San Francisco City Hall Wedding

San Francisco City Hall stands as an iconic testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. Beyond its historical significance, this majestic building has also become a coveted destination for couples seeking a truly remarkable wedding experience. San Francisco City Hall weddings offer an unmatched blend of elegance and romance, creating unforgettable moments that last a lifetime.

Eliza and Zahan's relationship beautifully embodies the very qualities that make San Francisco City Hall so special. Eliza's elegance and Zahan's innate romanticism harmonize seamlessly, making their choice of San Francisco City Hall as their wedding venue a fitting reflection of their love story.

Choosing the heart of San Francisco for their wedding was more than a geographical decision – it was a choice steeped in sentiment. The city had been the backdrop of their journey together, the place where they met and grew closer. San Francisco City Hall, with its timeless charm and historic significance, symbolized the merging of their individual paths into one shared future.

After the heartfelt ceremony at City Hall, their love story continued to unfold through the lens of picturesque locations that held meaning for them. The sweeping views of the city skyline from Potrero Hill's iconic overlook on Wisconsin and 22nd created a stunning backdrop for capturing their love. These panoramic shots perfectly encapsulated their affection, framed against the breathtaking cityscape that mirrored their awe-inspiring bond.

Venturing to North Beach, where they once shared leisurely moments over coffee, took on new significance as they strolled the streets in wedding attire. The familiar coffee shop, a part of their everyday lives, now became a part of their extraordinary day, intertwining the past with the present in a beautifully nostalgic way.

Ian Coolbrith Park, though small in size, boasted a grandeur view of downtown and the iconic Transamerica Pyramid. For Eliza and Zahan, this park held memories of countless conversations, where they shared their dreams and aspirations as a young couple. The park's serene ambiance complemented their love, providing a serene sanctuary for them to celebrate their union.

The Fairmont Hotel served as the final canvas for their love story, capturing the essence of both old-world charm and modern vibrancy. With creativity and discretion, they turned the outdoor patio into a backdrop for unforgettable photographs. Against the backdrop of the hotel's elegant architecture and a captivating fountain, their love radiated as they embarked on this new chapter together.

Congratulations, once again, to Eliza and Zahan. As they begin this new journey as a married couple, the echoes of their special day will forever be intertwined with the heart of San Francisco – a city that witnessed their love story unfold and a city that will continue to be a part of their cherished memories for years to come.

Slide Ranch Engagement

Robyn and Zach's journey to my lens was a delightful referral from another satisfied wedding client – a testament that genuine satisfaction is the ultimate endorsement. Their dynamic chemistry is a joy to capture, each frame exuding an intimacy that speaks volumes. The profound connection they share is the very essence of what I aim to capture for every couple. Robyn's suggestion to shoot at Slide Ranch, inspired by my coastal images, was a stroke of brilliance. Having recently explored the area with my energetic companion Charlie (dog), I was excited to showcase the stunning blend of tall grass, majestic rock formations, and charming structures. The golden hour session was a true gift, with clear skies and the sun's gentle descent lending an enchanting glow to their love story.

When envisioning your engagement session, prioritize what resonates authentically with your heart. Select a location that holds sentimental significance or resonates with cherished memories. Choose moments that you envision adorning your walls, becoming treasured heirlooms for generations to come. Genuine, stunning images are a rare gift, so fully embrace the experience. These captured memories are destined to etch themselves into the tapestry of your life, enduring not only for a lifetime but hopefully beyond.

 

Wedding at Mettler Family Vineyard

Unlock the door to an enchanting world of love and beauty as you embark on a vineyard wedding journey. Picture yourself in the midst of sprawling vineyards, where the allure of nature and romance intertwine. These picturesque settings serve as the perfect canvas for an unforgettable celebration of eternal love. And as the sun descends towards the horizon, witness a breathtaking spectacle that enchants the soul—the unparalleled beauty of a sunset casting its magical spell over the grapevines, creating an ambiance filled with love and wonder.

When it comes to weddings, vineyards offer an idyllic blend of charm and elegance, creating an extraordinary backdrop for your special day. Imagine exchanging vows under a graceful canopy of vines, as soft rays of sunlight peek through the leaves, casting a gentle glow on the occasion. Surrounded by the exquisite beauty of the vineyard, every moment feels ethereal and serene. The meticulously tended grapevines and lush greenery form a captivating tapestry, setting the stage for a celebration that exudes sophistication and timeless allure.

