Spiritual Swinging Bridge Yosemite Elopement: Rebekah + Samuel
For Sam, it was love at first sight. He was at work behind the counter of a hotel, and when he saw this gorgeous woman walking up to the counter, he immediately needed to know her. Lucky for him, she was the new girl he was supposed to train. Rebekah explains their...
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My Adventures in New York City! Part 1
Who's wondering why Dawn Kelly is in New York?! 😀 Well, I can finally tell you.  I'm a fashion junkie, and it's been my dream to attend New York Fashion Week since I was fifteen years old. (So like 10 years ago.) Last year I decided I wanted to take photos at NYFW...
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Sexy + Classy Boudoir: Clarissa
This beautiful creature is my personal trainer, and I'm so blessed to have her in my life! When Clarissa comes into my home, she brightens up my day. Her training in Yoga and Pilates has helped me so much already, relieving stress and improving my health. Clarissa has...
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17 Amazing Moments from 2017
January is almost over and I'm just now getting to my Best of 2017 blog. I just kept procrastinating because I had to choose seventeen really special moments and there were literally hundreds over the past year. It's been a crazy whirlwind. We've photographed weddings...
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Winter Yosemite Elopement: Amelia + Cody
When Cody took Amelia to Yosemite for the first time, it was the first day of the rest of their lives together. As they drove in from his parents' home in Groveland, the road opened up to show Yosemite's iconic view of El Capitan, the Three Brothers, and Half Dome...
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How to Look Bangin’ in Your Boudoir Session
What are you giving your man for your anniversary? Have you thought about that yet? Have you thought about doing something crazy, like gorgeous, sexy photos of yourself? Boudoir is the PERFECT gift for your man, for any occasion! Read what one husband said on Yelp...
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Yosemite Elopement FAQ: How do we choose our ceremony location?
Now that you've decided to get hitched in Yosemite, it's time to decide where you will have your ceremony. The ceremony permit is issued for a specific ceremony location. I've been to most of the ceremony locations listed on Yosemite's National Park web site, so I can...
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Camp Blue, Pinecrest Wedding Testimonial!
Chanda and Nate are an INCREDIBLE couple, and we loved working with them at their unique and fun wedding. They left us such an amazing review that I had to share it with you! (Don't forget to check out their blog to see the finished product!) Thank you, Chanda and...
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Why I Think Photo Competitions are BS
If you're planning a wedding or elopement, you're probably drowning in the sea of photographers on Google and Instagram. It's overwhelming, isn't it? How do you choose? Are you impressed when you see a photographer advertising that they are an "Award-Winning"...
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TheKnot.com Feature: Michelle + Brett’s Yosemite Elopement
We have a huge THANK YOU for TheKnot.com! They featured Michelle and Brett's Yosemite elopement on their blog, and we're very honored. Check out the feature! A Intimate Elopement at Yosemite National Park in Yosemite,...
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