William and Liz (Alex’s mom) planned an elaborate and insanely perfect surprise proposal at The Napa Valley Reserve. They brought in florist John James (from San Francisco) to create a subtle, yet elegant space for the proposal to take place. It was so unassuming as it naturally blended in with the trellis. Arrival for the […]

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Surprise Proposal at The Napa Valley Reserve

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Hire Same Photographer for Engagement and Wedding

Hey friends! I’m here to talk about one of the biggest topics in wedding photography – the top 5 reasons to hire the same photographer for your engagement session and wedding! It’s the smartest decision for a consistent and well-rounded experience! I’m a really big fan of working with clients all the way through their […]

Why Hire the Same Photographer for your Engagement Session and Wedding

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2023 is finally here and with last year behind us, it’s time to see what amazing wedding trends are coming down the pike. Personally, these are some of my FAVORITE 2023 wedding trends to watch. Let me know what you think! Gloves and custom embroidery are a YES! I am HERE for the gloves, let […]

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Top Wedding Trends to Watch in 2023

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My favorite and best wedding photos of 2022 – what an amazing year it was! From the mountains to the beach, it was a spectacular year of love.

Best Wedding Photos of 2022

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Beltane Ranch was the perfect venue for Kenz and Brian’s romantic Spring wedding. They danced all night under the stars surrounded by family and friends.

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Romantic Spring Wedding at Beltane Ranch

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A tropical boho wedding at the Millwick in Downtown Los Angeles. Full of dancing, karaoke, tropical vibes, and urban portraits running the streets.

Tropical Boho Wedding at the Millwick

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For the past several years as a wedding photographer, I have been honored to document some truly special days at was once called Madrona Manor. After a brief hiatus, where the owners sold the property and the new owners took over, and now Healdsburg’s The Madrona is back and better than EVER before. Recently, my […]

Healdsburg’s The Madrona is Back

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Indian Fusion Intimate Elopement Wedding

Kelsey and Rishi were married at Rishi’s parents house in Danville, CA on a hot August afternoon. They blended their two families together by hosting a beautiful Indian fusion intimate wedding; bringing together two parts of their worlds into one. They first held a simple, traditional western ceremony, Kelsey in her white wedding gown and […]

Indian & Western Fusion Intimate Wedding

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Leti and Kevin held their wedding at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens on a sunny August afternoon. I met up with them at the Claremont Club and Spa in the Berkeley hills to photograph them getting ready together (honestly MY FAVORITE). Leti was finishing her hair and makeup as I arrived. She and Kevin dressed […]

Beautiful UC Botanical Gardens Wedding in Berkeley

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Proposal overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin Headlands.

Before you dive headfirst into ALL THINGS WEDDING PLANNING promise me this, you’ll take a breather and allow yourself time to simply be present. Check out my top 5 things to do now that you’re engaged.

5 Things to do Now that You’re Engaged

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