As the sun begins its descent, a breathtaking transformation unfolds—the vineyard becomes adorned with the radiance of a mesmerizing sunset. The golden hour drenches the surroundings in a warm, captivating light, illuminating the grapevines from within. The vineyard takes on a surreal quality, as if nature herself is celebrating your love story. The intertwining vines symbolize the unity and growth of your journey together, offering a sublime backdrop for capturing timeless wedding photographs. Amidst this enchanting scene, the beauty of the vineyard at sunset evokes an overwhelming sense of love and romance.

The pinnacle of a vineyard wedding arrives with the arrival of dusk, when the sun gracefully bids farewell, and the sky transforms into a breathtaking masterpiece. Fiery hues of orange, pink, and purple blend together, painting the heavens above the grapevines. The vineyard is cloaked in a captivating twilight glow, as if the universe is applauding the union of two souls. This magical setting, accompanied by the gentle whispers of the wind, creates an atmosphere brimming with pure romance. It is a sight that etches itself into the hearts of all who witness it, an everlasting memory of the profound beauty that exists amidst the grapevines at sunset.

Embrace the unparalleled allure of a vineyard wedding, where the mesmerizing beauty of sunset among the grapevines becomes an integral part of your love story. The splendor of these settings, infused with the serenity and elegance of the vineyard, offers a remarkable backdrop for a celebration that is as enchanting as it is unforgettable. Allow yourself to be swept away by the magic, as the beauty of the sunset among the grapevines at your vineyard wedding creates an everlasting imprint on your hearts and souls.

Jacuzzi Vineyard Wedding

When you hear the name Jacuzzi what’s the first thing to come to mind? Most likely a bubbling tub full of warm water that soothe’s your body from head to toe. Well for Erin and Matyas its now visions of popping bottles of sparkling wine, friends, family, and feelings of intense love. The Jacuzzi Family Vineyards (yes the same family that brought you those same tubs) has an equally warm and friendly winery in the heart of Sonoma’s wine region. It is filled with stunning old world Italian architecture at every turn and surrounded with lush rows of grapevines.

This was my first time photographing at Jacuzzi’s estate and was encouraged to stop by for a tour of the property. Jessica, the event coordinator, was so welcoming and knowledgeable about the property including all the in’s and out’s I would need to know as a photographer. With a stunning bell tower that offers incredible lighting no matter the time of day, I was able to capture photos from any angle. There were rows of trees in-between seemingly endless rows of grapevines. I knew I had plenty of options for getting the shot!

On the day of the wedding, Erin arrived at the vineyard ahead of schedule with all her excited bridesmaids. The excitement amongst these close friends was instantly noticeable! Our timeline was on the tight side of things that day, so I started snapping candids right away because I felt the vibe was right. The women pulled their things from the car and dashed upstairs to get ready. The groomsmen, trying to play it cool, were first to be huddled together for photos with some getting ready shots in the bells tower. I encouraged the guys to tell stories about Matyas as they got ready which always leads to some great pictures and a relaxed vibe.

Walking into the Bride’s getting ready room was a wild affair compared to the men. Make-up and clothes everywhere with everyone in a scramble to look their best and let nothing else matter! So, as I do in every getting ready room, I do a little clean up and rearrange some furniture if it’s in the way of good shots. I quickly gather all the bridesmaids and bride for shots in their robes and then we clear the room so mother and daughter can have a moment alone while helping Erin get into her wedding dress. This set of photos from the day are some of my favorites. I love when my clients can let their guard down and have a real moment. Now being a parent myself I can image all the steps that led up to that point where you see your child become the adult you always hoped they’d be. I can’t help from crying myself just talking and thinking about it.

With all the bridesmaids in their gowns now, we snapped some quick pictures and went to the courtyard for the first look! I always recommend a first look, the opportunity to see your partner up close and personal for the first time without a giant crowd around is so intimate. Throughout your wedding day it’s important to set up opportunities to connect with one another which helps capture real emotions and the first look is one of the best at that. The first look also give the opportunity to get photos that I think take longer to get through after the ceremony, especially family groups. It never fails that after the ceremony everyone disperses like a heard of cats and that can make getting family members all together very challenging. It’s easiest to get the family photos before the ceremony while they have nothing to do but be there with a bright smile on their faces.

The ceremony was incredible, Erin wrote their love story and it had everyone in the audience in tears. Erin and Matyas are high school sweethearts and to hear cute stories about him riding his bike across town at night without his parents knowing just so he could see and talk to Erin through her window. This is stuff you think only happens in movies and its just so refreshing to hear in the age of tinder. Although I have nothing against dating site, I for one found my true love on OK Cupid.

