Stunning Red Rocks Wedding in Morrison, Colorado | Kristin + Zac
Amidst the intimacy of the celebration, there was a palpable energy vibrating through the amphitheater. Music lovers, both old and young, ar
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Lush, Springtime Wedding in Philadelphia | Lauren + Sam
This wedding was a longggggg time coming....I was eager to celebrate these two already, so when Covid delayed the party by a full year it on
Destination Surprise Proposal + Engagement Session at Sunset Cliffs | Andrew + Casey
There is nothing like the little adrenaline surge that comes just before photographing a surprise proposal - I love it! This proposal was...
Dreamy Rooftop Romantics in Downtown San Diego| Audrey + Christopher
Would you believe this session actually started out as a wild, little family session? These two have the absolute cutest children so we...
Spontaneous, Camping Maternity Session in Joshua Tree National Park | Jackie + Christian
Quick little getaway before welcoming baby Jae into our lives.
Elegant Family Session at Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles
Two years ago the three of us battled a series of chaotic events keeping us from getting to Los Angeles for Steph & Justin’s engagement....
Intimate, Fairytale Elopement | Zoom Wedding during COVID-19
"When you take away all the plans and expectations, and open up to what the world can bring you, you find that love can be found and felt in
Moody, Harry Potter-Inspired Wedding at The Woodshed in Vista, Ca | Brenda + Cody
When I first started chatting with Brenda + Cody, they had mentioned being Harry Potter fans and wanting to add some inspired details to...
Cozy, Stylish WinterEngagement Session in Longmont, Colorado | Kristin + Zach
McIntosh Lake, Longmont This engagement session was SO much fun. Kristin found me through a current bride and it worked out perfectly for...
Part Two | Lush, Bohemian Wedding at the Bahia Resort + Building 177 in Gorgeous San Diego
- Romantics - BAHIA RESORT + BUILDING 177 - Cocktail Hour & Reception - BUILDING 177 - The Party - Coordinator | You're Invited Events...
Part One | Lush, Bohemian Wedding at the Bahia Resort + Building 177 in Gorgeous San Diego
- Prep + Details - BAHIA RESORT It's incredible getting to relive days like these. Maria + Nick put so much of themselves into their...
Autumn Wedding at Sandbox Venue in Downtown San Diego | Karmin + Matt
- Getting Ready & Details - SANDBOX, SAN DIEGO I've gotten to shoot a variety of events & sessions at the Sandbox venue, but weddings are...
Part Two | Beautiful, Botanical-Centric Garden Wedding at North Park Nursery
- Pre Ceremony Coffee Stop - COMMUNAL COFFEE, NORTH PARK As guests began to arrive to the nursery, these two decided to pop into Communal...
Part One | Beautiful, Botanical-Centric Garden Wedding at North Park Nursery
- Getting Ready & Morning Details - MISSION BAY, SAN DIEGO - The First Look & Family Moments - BALBOA PARK, SAN DIEGO Despite the...
Part Two | Beautiful, Laughter- filled Wedding at the New Children's Museum | Andrea + Matthew
New Children's Museum | San Diego, California ...Continued... To set the scene - everyone walked down the aisle to a variety of...
Part One | Beautiful, Laughter- filled Wedding at the New Children's Museum | Andrea + Matthew
New Children's Museum | San Diego, California --- If there was even a hint of stress during Andrea + Matthew's wedding day, it never...
Sweet Sunset Engagement Session at Del Mar Dog Beach & Torrey Pines Gliderport | Elizabeth + Michael
- Dog Beach, Del Mar - ATTENTION ALL COUPLES: please bring your animals to your session...I freaking LOVE it...that's all. Connecting...
Whimsical, Destination Engagement at Mount Falcon, Colorado | Lauren + Sam
I've gotten to watch them fall in love hard + fast...move to a handful of new states...start new jobs..and tackle life head on together - an
Secluded, Surprise Proposal at Torrey Pines Nature Reserve | Rebecca + Jake
I turned around to see a small cluster of people stopped behind me, whispering about whether or not "that guy is about to propose".
Stunning, Emotion-filled Lake House Wedding in San Marcos, California | Ashley + Jon
Lakehouse Hotel + Resort | San Marcos, California I am feeling all the emotions as I look back over this day... Through the entire...
Vibrant, Tropical Spring Wedding in Downtown San Diego | Summer + Bobby
I could go on + on about the significance of each detail, who made what + how purposeful every last part of this wedding was put together...
Elegant Spring Wedding at the Bernardo Heights Country Club | Samantha + Shelby
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming enough, let alone doing it all from out of state.
Edgy + Overcast Brewery Engagement in Downtown San Diego with Classic El Camino
What do you love to do as a couple? Where do you go together?
Those are the questions you should ask as you plan for a session together.
Energetic + Playful Engagement Session in San Diego's Beautiful Balboa Park | Summer + Bobby
Balboa Park always seems to keep me on my toes as a photographer. Over the years, I've gone back and forth between dreading the idea of...
Flirty, Springtime Portraits at Mission Trails Park
Mission Trails Regional Park | San Diego, California I've been to Mission Trails countless times, since its one of the closest, easily...
