15 minute hike to the most beautiful view of Chico Ca and the perfect location for A and B’s engagement photos. A wanted a country feel and I just absolutely love the hills in Upper Bidwell Park. It was the perfect spot without finding a farm. Is there some running during an engagement shoot, potentially […]

Alexa contacted me about shooting her proposal to Carina, she told the most beautiful love story of two families coming together and supporting each other while they pursued degrees and careers and dreams to build their lives together. A was surprising C with a trip to California after she finished the spring semester. Exploring Napa […]

Feeling Comfortable in front of the camera is the best way to achieve engagement photos that feel like your personality and you absolutely love! Feeling comfortable during your engagement photo session is crucial to getting great photos. When you’re relaxed and at ease, your true personality and connection with your partner can shine through. If […]

There is just something about the Big Sur Blue Big Sur is one of my favorite locations, its vast and gorgeous views could keep me entranced for a lifetime. Between the redwoods, cliffs, and rocky beach views. There is way to much to love about Big Sur. There is absolutely so much magic to find […]

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 […]

R & J contacted me about a couples session on the coast, they picked some of my favorite locations Redwood National and State Parks, and adventure on the coast. We met early before the crowds to enjoy the moody coastline. Patrick’s Point is always a favorite, and the beach there is a perfect spot to […]

Yosemite is always a good idea! J and I talked about potential locations for their engagement session and Yosemite was definitely a first choice. She was concerned that C might not be up for the drive, but we convinced him. Yosemite is always worth the drive. “Yosemite Park… None can escape its charms. Its natural […]

The actual wedding happened in Oregon and back in the middle of covid, so we got together for an anniversary of sorts. So we met up in Pollock Pines to enjoy the brisk weather without two feet of snow. They brought the pup and we celebrated their day! PSA Snow is slippery, Proceed with caution. […]

Not every location in Big Sur is Dog friendly, many of the hikes are off limits to pups, so you have to check before your adventure. Our first stop was a non-friendly dog area so pup stayed in the car while we did a small hike, Don’t worry the windows were rolled down and the […]