Fall Yosemite Elopement: Nami + Yuta
Nami and Yuta came all the way from Tokyo, Japan to get married in Yosemite National Park. As climbers, it was the perfect place to celebrate their love. It was a beautiful, crisp fall day covered in beautiful changing leaves. Even though Yuta doesn't speak much...
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Rustic Vintage Gardens Modesto Wedding: Heather + Steven
After spending just one day with Heather and Steven, it's clear to me that family is the most important thing to them. Heather and her daughter joined Steven and his son to became one loving blended family. Family and friends flew from all over the country to...
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What They Don’t Tell You About Adventure Elopements
Have you ever had "one of those days"? You know what I'm talking about. One of those days where everything goes wrong. You're out of hot water, the dress you want to wear is at the cleaners, you're running late, you hit every red light, and then you throw up in front...
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Dawn Kelly Photography Published in the Knot Magazine
Michelle and Brett's Cathedral Beach Yosemite elopement was published in the pages of The Knot California, which is a huge honor. It was a beautiful day with sweet vows and amazing scenery. You can't go wrong if you have your nuptials in Yosemite National Park, one of...
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Fair Oaks Backyard Wedding: Meadow + Brian
Meadow and Brian wanted to keep their wedding simple and romantic, and it was a total win. They did their First Look at Jensen Botanical Gardens in Carmichael because they wanted that moment to be intimate between just them. Of course tears of happiness were shed when...
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Angel’s Camp Boho Glam Bridal Session
It's important to me to have vast variety in all my web site, and I felt I didn't have enough alternative brides in in my wedding portfolio. I challenged myself to shoot one roll of film with Sarah Hohman in Angel's Camp, and I feel we were pretty successful! I love...
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Elegant Vintage Gardens Wedding: Linda + Joshua
We got to know Linda and Joshua when we did their engagement session in Monterey. They're a very fun and sweet couple. He loves to make her laugh, and they have a strong friendship. If I had to choose one thing that makes Linda and Joshua an amazing couple, I'd say...
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Modest & Classy Boudoir: Christen
Some women are afraid of doing a boudoir session because they don't want to show too much of their body. I really wanted to illustrate that boudoir doesn't have to mean naked. Christen wore two modest outfits, and still looked sexy and beautiful. Feel free to pin...
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Lovers’ Point Carmel Engagement: Kaitlyn + Julian
Kaitlyn and Julian were friends for years, part of the same group. Then one day, romantic feelings emerged and he asked her out. From then on, they were inseparable. I fully believe couples who start as good friends have the best relationships, and these two are a...
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Bull Valley Roadhouse Wedding, Port Costa: Emily + Tom
The Bull Valley Roadhouse in Port Costa, California is a hidden gem of the wedding world. Nestled in the hills north of San Francisco, their rustic, warm venue is perfect for a small, laid-back wedding or elopement. The ceremony space is a small porch lined with cut...
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