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You want photos that capture you two in your natural element (i.e. exploring and tons of laughter)!!! When you book me, you get that plus alllll the resources you need along the way!

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This rustic wedding venue in northern California is such a hidden gem!! Jenny and Jason got married at PT Ranch in Ione, CA!! It’s about an hour drive from Sacramento, and nestled in the most gorgeous country area! They have the most incredible spaces for getting ready, having the ceremony, and dancing the night away […]

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Rustic Wedding Venue Northern California

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Dreaming of a Santa Cruz redwoods wedding?!! Look no further than this incredible bridal elopement session!! Joanna and Henry actually got married the month before in Hawaii, but ended up wanting additional photos in their wedding outfits. They were a bit underwhelmed with their own photos, and were looking for more intimate photos of the […]

Santa Cruz Redwoods Wedding

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Being a Yosemite engagement photographer is the dream because I get to capture these incredible memories for adventurous couples like Natalie and Mike!!! Natalie reached out to me about taking photos at Glacier Point and Taft Point. I was over the moon excited as I always am when someone reaches out about Yosemite!!! Generally, I […]

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Yosemite Engagement Photographer

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Looking for a northern California wedding photographer?! You’re in the right spot!!!  About Jocelyn and Nick Nick spent a lot of time in Spain with his mother’s family and Jocelyn spent a lot of time in Mexico in her parent’s hometown. Since they started dating, the two have also spent tons of time traveling to […]

Northern California Wedding Photographer

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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 […]

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Lake Tahoe Engagement Photos

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I decided I wanted to become a Northern CA wedding photographer through my own wedding experience as a bride!! I had always loved capturing candids of people even just on an iPhone!! However, getting my own photos done at my engagement shoot is what made me realize this was absolutely for me!!! First of all, […]

Northern CA Wedding Photographer

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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 […]

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Fort Bragg CA Engagement Session

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If you’re looking to have a Sacramento garden wedding you need to see Maren and Tyler’s gorgeous wedding at the Gardens at Sutter Creek. It’s a total hidden gem that makes you feel like you’re in a tropical paradise, hidden garden oasis, and rustic barn setting all while feeling extremely cohesive. This venue had it […]

Sacramento Garden Wedding

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This gorgeous Lake Tahoe CA wedding took place in their friend’s backyard and it blew my mind it was so stunning and personal! There is something extra magical about getting married in the mountains. Plus their style is to die for!!! Is boho rad a category? Because it should be and these two nailed it!!! […]

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Lake Tahoe CA wedding

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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 […]

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