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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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The Casitas Estate San Luis Obispo Wedding Venue Lush Rose Garden

The Casitas Estate | San Luis Obispo Wedding Venue

Wedding Venues

I’ve seen a lot of beautiful wedding venues, but I have to admit The Casitas Estate is one of my absolute favorites. Just a few miles from downtown San Luis Obispo in Arroyo Grande, this charming Spanish-style bed and breakfast is the perfect backdrop for a wedding. The owners, Pat and Tony, are incredibly warm […]

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Bellevue Club Wedding in Oakland | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Wedding

This charming Bellevue Club wedding in Oakland is actually the very first truly solo wedding that I have photographed! It is also particularly dear to my heart because the bride, Michelle, was in the San Francisco Girls Chorus with me. I have also photographed Ashley, her sister, and her family several times! (You can see […]

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Lake Tahoe Beach Wedding | Tahoe Wedding Photographer

Wedding

When Anita posted on FB that she was looking for a second shooter for a Lake Tahoe beach wedding, I jumped on the chance. Tahoe’s a pretty far drive for me, but luckily I convinced not just Sam, but my sister and her husband, to come up with me! The three of them hung out on […]

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Mountain Terrace Woodside Wedding Venue Pull back shot San Francisco Bay Area

Mountain Terrace | Woodside Wedding Venue | San Francisco Photographer

Wedding Venues

Mountain Terrace is a gorgeous wedding venue located among the redwoods up in Woodside. With a charming patio lit by fairy lights at night and a expansive lawn ringed by towering redwoods, Mountain Terrace is the quintessential Northern California wedding venue! When I was at Stanford, we would often drive up the winding La Honda to […]

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How to pick a Wedding Venue | Destination Wedding Photographer

Wedding Venues

Trying to decide how to pick a wedding venue? It’s one of the biggest decisions you will make about your wedding, so there’s definitely some pressure to get it right. It’s also probably one of the very first decisions you’ll want to make because it will dictate a lot of things such as your wedding […]

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Carmel Beach Proposal | Wedding Photographer

Proposals

A Carmel Beach proposal featuring one of my best friends and his girlfriend of more than six years? Of course I’m going to be there, even if it’s on a weeknight. Jon is actually the one who introduced me to Sam, but despite that (just kidding!) I count him as one of my best friends. […]

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