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Hey there! I know things are weird right now and all of us are starting to feel a little antsy about what’s going on in the world. For me, I’ve found that a great way to keep the blues at bay is to keep busy and focused on the things that I CAN do right […]

The thing I love most about engagement sessions is that it gives the couple a chance to work with me before the big day. Over the course of about two hours, we get to know one another AND we get to make some awesome photos together. The rapport we build during the engagement session always […]

Everyone gets the jitters about their wedding day, but for introverts, the idea of having all eyes on you for the entire day can feel like something right out of a nightmare. While some of us weren’t born to be the center of attention, it doesn’t mean that you can’t still have an incredible wedding […]

Choosing the right location for your engagement session may have your head spinning at first. Maybe you and your fiance have different ideas of how it should look. Maybe you feel overwhelmed with Pinterest “inspiration” and trends. Here are four tips for how to choose a location for your engagement session: Talk to your photographer […]

I recently met up with one of my 2019 couples, David & Naomi to photograph their Oak Canyon Nature Center engagement photos. David and Naomi have that sweet kind of love that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside when you see them smile at each other. There’s no question that these two adore one […]

Recently we met up with Tim and Charlene to take some anniversary photos in Seal Beach, CA. This year, they’re celebrating 20 years of marriage and it was so much fun to document their still adorable chemistry after all these years! As a wedding photographer I see a lot of couples at the beginning stages of […]

My brother-in-law and his wife recently celebrated 20 years of marriage. We decided to celebrate by planning a dreamy couples photoshoot in Coto de Caza. They hadn’t had any professional couples photos taken since their engagement session so we wanted to make this special! Pride & Prejudice and Gone with the Wind are some of my […]

So he finally popped the question and now it’s time for you to have those amazing engagement photos taken! But maybe you’re not so sure how to prepare for an engagement session (Not sure if you even need an engagement session? click here). Don’t worry, it’s your lucky day! I’ve got a few tips that […]

Fun, carefree and real… These were just a few of the words that Stacie and Ray emphasized when they told me what their vision was for their engagement photos. Rather than a lot of traditional or stiff photos, they wanted something that captured all of the laughter and fun that they share as a couple. […]

I think it’s pretty obvious by now that I adore working with couples in love. There’s something so fulfilling about chronicling that intimacy and spark between two people who are about to promise their lives to each other. While the majority of the couples I work with are engaged and just starting out, I occasionally […]