Josie and Sammy managed to stay as cool as a cucumber during their McCauley Estate Vineyards wedding despite temperatures reaching over 100 degrees. Although the pair were technically married on their milestone March anniversary, they couldn’t wait to finally have the formal celebration with all their nearest and dearest. Surrounded by lush gardens and vineyards, […]

In all my years of photographing weddings, want to know the biggest difference between couples who really enjoyed their wedding days, and those who didn’t? The couples who got to sit back, relax, and enjoy their day all hired a wedding planner. Yes, this key team player on your wedding day can really make an […]

With so much uncertainty in the air from all the covid craziness, Tricia and Yuri knew they didn’t want to continue to wait after 10 years of dating to tie the knot. This pair opted for an intimate garden elopement with just their immediate families in attendance. Their MacArthur Place Hotel and Spa Sonoma wedding […]

I think a wedding album is worth its weight in gold for so many reasons. They are certainly one of those things that you’ll kick yourself for not getting two, five, ten years down the line. I’m currently in the works with a gorgeous book for one of my couples and am overly excited about […]

If there is anyone who deserved a happily-ever-after after this crazy year, it’s Jamie and Abe. Both are essential workers who tirelessly worked for their community while raising two young boys- all the year that they were supposed to be tying the knot. The pair ended up eloping on a gorgeous Carmel beach last Fall […]

The First Look is an amazing part of your wedding day! If you aren’t sure about this tradition, these tips will help explain why it would be a romantic addition to your wedding day that not only adds to the experience but also reduces stress. Here are some reasons most of my couples do this […]

Brittany & Logan’s Napa Winery wedding was an absolute dream. The day started surrounded with their joyful, fun friends- all so excited to see their friend get married to their soul mate. Their loved ones joined them for a hilltop ceremony in the warm summer sun, surrounded by the lush green vineyards and rolling winery […]

A soccer fling turned to marriage at a romantic summer Wente Vineyards wedding- that’s the sweet journey of Monica and Chris. They said their I do’s under the warm sun with gorgeous white florals and elegant accents of light blue. Their first portraits as husband and wife were captured in the vineyards at sunset for […]

When you know, you know. A phrase that rings so true for Julia and Ray. Early on in their relationship, that could both tell that this was unlike any other previous partner- this was something rare, something worthy of holding on to. It was such a pleasure getting to hear their love story during their […]

Amy and Eric have successfully jumped through countless hurdles in the name of love. After being engaged for nearly four years, this pair decided it was finally time to tie the knot, pandemic or not. Although their upcoming backyard wedding may not have been their original plan, their life has such exciting changes in the […]