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Mama Needs a Cocktail is such a fun blog that featured the gorgeous Megan!
Megan and I were so absolutely blessed with not only finding some snow, but a beautiful roaring river in Truckee, California for her maternity session. The temperature was cold, and Megan battled the snow for her baby bump photos like a champion. We even were able to get a peak of sunset while shooting. Pink Blush Maternity made for the perfect outfit to match the beautiful environment.
These two were featured on Let's Bee Together! Go check it out!
It may have taken a 6 hour drive to Sacramento, and an hour and a half drive to Truckee, Ca to find snow, but by gosh I found it! Nothing is sweeter than photographing a couples engagement photos in the same place that the proposal happened, and I was blessed with that opportunity with Michael and Marlee. After proposing at their family cabin in Truckee several months prior, we journeyed back to the same spot, and the same tree, to snuggle in the snow before their wedding in March at the Vizcaya in Sacramento, Ca.
Read MoreThis amazing vow renewal was featured on Adriana Weddings! I am so in love with this whole day!
Janet and Nate were married at this exact same location at the Paradisus Punta Cana Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 5 years ago! They swore that one day they would be back to renew their vows after their incredible wedding day, and that day came exactly 5 years later. With a few friends along for the ride, they celebrated their relationship, their hardships, and everything that originally brought them together in the first place.
Read MoreI've always heard other photographers talk about how they just wanted to take their client's children home with them, and while I do love all of my clients, I didn't want to steal one until I met Aahana. This little princess steals your heart the second you meet her, and the entire time you can't help but find her laughter contagious. At a little over 2, I'll be surprised to if she doesn't continue to win all the hearts of those she meets as she grows older.
Read MoreI love that these two were featured on Big Love Small Weddings! Such an amazing blog!
Megan and Jonathan had an absolutely beautiful elopement with their families at the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Ca on October 2nd. Meeting these two souls was no coincidence, as I was lucky enough for an introduction from their amazing friends Lindsey and Bryan. Being a photographer isn't always puppies and rainbows, and the summer months sometimes get a little insane. But it is weddings like these that remind us of why our jobs are so incredible, and make coming home to edit just all the more worth it!. From the moment of arriving, to staying late to capture the stars in the sky; every second was filled with such love shared throughout all individuals present.
This amazing wedding day was featured on Every Last Detail! Go check it out!
Jeff and Aurora had an absolutely beautiful wedding at Gerry Ranch in Camarillo, Ca. You wouldn't even know that this day reached over 105 degrees in mid September, with winds up to 55 mph. Through 5 layers of sunscreen, a veil blowing away during the first look, and gallons and gallons of water; the day went off without a hitch. Their wedding was filled with intimate touches of nautical elements, including tying a knot that will never break and the two concluding their personal vows promising to always be the best first mate or captain they could be. This tied in perfectly to their engagement session hats, which I can honestly say I kind of missed!
Read MoreI'm so proud to say that this absolutely breathtaking day was featured on Wedding Chicks!
Brittany and Johnny had their fall wedding at the absolutely beautiful The Gardens at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks, Ca venue. The whole occasion was filled with such personal touches, combining Brittany’s rustic country Colorado vibe and Johnny’s Santa Barbara basketball background. Opting out of a first look, Johnny saw the stunning Brittany for the first time when she walked down the aisle in her custom cowgirl boots. These two lovebirds truly kept to their own personalities, having personalized bride and groom cokes at their wedding table, and a day filled family heirlooms.
Read MoreThe outdoor wedding of Alexis and Guy held at the McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, Ca was exciting from start to finish! These two celebrated their Jewish wedding with all the usual attributes, including the signing of a handmade ketubah, a beautiful chuppah with a historical Tallit, the breaking of a glass to signify the commitment to stand by one another even in hard times, and the most incredible horah I have ever had the opportunity to experience.
Read MoreAngela and Andrew were such a pleasure to get to photograph for their engagement session this past weekend. We were able to go explore the McCormick Home Ranch in Camarillo, CA and such a sunset we were blessed with! Between the giggling, and the sweet nothings- it was a breeze to get the cutest smiles out of both Angela and Andrew!
Read MoreI'm so stoked to say that this amazing wedding was featured on Artfully Wed!
