South Lake Tahoe Microwedding: Kelly + Dave
The past year has created a lot of challenges in the wedding industry. Kelly and Dave, like thousands of couples around the world, planned a wedding for 2020. As the virus spread and the months marched on, they tried rescheduling, but that was thwarted as well....
Downtown Modesto Engagement Session: Jessica + Cyrus
Glacier Point Yosemite Elopement: Jayden + Levi
Jayden and Levi had the wedding day of their dreams, just the two of them, in Yosemite National Park. It was a gorgeous September day, the sky softened by the west coast wildfires. Flowers - The Enchanted Florist & Whatnots Officiant - Sara Jordan Makeup - M by...
El Capitan Meadow Elopement: Tiffani & Randy
Tiffani and Randy met during rounds at the hospital where they worked, working together for almost two years before they found themselves always sitting next to each other. Tiffani asked for this number to "work more efficiently," but really she just wanted to get...
Smoky Yosemite Elopement: Courtney + Ben
2020 was quite a challenge for all couples trying to get married. Courtney and Ben postponed their Yosemite elopement from the spring due to COVID shut-downs. This time, they were determined. The park was full of smoke, some areas a total whiteout. In the morning, the...
Central Valley Boudoir: Linda
I met Linda when I photographed her wedding in 2017. She's an amazing woman and I'm so glad we stayed in touch and have become friends. She was kind enough to answer some questions about her boudoir session. What were your biggest fears about doing a boudoir session?...
Pinecrest Elopement: Katie + Matt
Katie and Matt had big plans for a retreat-style wedding in Pinecrest with their loved ones. Then COVID happened. Like hundreds of thousands of couples in the US, Miss Rona turned plans upside down. Rather than let it get them down, they downsized and simplified. They...
Vendor Spotlight: Legacy Weddings Video
I met Jonas and Tatjana when we worked a Yosemite elopement together. They're a wonderful wedding video team. I loved their personalities and the way they worked. We worked so symbiotically that I knew when I built my Yosemite Elopement Team, they had to be on it. Our...
Wedding Planning: Should you do a first look?
Benefits Whether you're having a large wedding or planning a small intimate affair, there are huge benefits to doing a first look. If the bride and groom are willing to see each other before the ceremony, there is much more time for photography. We can easily include...
Spring Maternity Session: Clarissa
Right before we went into Shelter in Place, I had the pleasure of photographing Clarissa's little family! I've known her for several years. We met when I hired her as my personal Yoga instructor! I was thrilled for her when I found out she was pregnant. She gave birth...