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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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If you’re planning to have an Oahu elopement on the beach, look no further for all of the inspiration you need!! Vy & Kristian’s photos will take you from getting ready at a Waikiki resort, to tying the knot beachside, to exploring one of my favorite easy waterfall hikes on the island!! Then once the […]

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Oahu Elopement on the Beach

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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 […]

Rustic Wedding Venue Northern California

Weddings

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If you’re looking for Save the Date tips including when to send them, where to print them, and what information to include on them, you’re in the right place!!! When to send Save the Dates  For local weddings (or weddings that are local to most of the guests) I recommend sending out the save-the-dates about […]

Wedding & Elopement Tips

Save the Date Tips

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These Castello di Amorosa engagement photos include sweeping castle views, vineyards, and just a hint of Game of Thrones vibes!!  Bay Area Engagement Photos Diana and Edwin live in Southern California but flew into the Bay Area just so that they could take their engagement photos here. They described themselves as a laid back and […]

CASTELLO DI AMOROSA Engagement Photos

Engagement Photos

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If you’re searching for what to outsource as a wedding photographer, this post is for you!! But now, it’s time to think outside the box!! In my first outsourcing post, I shared where to start outsourcing in your business, but here I’m going to outline where to outsource in your life!! Whether you are looking […]

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What to Outsource as a Wedding Photographer (Part 2)

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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

Weddings

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My favorite part of being a Hawaii elopement photographer is that I get to capture some of the most unique and FUN celebrations!! I love that eloping, in general, gives every couple the opportunity to celebrate any way that they want!! Aleah and Seth are two of the happiest most easy-going couples!!! I loved how […]

Wedding & Elopement Tips

Hawaii Elopement Photographer

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I absolutely LOVE capturing proposals as a Sacramento and San Francisco proposal photographer! There are so many gorgeous spots to have your photos taken in either location! Whether you’re opting for the busy streets of the city, a hidden corner in a beautiful park, or during an incredible hike!! There are so many amazing spots […]

Sacramento and San Francisco Proposal Photographer

Engagement Photos

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As a bay area engagement photographer, I often find myself traveling all over Northern California!! I love when couples decide to take their engagement photos somewhere unique or entirely special to them!! Brandy and Derek absolutely love the Calistoga area so they opted to make a weekend out of it for these engagement photos! They […]

Engagement Photos

Bay Area Engagement Photographer

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Getting to be a Sacramento maternity photographer is one of my absolute favorite parts of being a Sacramento wedding photographer. While I mainly shoot weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions, I always love when I get to take maternity photos!! There’s something so special and unique about the love shared during maternity photos. Whether it’s a […]

Sacramento Maternity Photographer

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