This intimate vintage wedding of Ashley and Eric was held at The Fess Parker in Santa Barbara, CA. Seven years in the making, every year of love was worth it to conclude to this absolutely perfect day and evening. Ashley and Eric met in Chicago, among the windy city their love grew, even having their first kiss at the Clark and Roscoe stop waiting for the subway along the CTA; the Chicago Transit Authority for those who don't know. Friends and family traveled from all over the states to join together in this shimmering affair, enjoying the perfect weather that only Santa Barbara has to offer.
Read MoreThese two gorgeous people were featured on Beach Bride! It is well worth checking out!
This amazing engagement session was a combination of sweet and adventure, and I was so blessed to get to spend it with these two lovebirds! Jonathan proposed to the gorgeous Megan in a coffee shop, so it only made since to start their engagement session at one as well. Sadly, their special coffee shop isn't as located as close to a beautiful beach as Lucky Llama Coffee House in Carpinteria, CA, so we instead got to experience firsthand their rustic patio and fantastic latte art.
Read MoreIt has been a year since these two amazing vegan bloggers, owning and operating Carrots and Flowers, got married last year in one of my favorite locations with one of my favorite themes. Megan and Pasha chose a Burning Man themed wedding 4,000 ft. up to the top of a mountain for their unforgettable five day wedding. Everything including the flowers and centerpieces were all hand made by the bride, even lighting up when night hit.
Read MoreI had so much fun meeting up with Summer for her maternity session at Henningsen Lotus Park in Lotus, Ca, otherwise know as Lotus Park. The American River was a beautiful backdrop for a beautiful mama to be, especially as a location that her and her hubby frequent often.
Read MoreI cannot believe that this little munchkin is officially 2 years old as of yesterday! I had the chance to see her before she was born in this beautiful mama's stomach, when she was born for her newborn photos, 6 months later for that, and these photos; from last Christmas.
She is growing up into such a beautiful little girl, and already exploring the world! Right now her and her parents are in France renovating they're family home, and I can only imagine the amazing experience they are all having!
Happy 2nd Birthday Avery!
Read MoreIt is the most magical experience to arrive to a location for an engagement session and be blessed with the most golden light every where you look! Placerita Canyon State Park, CA delivered beyond my little photographer's most wildest dreams. Not only that, but Katie and Brian brought along their gorgeous rescued Siberian Husky Dakota. We were able to wander among this hiking path and find some pretty amazing spots, even if Dakota was more interested in the squirrels than us!
Read MoreThis gorgeous mama to be was featured on BL Mommy! Her pregnancy story is shared, and is definitely worth a read!
I had the chance to photograph one of my gorgeous Santa Barbara brides from last September for her maternity session this past weekend! Erin and I traveled down to the picturesque coast of Laguna Beach, CA to capture her precious baby bump and were treated to the most perfect sunset.
Read MoreLove does not cover how I feel about this gorgeous elopement wedding in Santa Barbara, California between the gorgeous Danielle and Kevin. Planned in just 4 months, we started at Hotel Milo for getting ready, traveled to the Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens for the first look, stopped by the Santa Barbara Courthouse to say vows, and ended up at the Wine Cask Restaurant for a light dinner. Wearing a to die for dress by Maggie Sottero and having the most lovely flowers by Olive & Blooms, the whole event came together with Danielle's quick but meticulous planning. This elegant affair was sweet and simple, truly representing the love that these two have.
Read MoreWith the birth of an absolute perfect baby girl named Tenley this morning, I thought it was due time to share a blog on Amy's maternity in Joshua Tree National Park, California. Chris and Amy's love of their soon to be first child was beyond apparent as we spent several hours in Joshua Tree enjoying not only the sunset, but the beautiful desert breeze.
Read MoreIt's not very often I get to combine a gorgeous road trip with an engagement session, but it seemed like the best possible moment when Alexis and Guy asked if we could shoot at Muir Woods National Monument in San Francisco, California. These two not only have a history of dates, hikes, and memories at this beautiful location- they also shared that it was the location of several scenes of filming for Star Wars! With this tiny piece of information, I was absolutely sold.
Read MoreI was so stoked to get to travel up to easily one of my favorite locations in Santa Barbara, California; Knapp's Castle to photograph Kellee and Corrigan for their incredible engagement session Located up in the Santa Ynez Mountains, this dilapidated mansion from 1940 makes for the perfect sunset location overlooking the valley. I am so excited to get to photograph their wedding next year at the Simi Adobe-Strathearn House in Simi Valley, California.
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