As said best by the couple on their wedding website: “An account of stubbornness, Facebook, persistence, sabbatical, determination, nature walking, perfect timing, and mere luck. Well… and love of course.” Liz from Utah, on work in Milwaukee received a Facebook message from David. He heard of her through mutual friends the two had. Although she … Continue reading photography – liz + david’s provo engagements
I love Instagram, for many reasons. One of which being, finding pretty people. (Oh how creepy that sounds.) I discovered gorgeous Melody and her hunk of a boyfriend Bryce, about a year ago and knew I needed to shoot with them both when I got out to California. We made it happen, and the results? … Continue reading photography – melody + bryce / laguna beach
Engagement shoots could be, hands down, my favorite sessions (next to the wedding day). It is a chance to learn about my new couple, giggle, be free, and create gorgeous images they can not only share with friends and family, but have to look back on in the years to come. There is no “right … Continue reading photography – 7 tips for a successful engagement session
“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” -Nelson Mandela Continue reading personal – tuesday’s quote of the day
A few weeks ago while in southern California I posted a model call on my Instagram page. I was so excited when Evi reached out to me, and we got to planning a beautiful shoot. With the backdrop of La Jolla and her grace, beauty, and kindness, this shoot was incredible! If you are curious: … Continue reading photography – la jolla beauty with evi
Anna + Newton met by chance on their nation’s independence day in July. She caught his eye from far while on the phone with a friend and thought nothing of her “off” attitude she showed towards Newton. He proceeded to ask a friend of his who she was and if she was currently dating anyone. … Continue reading photography – engagements at tibble fork with anna + newton
I could just call, or send a lengthy text, both of which I will actually do as well. However, part of me just really needed to publicly share the joy of your birthday and how special you are to me. Anyone who knows you knows just how hard you bust your butt for those around … Continue reading personal – happy birthday, mom
While I’m in Utah most of the time, my incredibly handsome little brother Luc is in LA breaking hearts and filming commercials. (Just kidding on the breaking hearts. Kind of). For those that don’t know, he races outdoor motocross and is signed with an agency in LA as well for stunt double work. He recently … Continue reading photography – headshots in laguna
It might be the pain medication I’m still on, or it might be that I have the most fabulous clients a gal could ask for. Either way, when I received this package today from my March bride Dani and her new husband Zeke, I burst into a pathetic little sob. To not only do what … Continue reading personal – thank you – to my clients
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