After the ceremony we did some group shots of the wedding party. Erin and Matyas headed off to have a glass of wine with no one around, I used this time to capture some candids of guests and find where the light was most beautiful. I don’t typically do one long photo session with the bride and groom after the ceremony. I think its best to break it up to 2 or 3 mini session and let the good light of the venue dictate when and where. Dinner and toasts went off without a hitch, with your usual moments of the reception toast, first dances, and cake cutting. This lively group helped produce some of my favorite dance floor photos I’ve seen since pre-pandemic. I snuck the bride and groom away for some pictures in the courtyard and with that my night was finished. Erin and Matyas were off to Europe for their honeymoon!

Check out the full wedding day photoset in the slideshow below.

10 Tips For Your Backyard Wedding

After photographing and attending my fair share of backyard weddings, especially over the last two years, I’ve learned a few things. So I’ve compiled a list of ten ways to help ensure your backyard wedding will be everything you want from your special day. To help me illustrate I’m using photos from my most recent backyard wedding with Katrina and Nick.

1. The perfect person to spend the rest of your life with… Want more? Okay here are the other nine.

2. The setting - A family home is ideal for this.  Somewhere that has memories and sentiment of the past and who you have come to be. Being able to walk down the hall and see photos from you or your fiancé’s past is a wonderful reminder of the journey that led to this moment

3. Personal Photo Setting - Take photos somewhere local/nearby that you’ve had a special moment or shared memories. For example, Katrina and Nick lived in Boulevard park for years early in their relationship. It's a stunning area with breathtaking tree coverage and the photos are sure to bring back many memories that will last a lifetime.

4. A Nice Chair - Ideally next to a big window. Window light is always flattering and a nice chair gives you many ways to pose with family, friends, your fiancé or on your own.

5. Keep it Small - Trying to keep up with everyone you’ve ever met on your favorite social media site can seem overwhelming when thinking about who to invite. Don’t feel like you need to invite anyone you wouldn’t want to go away with on a camping trip would be my metric. Although I’m sure you’ll have your own vetting process. The point I’m really trying to make is  weddings should feel personal and everyone at the wedding should feel close to you.

6. Personal touches - Find things that are personal and special to you and your partner. Things that you really love or maybe something silly that guests will surely connect with. Katrina has a love for certain types of glassware and plates. So she made sure that she was able to share that by decorating every table the way she’d set it up for any other fancy dinner party she might have at home.

7. Season - I’m a huge fan of spring weddings, in California the weather is always perfect and if does rain, its more of passing shower rather than a whole day of downpours. Katrina and Nick picked the week that they knew all the flowers would be blooming in the backyard and it lead to a perfectly whimsical setting.

8. Wedding Officiant - Finding one can be tricky, but when you have a good one, it makes all the difference. For being a wedding photographer you’d think I’d say the photographer is the most important and you’d be right! But right after that it would be who you choose to perform the ceremony. Finding a mutual friends with a poetic sole and who is a decent story teller is usually the best choice.  It gives your ceremony a personal touch that cannot easily be replicated. For my own ceremony my wife came upon a officiant who is absolutely incredible,  Lauren Snead. She spent hours getting to know us and learning about our love story. She put together a ceremony script that we still read every year on our anniversary and it makes us emotional every time! She made everyone laugh and then cry and then laugh again. So find the best person to tell your story because nothing will make you want to say YES more in that moment than hearing about how and why you chose the person you did.

9. Crowd Sourcing - Ask your friends and family to be a part of your special day and maybe offer a little help. Katrina and Nick asked everyone to bring their favorite dessert. This gave everyone a sense of community while not over reaching with asking too much.  Another good idea for a small wedding would be to have everyone bring a picture of you and the couple to pin on a board but I’m sure you’ll bring your own style.

10. Connect - Hug everyone! If you did everything right you’re going to be so overwhelmed with love and now is the best time to share it back. Tell everyone how happy you are that they are there and then hug them again! What ever you do make sure everything comes back to love. However big or small your wedding is, let it all come from a place of love first. The people who love you will be there no matter what, they are looking to see you smile and know you couldn’t be happier.

Yosemite with Mya & Will

Yosemite National Park In California is hands down my favorite place on earth to visit. My love for the park is just short of the love I feel for my own family. The moments I’ve entered into the valley through Wawona Tunnel and scenes of patchy fog, cumulus clouds, or just the most dynamic light from the sun rising over the Sierras has almost brought me to tears numerous times. The awe and wonder it hits me with is addicting to say the least. 

