Wondering when to book a wedding photographer?! This is going to break down the timeline from when to book your photographer to sending out your save-the-dates!! So first of all, CONGRATULATIONS on getting engaged!!! That’s so dang exciting. If you’re anything like me, wedding photos are your top priority!! They are the only tangible memories […]

Hannah and Josh’s Sacramento capitol park engagement was absolutely perfect!!! The two originally weren’t exactly sure what kind of location they wanted to shoot in for their photos, but ultimately decided they wanted a mix of greenery and city vibes!! The California state capitol was the perfect combination to bring their photo dreams to life!! […]

These Lake Tahoe engagement photos have to be some of my all time favorite!!  First of all, Kat and Ryan are two of the biggest sweethearts! They met me bright and early in Lake Tahoe so that we could capture sunrise photos at Emerald Bay. While it was still a gorgeous morning, I do have […]

Mt Tam engagement photos are always some of my absolute favorites!! If you combine taking photos in Muir Woods with Mt. Tam, you’ll get the richest variety in your photos! It has a little bit of everything from gorgeous vibrant forests, to rolling green hills, to the most perfect view of the ocean!! It’s the […]

Here are the top 5 locations for where to elope in Northern California! As a wedding photographer who has lived pretty much their entire life in Northern California (except for college in San Luis Obispo), I’ve visited so many gorgeous places!!! There are a few spots that stick out to me for elopement or even […]

Wondering how to include your dog in engagement photos? To make this the absolute best experience, here’s how I recommend you prep them for your session!!! First of all, wash your dog the day before your engagement session (unless you have an activity planned that day that will get them dirty again of course!). The […]

If you aren’t able to have a Fort Bragg wedding, then you definitely need to schedule your engagement photos there at least!!! This Fort Bragg CA engagement session ended up being some of my favorite photos of all time!!! I’m officially adding this spot to my top NorCal locations! Jenny and Jason often visit Fort […]

When I think of Oahu engagement photos, I think of stunning quiet beaches like this and meeting incredible people like Matt & Raye!!! These two were such a blast and I love how they brought a sweet dog (and yes I mean “a” dog, not “their” dog). I didn’t know until halfway through the shoot […]

Here are my top 4 tips for what to wear for engagement photos! 1. Look at your photographer’s style Look at your photographer’s Instagram or website for inspiration! You’ll likely notice that a lot of couples they show are wearing similarly colored and styled outfits!! While you should absolutely dress like yourself, if you love […]