College sweethearts, best friends, and now husband and wife. Laramie and I go so far back, and I can’t even express the honor it was to travel up to beautiful Montana to photograph one of the best days of her life to an incredible man. The day started with breakfast, a home over looking the … Continue reading wedding of laramie + erik // private residence in montana
A gorgeous Brazilian family, the kindest Utah family, and one big party later, this wedding (quite a few years in the making) was one for the books. Cristina + Lucas stole my heart from the second I met them. We shot their engagements last summer at the beautiful Guardsman Pass. This summer we celebrated with … Continue reading wedding of cristina + lucas // red butte garden, salt lake city
The months of planning, trying on, tasting, and booking are here.
Your wedding day.
After shooting weddings for 4 years now, I have seen and worked with so many calm, collected and happy brides. (lucky me, right?) However, this doesn’t just happen. This is a result of preparation and preparedness to ensure a smooth flowing wedding and a very happy, relaxed couple.
Below are my top five essential ways to make your special day that much more enjoyable and stress-free. (Happy planning!)
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The love felt between these two is immeasurable and incredible to witness. Nick saw his bride for the first time inside the balloon as it was filling. Between the bursts of flames and fans, tears and sweet words were heard. They said their “I dos” hundreds of feet above the ground, followed by a perfect morning brunch with their closest family and friends at Lake Skinner. Continue reading eloped // briawna + nick // temecula, ca
Temecula California’s wine country would host Lauren + Juan’s absolutely perfect fall wedding.
Both in their Vera Wang, they said “I do” under the warm California sun.
There could not be two people more perfect for one another, witnessing their families, love, and happiness together was incredible.
Cheers to you my beautiful friends, XO Continue reading temecula ca wedding of lauren + juan
An warm and blissful day in southern California was the setting for the new Mr. and Mrs. Salgado. Two people madly in love, surrounded by only their closest loved ones, inside an old Spanish Catholic Church. When I met the duo earlier this spring, I immediately fell in love. I fell in love with the … Continue reading Torrance, CA wedding of Carla + Tony
A hot, humid, perfect June day in Augusta Georgia would be the backdrop for my favorite southern couple, Lana and Perren’s wedding day.
We met months ago at the Stein Erickson in Deer valley, where Perren would propose to Lana after a snowy fairytale sleigh ride.
Family and friends joined the couple at Windsor Manor to celebrate their new life, love, and happiness.
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Beneath the warm California sun, Cheyenne and Grant pledged their love for one another. Surrounded by God, family, and friends.
I wish I had the words. The words to describe the beauty, the love and the warmth of this wedding. There are no words, only photos: Continue reading wedding of cheyenne + grant ware / vista, california
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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