I try to picture myself in the valley during the last ice age when it was being carved deeper and deeper by massive glaciers. Or I think about earth millions of years ago, forming its crust that then became the granite that now surrounds you as you walk along the valley floor. What it must have been like to be the first human to walk over that last mountain as you then see the valley for the first time? One can only imagine and I try each time I stand in Yosemite’s majesty….

Mya and Will, with their deep spirituality, I know feel very similar to me as they gaze out into the park and that’s why they couldn’t let the opportunity pass them by to have their Elopement photos taken here. I felt so honored that they asked me to be their photographer, although I have been to Yosemite dozens of times this was my first time photographing a client.  

After contacting me, they planned to get married as soon as possible. I knew we needed to obtain permits to photograph a wedding elopement in Yosemite, so I went right to work to figure out our timeline. You need to submit a permit at least 21 days before the wedding/photoshoot day. So, we decided on early March as our timeframe and paid our $150 for the permit. Planning an elopement in March in Yosemite can be a roll of the dice in terms of weather. It’s not uncommon to get snow, lightning and thunder stores or just very cold winds. Mya and Will, being very outdoorsy type people, were willing to bear the brunt of whatever Yosemite decided to throw at them and so was I! That being said, we got very lucky. Although the daytime temperatures nearly hit 44 degrees, it was clear, sunny and there was no wind. 

The morning of the shoot I walked the valley floor looking for our best options for locations to photograph. The tall granite cliffs can obscure the sun at odd times of day, so an essential tool for this is an app called Sun Seeker. Using GPS, it shows me the path of the sun and where it will be throughout the day, wherever I am at in the park.  This allows me to “pre-visualize” the shots, as one famous photographer of the Yosemite Valley, Ansel Adams, has said. Driving through the valley I saw some areas that were less appealing due to fire, flat brown grass, or Oak and Maple trees that have yet to bare their leaves. I decided on 3 different locations, that looked stunning and I’m sure that the photos they yielded will one day be passed down to their children.

In hopes to shoot more elopements and weddings in Yosemite I’m offering a 10% discount on my Yosemite packages when you mention this blog post for the rest of 2022! Contact me now to start planning the wedding of your dreams! 

Fort Baker Engagement

More and more I find clients are taking less advantage of the engagement photoshoots. I understand how over the years seeing all these photos plastered on Facebook and Instagram has become a cliche, but let me tell you my argument. I get it! First lets quickly move past the obvious ones. Becoming comfortable in front of the camera and getting to know your photographer, so you’ll be more easy going and relaxed on your wedding day. Let's try talking about the future and having stunning images for you, your partner, your future children and grand children. To have beautiful photos of yourself in a relaxing environment while giving you and your partner a chance to capture that intimacy. You’ll actually show up as yourselves, how you are day to day, not just dressed up for your wedding. Let the shoot reflect your style, the place you live, and the people you are as much as possible.  Then one day when you're chasing around your two year old holding a 4x6 print and pointing and saying mama or dada you can look at it and it will bring back more ever so fleeting memories of young love. 

Yui and Alex

Yui and Alex got married during the start of the pandemic and had a beautiful small ceremony on the grounds of The Palace of Fine Art in San Francisco with just close members of the family. As a result they didn’t get the photographs of their perfect day that they had imagined. So when Yui contacted me to do a “reshoot” for her, I was more than excited! This very laid back and happy couple were simply a dream to work with. I was able to find the perfect flowers for them from Strelitzia Flower Co and we were off! The day of the shoot we had a few locations in mind. This being a Saturday, The Palace was bustling so I worked hard to find the peaceful romantic scene we had envisioned. From there, we made a quick stop at Battery Spencer to get some views of the Golden Gate Bridge. The wind nearly knocked us all off our feet, so we improvised and found some interesting scenery in the wind torn Civil War era military base. Sunset approached, so we were off once again to Point Bonita for some of the most beautiful coastal views one can imagine. Once we got the shots we wanted, it was wonderful to spend some extra time at sunset to get to know these two better. Yui has a love for unconventional fashion and Alex a connoisseur of whiskey. I’ll be sure to keep in contact with them and next time we will have a whiskey or 3!

