Trying to figure out when to take engagement photos? My suggestion is to schedule your session as early as possible, at least 6-8 months before the wedding day. Why? There are a few reasons… Photographer Turnaround Time Depending on your photographer’s turnaround time, receiving images may take a month. During the busy season, my turnaround time can…
While I was attending Imaging USA in Nashville I met the sweetest photographer couple who had just gotten engaged! We decided to do a quick session around our hotel before they headed home after the conference. Here are a few highlights from Ryan & Lexi’s engagement session. The hotel had giant guitars hanging from the…
When you’re planning a wedding there’s a lot to manage and keep track of, and sometimes you aren’t sure which direction to go when it comes to selecting vendors and deciding on details. Well-meaning friends and family all seem to have an opinion, but whose opinion is the right one? Inevitably someone says: You should…
As someone who’s been photographing people for over a decade, I’ve encountered a LOT of people who hate being in front of the camera and insist that they are not photogenic. For some reason, this seems to be particularly so when it comes to men. What I’ve learned, however, is that a lot of people…
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by the team over at The Photo Argus as part of their Featured Artist Series. In my interview we discussed how I got started in photography, what inspires my style, and about some of the highs and lows of being a professional photographer. You can read my…
Somebody pinch me. Is this real life? David’s Bridal released their new Fall 2022 Catalog this week and I’m both thrilled and honored to see one of my client’s images in it! As a former David’s Bridal bride back in 2006 this is a surreal full-circle moment for me. Shopping for wedding attire? Pick up…
I recently had the privielge of working with a SUPER cute couple, Daniela & Carlos, for their engagement session in Orange County. For their engagement photos the couple wanted to capture the fun and carefree tone of their relationship together. They decided on a nature location for it’s calm and whimsical vibe and I sent…
We started Alice and Joseph’s Los Angeles engagement pictures out on the beach in Santa Monica, not too far from where he proposed. These two were naturals! I gave them some easy prompts so they could get comfortable in front of the camera and within minutes Joseph had his beautiful fiance laughing her head off!…
Bilal & Sarah’s Yorba Regional engagement pictures were so much fun to photograph! From the first time I talked to Sarah she knew she wanted her engagement photos to be in a natural place with a lot of greenery, to match her gorgeous green dress! She also knew that she wanted the photos to capture…
A couple months ago I met up with Emilie and Christopher for their super romantic Crystal Cove engagement photos. The couple chose this location because it’s a place that’s special to them. I love it when couples do this because it helps to add an extra personal element to both the engagement session experience and…