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And thanks for stopping by! My work reflects my desire to add some whimsy, enchantment and beauty to the world. It is my way of sharing a bit of my heart. I love the laughter and smiles, but I am also drawn to the quiet, intimate moments that are filled with emotion. My goal is to capture the essence of your wedding day, all the little things that come together to paint the big picture. 

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As a wedding photographer, I realized quickly that the little details of a wedding are incredibly important. I got tired of smoothing out wrinkles from bed sheets or trying to make ugly carpets look better and decided to make my own DIY linen styling board so I had a consistent, clean background for my detail […]

Tutorials

DIY Linen Styling Board for Wedding Details

DIY Linen Styling Board for Wedding Photographers

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I was introduced to Tim and Jake by Gina of Make it Mariko Events, their wedding coordinator. Gina and Tim are actually both coworkers of mine, but I had never met Tim before! When we met up for coffee to discuss the wedding, I was immediately struck by how incredible Tim is. His boundless enthusiasm […]

Wedding

Tim and Jake’s San Francisco Presidio Cafe Wedding

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When I was little we would make the 9 hour drive up to my grandpa’s summer home in Oregon every year. Located between Eugene and Springfield, surrounded by evergreen Douglas firs, the summer home is the perfect place to escape the world. As children, even when internet and cell phones became a common part of […]

Pieces of Life

Summers in Oregon | Clear Lake + Sahalie Falls

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We were lucky enough to have two days in Lisbon, Portugal back in January. For suggestions and thoughts on the best things to do in Lisbon, Portugal, check out my two day Lisbon Travel Guide. My favorite thing we did in Lisbon was visit Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, one of the main sightseeing attractions in Lisbon. […]

Couples/Engagement

Mosteiro dos Jerónimos | Travel Photography

Couple in Jeronimos Monastery in beautiful light

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I first met Felicia four years ago when we took Elle Walker’s Fine Art and Visual Expression together. I vividly remember an incredible self portrait she took of herself holding hands with her two girls, walking down Cannon Beach. Funnily enough, we actually got to meet up at Cannon Beach a year later when we […]

Couples/Engagement

Intimate California Hillside couple portraits

OVY Camp + Event Center Camping Wedding near Half Moon Bay Scheid Hall Reception

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I had so much fun second shooting this quirky camping wedding for Kim Heath Photography. I first met Kim when she second shot for me at my New Year’s Eve wedding. We hit it off immediately, so when she asked if I would be her second shooter in April, I jumped on the chance! Kim […]

Wedding

Quirky Camping Wedding near Half Moon Bay