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Katie and Kevin are planning a very cool intimate wedding with a rustic theme. When Katie said she wanted woodsy photos, I knew we had to go to Calaveras Big Trees. This is one of my all-time favorite places to photograph couples. It’s peaceful, romantic, and beautiful. There’s nothing like being out in nature while […]

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I’m very excited to announce that The Knot has published Kelly and Dave’s engagement on their blog called How They Asked! Thank you to the editors for selecting my work for publication, and congratulations to Kelly and Dave! See the feature: How They Asked, Kelly + Dave See more of their photos: Fall Modesto Engagement […]

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As time marches on, so does the price of weddings. I have a very lucrative Yosemite Elopement business because so many couples are concerned about the cost of a full wedding. Some couples skip the engagement session because of cost or because they can’t find the time. Others let a friend or family member do […]

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Dave loves to make Kelly laugh. Whether he’s being silly, telling a joke, or just being himself, she thinks he’s hilarious. They have fun together, solve problems together, and support each other in everything they do. They’re tying the knot on June 19th at a gorgeous winery, so stay tuned!

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Kaitlyn and Julian were friends for years, part of the same group.  Then one day, romantic feelings emerged and he asked her out.  From then on, they were inseparable.  I fully believe couples who start as good friends have the best relationships, and these two are a great example.  Their relationship is fun, sweet, and […]

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We’ve upgraded our guest books to a more luxurious product!  These guest books contain your engagement photos and places for wedding guests to write.  The pages are thicker and more sturdy, and the cover comes in a variety of gorgeous leathers. Here’s a little video where you can see the whole book!  

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When Zac asked Katie on a date, four years after she saw him and started crushing on him, she couldn’t believe it.  If she’d told her 20-year-old self that this man would be her husband, she never would’ve believed it. I love Katie and Zac’s story because of how twitterpated she was with him.  They […]

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The way Linda looks at Joshua, there’s no doubt she’s in love.  She does that swooning, junior high thing, which he’d wanted for a very long time.  Joshua fell in love with Linda in the seventh grade, and he finally won her over. He treats her like a queen, doing small things like opening doors […]

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Being a wedding photographer and having Yosemite so close by is a DREAM.  When Hannah asked if we could do her and Elijah’s engagement session in Yosemite, I was very excited and of course said YES! This couple is very special to me.  I grew up with Hannah’s parents, and their wedding was the VERY […]

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We are so excited to be working with Shevaun and Andrew! This is the fifth wedding we’re photographing for Andrew’s amazing family, so it’s a dream job, like working with family and good friends. I know we’ll have SO much fun at the wedding! These two are adorable together! They met online, and as soon […]

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Jenelle and Richard are all too familiar with surviving through life’s hardships. They both had challenging pasts and have worked hard to grow past them, becoming strong, independent people. They’re strong enough to be happy on their own, and strong enough to let someone into the remote, intimate parts of their hearts. I think this […]

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As a photographer, I get to capture incredible life experiences. Capturing the beginning of Sowandy and Jesse’s life together is one of my favorite moments so far. Sowandy and Jesse met and fell in love five years ago, while Jesse was working in Livermore, but he had to go home to Florida to work for […]

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Cortney and Craig’s vintage engagement session fits them perfectly, and I can’t WAIT to photograph their vintage wedding! You won’t want to miss those photos, folks, especially with the amazing vintage dress Cortney found. Craig is blessed to have this amazing, sweet, smart woman, and he knows it. He is so good to her, and […]

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I am so beyond in love with my vintage Polaroid 195 camera. I spent this evening bleaching and scanning negatives, and am seeing how amazing the images can be when processed correctly. I’m obsessed with all things analog, all things imperfect, all things unique. Instant film has the ability to give you amazing prints on […]

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