Santa Cruz Elopement

With all that 2020 has come to bear, there is still hope and that hope comes from the human capacity for love. Many couples have come together this year by never giving up on love. From elopements, small outdoor gatherings and Zoom calls, the challenges of this year have made it okay for weddings to be more about the two people coming together and not about the spectacle (Although a good party is always welcome!). The elopement style wedding can bring a type of intimacy and romance that is hard to recreate in a larger event… 

This is why it’s so important to find a photographer who you really feel comfortable with.  Someone who can walk into any environment and make you feel at ease. Someone who only adds value to your day and reminds you how important these memories will be, not just a year from now but for the rest of your lives.

Santa Cruz has always been one of Katie and Mike’s favorite destinations. They love riding their bikes down highway 1, from their home in wine country, and finding camp sites along the way. With their love of the California coast and Redwood forest, they knew that Santa Cruz would be the perfect place. The pure joy that comes from these two incredible people can not be understated. Congratulation Katie and Mike, I wish for many many years of continued happiness and joy!

Flowers from: Keep on Blooming Boutique
Wedding Dress: Willowby from Bliss Bridle

Three wedding venues I’d like to photograph.

Switzer Farms of Westport

This charming and stunningly beautiful venue along the cost near Mendocino in Northern California has seemingly endless views of the Pacific Ocean that connects to the famous California coast via Highway 1. The Victorian farmhouse built in 1884 is something to behold. So many opportunities for incredible photographs no matter where I point the camera.  

You can rent out the venue for your wedding for 3 nights, so you’ll have time to take in the whole experience. With that you can invite 27 of your closest friends and family to stay with you. Maybe you can place a bet on who will see a whale off the coast first? 

Link to Swizer: here

Ralston White Retreat Center

Although I have yet to photograph at this venue, I have been photographed here. Ralston White Retreat Center was the home to my wife’s family reunions several times over the years and was the first place on our list when we started planning our own wedding. We scheduled a walk through of the venue and as we were driving up the winding road to the house, I knew that was it, we had found our venue!  

Driving through the redwood trees on the hills of Mill Valley California, you make your turn onto the driveway and it opens up to a heart shaped lawn with a giant 1920’s mansion behind it. (I recommend reading the story of the heart shaped lawn on their website).  The friendly staff was quick to greet us and show us everything that Ralston has to offer. The house can sleep around 50 guests, so we decided to rent it out for the whole weekend. With all of our closest friends and family there, we celebrated all weekend. We had more fun and loving moments than anything we ever even thought could have happened. 

There are little walking trails on the property and one that fallows the path of a stream down to a small man made pond that was used as a swimming hole a long long time ago. This is where my wife and I did our first look and also did most of our formal portraits. I really am only writing a few paragraphs about each of the venues on this list but I think I may just have to revisit this one in the future. I just can’t say enough about it! 

Link to Ralston: here

San Francisco City hall 

Although I do not regret having a fairly big wedding what so ever, I love the idea of keeping it small. San Francisco City Hall is perfect for that! If you’re on a budget or just don’t like the limelight that a “traditional” wedding can put on you, this is the place for you. It also keeps you from having to spend hours obsessing over every detail like the color of your napkins or the which part of your favorite song might be good for your entrance music into the reception….

The timeless beauty of the building itself will make any photograph stand the test of time. The light coming through the window and bouncing off the marble walls just gives some of the most flattering light you could ever want! Then, if you’d like just a few more pictures you’re just a 15 minute drive to the most beautiful coast lines and bridges in the world. Everything about a City Hall wedding is romantic and I would love to be there photographing it all!!! 

Link to SF City Hall: here

lovely Chrissy Field Wedding

Its a Monday in November, your wedding is this Saturday and that pit in your stomach feels deep… You rush to your smart phone and open the weather app immediately.  Fearing the worst you see rain on the forecast in San Francisco!!!! Abject terror fills your body. Then a sigh of relief, the rain is on Friday and Saturday. Looks great, but will it hold? Every chance you get the rest of the week you are obsessing over the weather.  Checking different apps and looking out your window to see the cloud cover. Why?! why?! Am I driving myself crazy about something I have zero controls over? Yet alas that’s just me as the photographer wanting everything to always be perfect for my couples. I know how much time and effort they put into organizing and planning their weddings and that’s just in a normal year… This is 2020, nothing is normal or right and everything always seems to be on the brink of disaster.  