Four Reasons to Mix Up Those Bridesmaid Dresses
We've all heard...or seen...the horror stories associated with bridesmaid dresses. Whether it's from movies, stereotypes or personal...
Surprise Proposal at the Coronado Sand Dunes | Davey + Katherine
Coronado Island, San Diego | California - I swear - no matter how many proposals I shoot, I doubt the excitement + adrenaline will ever...
Balboa Park + Downtown Central Library Engagement | Karmin + Matt
Balboa Park + Downtown Central Library | San Diego, California --- Shooting at Balboa Park - on a weekend nonetheless - is always an...
Pacific Beach Neighborhood Engagement | Stephanie + Ben
Pacific Beach, San Diego | California --- There is almost nothing I love more than lifestyle sessions...an absolutely perfect way to kick...
Crisp, Winter Wedding at Gorgeous Temecula Winery | Lauren + Mace
Ponte Winery | Temecula, California --- Mace + Lauren couldn't have planned for a more relaxed + crisp winter evening than the one that...
Four Pieces of Must Know Outfit Advice | Session Prep
You've booked your session, you've maxed out your Pinterest board (thank god that's not possible!) and you've dreamt up the perfect...
Lush, Modern Wedding in Downtown San Diego | Nikole + Christian
Downtown San Diego --- San Diego may be a destination spot for bright, beachy weddings, but I'm constantly being introduced to all the...
Emotional Surprise Sunset Proposal at Rancho Bernardo Inn, San Diego | Greg + Jennifer
Oh. My. Goodness. Proposals get my heart all fluttery, and this evening with Greg + Jen was absolutely beautiful to be a part of! The two...
Beautiful Farmhouse Wedding in Northern California Mountains | Krista + Kenny
Beyond being an absolute badass couple, Krista + Kenny are particularly dear to me, because we're family! We're technically...
Spontaneous Engagement in Downtown Santa Ana, California | Stephanie + Justin
Downtown Santa Ana Flexibility and spontaneous inspiration are incredibly valuable tools for any photographer to nurture, and the longer...
Playful Sunset Engagement at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, San Diego | Ashley + Jon
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park --- Sweat, dirt, sand and saltwater...Ashley + Jon were down for it all! They hiked around the cliffs, happily...
Energetic, Emotional Colorado Farm Wedding | Annessa + Sterling
There may only be so many ways to describe a wedding...but no two weddings out of the hundred or so I've shot have ever been the same. ...
Romantic Neighborhood Engagement Around Golden Hill, San Diego | Nikole + Christian
Golden Hill, San Diego One of the parts I really love about engagement sessions is giving a couple the reins to choose a location + style...
Sweet, Intimate Pacific Beach, San Diego Wedding | Deborah + Ryan
Pacific Beach, California I remember first meeting Ryan + Deborah at a little coffee shop in PB, they had a calm, quietness about them...
Adventurous Rock Climbing Engagement at Buttermilk Boulders, Bishop | Krista + Kenny
--- Buttermilk Boulders | Bishop, California We had already experienced a few teasing storm clouds in Bishop…dropping a dozen marble...
Classy Downtown La Jolla Engagement | Caitlin + Jacob
--- The warm summer evening vibes were strong during this gorgeous La Jolla engagement session. - We started off the evening with...
Eclectic, Energetic Farm Wedding at The Lyons Farmette, Colorado | Erin + Jesse
While I'm happy to be back in San Diego, enjoying the coastal fog & the crashing waves...Colorado will always have a place in my heart -...
Windy Beach Engagement at Pacific Beach Pier, San Diego | Deborah + Ryan
--- I swear...hearing a couple say they are awkward in front of the camera is one of my favorite things as a photographer. I know it...
Joshua Tree National Park | Personal Escape
--- Somehow...despite living in California my entire life...I had never actually been to Joshua Tree National Park. In general, I have...
Rainy, Fall Engagement in the Gorgeous Aspen-Filled Golden Gate Canyon Park | Annessa + Sterling
--- It wouldn't be Colorado if the sunny, clear forecast didn't end up being a foggy, drizzly day. We knew this possibility going into...
Passionate, Playful Mountain Top Session at Gross Reservoir, Colorado | Devon + Josh
--- The perfect intimate, playful couple's session Down to drive up into the mountains? Check. Up for running around & dancing in the...
Sierra National Forest Road Trip | On The Road
Moving state to state was an experience that I wouldn't trade for the world. I know that it's an incredibly common experience...most...
Intimate Botanical Garden Wedding at Chatfield Botanic Gardens, Colorado | Megan + Sam
Any amount of unexpected on your wedding day can open the door to frustration.... It's funny that we put such unreal expectations on a...
Funky Farm Wedding at Lone Hawk Farm, Colorado | Lyndel + Evan
--- Talk about a power couple...I don't know whether I have been more impressed by these two and their body building journey, or the...
Breathtaking Solar Eclipse Elopement in Maroon Bells, Colorado | Ashleigh + Ferrin
Maroon Bells | Aspen, Colorado As if eloping at the water's edge of the Maroon Bells isn't enough, these two decided to do it during the...
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