your engagement photos in Vegas, ya gotta have the best of both worlds right?!

Skating through Maui w/ Pro Surfer & Model

Hamboards lifestyle branding shoot

Film-Style Joshua Tree Sunrise Engagement

All of these photos are edited with the Filmy Presets and Light Leaks!

What To Wear to Your Engagement Session

Trying to figure out what to wear to a photo shoot can be the hardest part… but I’ll make it easy for ya!

Sailing on San Diego Bay Engagement & Family Session

Since Ryan sails, we did their unique session out on San Diego bay! The weather couldn’t have been better on this warm November day. We ended by jumping into the water!

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Coronado Beach Engagement Session | San Diego Photographer

For their engagement shoot, we started by the sand dunes at Coronado beach, then made our way over to the water for some epic shots with Point Loma and the sunset as a backdrop. We got the best golden hour light that warmed up their skin and made for gorgeous photos.

Energetic Surfer Couples Session in Laguna Beach

Click here for yellow, happy, summer California beach vibes… ☀️🏝🏄🩳🌊

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!

Sunrise Couples Photo Shoot at Del Mar Dog Beach

So, sometimes taking photos at sunrise is actually the best for photos! Not only is the beach empty, but the morning sun is absolutely stunning for pictures. That golden hour glow!!! It’s always fun to grab coffee or breakfast together after photo shoots to celebrate too.

Austin, TX Cozy Glamping Engagement Shoot

We captured them staying warm (and hot hot hot) under the blankets, frolicking in the sun, and enjoying the scenery. It’s what true adventure couples sessions are all about! Flying out to Texas was such a treat. One of the reasons why I love my job so much is being able to meet and photograph couples all over the world.

Burner Adventurous Engagement (+ Wigs, Dogs, & Dancing)

Ashley + Kyle are probably the coolest couples I’ve ever met. Haha and I mean that! Check it out: neon wigs, fur coats, glasses, dog, DJ table…

Remember your engagement sesh & your wedding are YOURS. That means let’s do something that represents you. Authenticity, fun, adventure, and love… that’s what it’s all about.

La Jolla Pier Couples Session

They’re super goofy and seriously SO adorable! Couples photo shoot for Britney’s 25th birthday at La Jolla Ellen Browning Pier, San Diego 💛

Van Lifestyle & Rollerskating Couples Session

These are 100% my kind of people!!! Caleb + Madelyn run a blog and live in their old school Japanese van. That’s right: they’ve been traveling full time and working out of coffee shops and national parks for the last 7 months. And they doesn’t show signs of stopping.

Adventurous Antelope Canyon, AZ Engagement

My favorite kinds of engagement sessions are the ones where we explore and go on an epic all-day adventure and take romantic and candid images along the way — just like this one!

Yosemite + Sequoia Sun-Soaked Adventurous Engagement

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

Summer Session in the German Alps

Up in the Bavarian Alps, there’s a little 50s-style cable car that takes you to the top of a mountain, overlooking valleys and the rest of the German Alps (oh, and a casual castle down below).