Once upon a time, a dog mom and a dog dad with taking their labradors to the local dog park together. Sparks flew, not only between the new doggie playmates but between Danika and Michael as well. How freaking adorable is that? Puppies and true love at the dog park? They fell in love and […]

When I see families that tear up in happiness by just looking at each other, it makes my job to capture sweet photographs way easier. Alexandra and I met for the first time on her wedding day, and everyone received my presence with open arms like an old friend.  This was really so telling on […]

The breeze was gentle and warm. These two lovebirds went on a quiet little stroll with me during a summer evening. I just love how passionate and touchy feely they are. It makes my job a whole lot easier

I’ve known Hayley since she was this small, cute little girl that would be excited to chat with me whenever I came over to talk to her mom, Vicki. Late nights on the couch with wine or early morning workouts with  Vicki always led to me getting some sort of deep conversation where she gave […]

“Effortless” is one of the words that I would use to describe Ilya and Svetlana’s wedding at the Montavalo Art center. Even with a large guest count, everything just seemed to go exactly the way it was supposed to go because of the calm, cool and loving vibes of the whole wedding. Even when Svetlana […]

navy blue groom suit at the Montavalo Art Center by Heather Elizabeth Photography

Under the drizzle of the Maui skies, Charles’ daughter tossed petals down the aisle for his bride who was being walked down the aisle by her two sons.  A family was created on that beach on this day and I am so grateful that Minnarie and Charles brought me to this paradise to document their […]

Once upon a time, I photographed Julie and Frank‘s wedding, which turned out to be easily one of my favorite weddings ever.  Everyone’s main goal during that wedding was one thing: Have a lot of fun. Then I got an e-mail from Ross and Chiara, who were close friends with Julie and Frank. So of […]

Jenny walked down the aisle to “Wildflowers” by Tom Petty just a day before the Sonoma fires started burning.  I had my two closest friends with me (Ariel Darling on hair and makeup, Shelby on 2nd shooter), the calming views of the endless vineyards at the Nelson Family Vineyards.   You belong among the wildflowers You […]

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