I’ve been shooting wedding photography for about 7 years now. Rachel met me in my second year of photographing weddings full time when I photographed her brother’s wedding. At that time I got to get close with the family, fell in love with all of them. In instantly felt a connection with Rachel. We both […]

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I have to admit – I love a good party. Good whiskey, great music, and some people that just want to let loose and get a little crazy.  That is just what Kayley and Stephen delivered for me to document on their outdoor Lafayette wedding day. There was already a special bond in my heart […]

Wedding trends come and go. One of the biggest trends right now with photographers is promoting themselves as strictly “natural light photographers”. This is clearly a popular trend because natural light in photography is absolutely beautiful. The tones. The soft glow on the skin. The natural, organic feel it gives. It’s also the easiest way to […]

I have a confession. I am a total nerd. Star Wars. Harry Potter. Game of Thrones. X-men. You name it, and I nerd snort over it. In fact I have spent a lot of my day today watercoloring a portrait of Harley Quinn from Batman fame. While listening to video game soundtracks. Yeah, I am […]

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I recently read an incredible book. It is called The Alchemist. For a year or so now I have been on this journey of self improvement and spiritual discovery. What direction am I going? How can I make all things I want in life into creation? How can I make my time on this physical earth […]

We sat there at that little cafe.  I hadn’t seen Nicole’s face in years due to adulthood pulling us in different directions. But upon greeting her with a hug, it was like no time had passed.   I’ve known Nicole since we were both in the 5th grade. The 5th grade. Can you believe it? […]

Raichelle and Ben are total Love bugs. You probably remember their epic Big Sur engagement session where we went on a little adventure.  After photographing them on that windy day on the coast, I was so ridiculously excited for their wedding. I am happy to say, it didn’t disappoint! If there is one thing I […]

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You ever just have that feeling that you found your people?  Well the day that I got to photograph Kelsey and Matt’s wedding at The Mountain Terrace in Woodside, I instantly had that feeling. Watching all of these long time friends together at this celebration really gave me that sense that this whole group was […]

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