Let me tell you about this wedding in the beautiful Upstate New York. All things happen for a reason. The little annoyances. The things that just don’t work out. The disappointments. It may take some time but eventually, you will look back and realize it was for the best. When Ben and Liz inquired about […]

This couple threw one of the most classy and elegant weddings I have ever seen. It took place at the historic Legion of Honor in San Francisco. A windy day in the city made for the perfect backdrop to their soft pink palettes. The way these two look at each other are better than any […]

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? […]

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