These two incredibly people will be wed in Palm Springs, CA on New Years Eve, so it only seemed fitting to party (I mean photograph) their engagements here as well. Celia + Kevin, you guys speak my language and I can’t wait for all the fun we will be having! XO Booking fall 2018 weddings … Continue reading celia + kevin engagements // palm springs, ca
The pair met while in school many years ago. They share a love for science, outdoors, and their adorable french bulldogs. We spent the afternoon shooting under incredible California sun, playing in the water, and chatting about life, love, and the future. I truly cannot wait for their Palm Springs wedding later this fall and … Continue reading jenn + scott engagements in encinitas, ca
A couple of years ago I shared a blog post all about some of my top tips for a completely successful engagement session. You can read it here:
I pass that on to all my brides and clients when planning our shoots and it has been extremely helpful. Over the years I’m constantly finding new ways to better help my clients and create a perfectly smooth shoot. Continue reading Tips for a successful engagement session // part two
After meeting at a southern California music festival and spending the day together Nick and Briawna giggled that they’ve been inseparable since. Briawna is a fellow photographer as well, so shooting this engagement session was an absolute blast. They brought along their beautiful baby girl Lennon and we spent the afternoon shooting at Elfin Forest. … Continue reading elfin forest engagements with briawna + nick
The warm California sun graced us with its beauty, the champagne was a fabulous addition, and spending an evening getting to know these incredible people was even better. Continue reading wilson creek winery engagements with paola + zakk
Katrina and Spencer both enjoy hiking, the outdoors and Utah’s gorgeous scenery. It would only be fitting to shoot their engagement photos in such a location. Tibble fork is without a doubt one of my favorite locations in Utah, and it was so fun to explore it more with these two! Their happiness and love … Continue reading katrina + spencer’s tibble fork engagement shoot
Patrick and Heather recently got engaged while on a weekend ski trip to Powder Mountain. The sun was shinning, the ring was gorgeous, and the love between these two was incredible. I felt so honored to be a part of such a special moment. Enjoy! XO Recently engaged? let’s chat about your wedding: Continue reading a picture perfect powder mountain proposal
A perfect New Year’s eve engagement session covered in snow makes me a happy photographer. Daisy and Ben were in town for the holiday visiting from Elko, Nevada and decided they wanted to shoot at the beautiful International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City. Continue reading daisy + ben engagement shoot international peace gardens SLC utah
Detail shots during a wedding day are some of my favorites. I typically rent the 100 macro just for this portion of the day (because I have commitment issues and won’t just buy one.)
However, I did find this great little extender pack on Amazon for my 50mm. There are 4 different extension tubes, and they attach to the end of your lens. Continue reading ring shots – with a 50mm macro extender
A perfect southern California December day on the beach. Aly + Jonathan’s love absolutely radiated and their smiles never ended. I wish you both years of love and happiness together, thank you for being so beautiful and in front of my camera. Now booking 2017 weddings ❤ Contact me here to chat! Continue reading black sand beach engagements with aly + jonathan
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