C & J got married in her parents backyard with family and friends celebrating with them. On her families property tucked between wineries and dairy farms, C & J said I do! We ended the night with some amazing nostalgia with a swing on the swing her Dad put up for her as a child!

Mammoth Lake California located on the east side of the Sierras between the Nevada border. Hot Creek Geological site was the perfect view for the first look and Ceremony! Personal vows and memories shared of how she caught his eye with a plate of cookies, a single plate of cookies that cemented a relationship that […]

To some extent there are no RULES for elopements. Even if there were some you can break every single one and do exactly what you want and nothing you don’t. With that in mind, the timeline of your elopement can be anything you want and there are no wrong answers. Your elopement is so much […]

B & R reached out to me when their original photographer cancelled their engagement photos a week before their engagements were scheduled. If I could find that photographer, I would thank them for being a colossal idiot since B & R have been some of my favorite people to work with and I get to […]

Congratulations on making the exciting decision to elope! But, what’s next Just because you have decided to elope doesn’t mean you are engaged and the first step doesn’t need to be “Get Engaged” I have had couples who don’t have a traditional engagement, they don’t announce it to friends and family, and the elopement is […]

J & C were the absolute cutest! We adventured to Yosemite for their engagement session so I was so excited for their wedding day when it finally happened upon us. A beautiful summer day in the mountains with gorgeous greens and absolutely beautiful views! First look with Dad is time where I cry ugly tears […]

Your love story doesn’t start on your wedding day, so the photos shouldn’t either. Documenting these moments for couples is bigger than just photos, its storytelling. You both had whole lives before you come stand in front of my camera lens, and honestly telling that story is as important as the story unfolding on during […]

R & R reached out to me for their original engagement photos when their original photographer canceled on them last minute. I made the drive to meet them in South Lake Tahoe. They booked their wedding with me and about a month before their wedding they wanted some updated engagements, photos no guest would see […]

Backyard Weddings are so much fun and give a more intimate atmosphere, but of course it tends to mean more rentals and you definitely have to find the right space! Getting ready spaces are often easier when you find a beautiful hotel or Airbnb. NorthStar Resort is definitely a perfect option! If your Ceremony is […]

Choosing between a sunrise and sunset timelines is all about what you need for your day. Sunrise won’t work for every couple and Sunset isn’t the perfect fit for every location. So this will be a helpful guide to help you decide which fits your day and personality the best! Think of your location and […]