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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Mary is a sparkly-shoe-wearing, throw-her-head-back-laughing, I-don’t-care-what-you-think type of girl. She’s tough, strong, and a total badass. James loves all of these things about her. He also loves her kind, loving, generous side. She loves his laid-back, confident, hysterical personality, the way he lets her fight her own battles but steps in when she needs him. […]

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These custom engagement guest books are so much fun! We lay them out to tell a story of your engagement, leaving plenty of space for your guests to sign at the wedding reception. Guests LOVE these because they get to write you notes and see your photos. This creates a family heirloom that is much […]

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Have we met? If so, you know I’m uber-passionate about film. I love love love it. Let’s take a little journey though some shots I got in San Francisco during Lesley and Earl’s awesome engagement session, and talk about the challenges I faced because of my insistence of shooting 100% film. Earl and I are […]

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We were on the streets of San Francisco, in colorful, interesting North Beach. Specifically, we were in an ally by City Light Books, up against a multi-media mural of wine labels and paint. And Earl was like a cardboard cutout. (It’s okay, he knows he’s awkward in front of a camera.) From behind my camera […]

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