When I first met up with Anne and Ben to chat about their wedding plans, the whole conversation immediately became about dogs. We met at dog friendly brewery and had a hard time focusing with all the furry friends around us. Pups are probably about half of my heart, having worked with dogs as a walker and vet tech for years before I became a full time photographer. Dog people are always my people and it seemed like a pretty perfect fit as soon as the three of us started to chat.
Read MoreEngagement shoots are such an important part of the photographer-couple relationship. I like to think of the engagement shoot as a practice run before the big day. Having your photo taken can seem intimating and I love being able to show my couples how fun and easy it can be.
Read MoreAfter privately eloping at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, my best friends threw an intimate wedding reception for family and friends at an airbnb in Idyllwild CA.
Read MoreRachel & Jake were able to snag some preview times for Disneylands Galaxys Edge, so we traveled to Batuu for the star wars engagement photos they never had. Perfect inspiration for a Star Wars Disney Wedding!
Read MoreA magical engagement photo session with friends at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland.
Read MoreRecently married gay couple is trying to adopt a baby in San Diego! We hung out to capture how cute they are and ready to be parents!
Read MoreThe dunes are totally magical, but Berlynn and Jarred could have asked to have their portraits taken at the dump and still would have probably killed me. I love the desert and all the wild forms it takes. It’s definitely one of my favorite places to dream up engagements, elopements and weddings in! These two are freaking special and I’m so grateful for this adventure with them. If you are ever looking for someone to head to the desert with, I am ALWAYS game!
Read MoreBalboa Park is a totally iconic part of San Diego, and I’m pretty sure Michelle and Brent are totally an iconic part of my life now. In the early days of their falling in love, they met up at Panama 66 pretty regularly. This was the perfect place to start their engagement session. We grabbed a beer or two and Michelle and Brent basically couldn’t stop grinning at each other. These cutie angel babies seem to totally sparkle around each other, while also just being total goofs. We had so much fun wandering around Balboa and I can definitely can not freaking wait for their wedding at BLDG 177. Is it April yet?!
Read MoreMaking their day their own, this couple eloped in bolo ties and rompers at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. After an intimate ceremony, we all escaped to a treehouse in Ojai to celebrate!
Read MoreYears ago Nydia (from San Diego) and Matty (from Boston) met while touring the country. It would be years later that they reconnected (maybe or maybe not thanks to me at Pete…) and fell in love. 3000 miles couldn’t come between them, and Nydia moved to Massachusetts to be with Matty.
Read MoreJoshua Tree is definitely one of the places that you want to be the passenger in the car. There is so much to look at in every direction, so I was so grateful to met up with Aubrey and Zack on a overcast and breezy day before we entered the park. On top of having an incredible van, they are also avid rock climbers and were amazing tour guides. As we explored, they pointed out their favorite climb spots and showed me some really amazing parts of the park.
Read MoreSurrounded by palm trees, La Valencia has the most incredible pink facade that screams classic Souther California. It’s also steps away from the beach and you can go see all the seals! Chloe is a total cartoon character and ran circles around us chasing seagulls and posing like a pro.
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