None, absolutely none of this is what Maggie and Mike felt the week leading up to the wedding. Yes, they checked the weather and saw that it was going to be nice on the wedding day and were definitely overjoyed about it. When you meet these two amazing humans you realize that the only thing leading up to the wedding that mattered was the chance to look at each other, say their vows and then “I do”. Kiss kiss kiss and walk hand in hand down the aisle. Everything else was a bonus! And oh boy did they get a lot of bonuses… 65 degrees, clear day with no wind and stunning blue skies. Chrissy field never felt so good. The small wedding with mostly close family was just beaming at these two and all helped to make this day perfect for them. Toss in some dry aged beef cooked to perfection, some amazing wine (Pinot Noir, Maggie’s favorite) and the rest of the day was a blur. 

Autumn Afternoon Newborn Session

I can’t think of anything more special than those first few weeks after your first child arrives. The nervousness building as you realize that the new person asleep in the back seat of your car is now your responsibility. That first time rocking in your nursery chair that you spent way too much time obsessing over. That first time you lay her down to sleep and just stare with a smile that makes your face sore. Then you think to yourself “I should nap,” but you just can’t bear the thought of letting her out of your site for even a moment. You fill your house with your favorite music and just talk out loud to that beautiful creature that you can’t help but feel hopelessly attached to.

As you soak up those moments and time passes, you go back to work, taking meetings, zoom calls, and the real world starts sliding back in. You’re now figuring out how to balance everything… When I go to take photos of you and your new family, I try to capture all those feelings. So when you look back at these photos years later, they transplant you right back that very moment.

Eucalyptus Grove in Golden Gate Park

When planning a photoshoot near the San Francisco coast, you need to make a few assumptions. First, that it’s going to be foggy. If it’s not the fog, you’re probably going to contend with a cold wind coming off the Pacific. If you’re lucky, the fog lifts, the sun shines and a beautiful fall day comes together.

With a golden light beaming through the eucalyptus trees and a hawk perched on the bough of the tree, a perfect scene was set. I captured one of my absolute favorite images to date. The moment this mom and daughter share while observing this beautiful bird left us all with a buzz of excitement. It’s almost as if it was waiting there until I captured the right moment. Then off it flew to find it’s dinner.

Alameda Victorian Family Shoot

The beautiful mid-morning light, streaming through every window and doorway, makes this little home on a tiny island in the San Francisco Bay, a photographers playground! The joy and fun loving nature of this family comes through in each and every photo. One thing I love when walking into someone’s home, is to see all the printed photos framed and hanging on the wall. It gives me such joy, because I know they love having that constant reminder of past events and the emotions they felt. That is the gift of photography.

Fall Morning in West Sacramento

Here we are late October, the warm weather of summer finally gone and the brisk fall air is settling in. The excitement of The Holidays approaching. This is my absolute favorite time of year for family photos! The Sunrise and Sunset happens at more manageable times for your little ones, so you can still get the beautiful golden glow. During your fall photoshoot you’re also getting that perfect picture you’ll be sending out for your annual Holiday Cards.

This location in West Sacramento offers many different opportunities. From a swing on a giant maple tree to an area enclosed with trees, if it happens to be a windy morning like it was for these photos. With gorgeous views of the canal and tall grasses all year, you’re sure to get some stunning pictures to print and hang on your wall.

American River Sunset Maternity Shoot

This area along the American River in Sacramento has been a go-to spot for my family and I this summer. It’s shallow waters that extend half way across the river and the sandy beaches shaded by the Oak, Walnut, and Maple trees, make it a perfect place to bring the whole family. So, when Alex and Cole came looking for a location for their maternity photos, I knew this would be a stunning spot! With the sunsetting down the length of the river and the golden light giving the foliage a fiery sparkle, we all felt that we had something special by the end of the days shoot.

Cozy Fall Morning

My absolute favorite time of year is the Fall. Especially, those mornings with the dew on the grass and the changing leaves. Though most important, are the mornings spent cuddled up with your loved ones in bed before your toes hit the cool hardwood floor. With an 18 month old and newborn in the house, those mornings can start much earlier than one would hope… For the Todd’s, it’s no worries. These dedicated parents love tending to the needs of their adorable two children. This isn’t my first time photographing this beautiful, growing family and I truly can’t wait to do it again!

Established 2020

What a time to start something new, right? Well here I am making a huge life change in the strangest point not only for my family and I but for our country and the whole world. Yet I’m so excited to take on all the new challenges this will bring me. I have been resting on my laurels for too long. With my talent as a photographer and my passion to make something that people love! I don’t think there is a job more suited for my skill set. Now that I’m live and accepting clients I want to just thank you from the bottom of my heart to have me in the running as your photographer. What I promise to you is I will do everything in my power to bring you the best quality photographs I can while making the whole experience as fun and easy going as possible.