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JOURNAL

AN ARCHIVE OF love stories

Being invited into the the lives of extraordinary people is an incredible privilege. The stories I adorn through my imagery capture the true essence of the human spirit and the art of being in love.

So thrilled to finally be able to share this sweet Autumn Inspired elopement from last October!  This session was featured in the recent Magnolia Rouge print magazine issue 14. This inspiration shoot was photographed in the hills of beautiful Berkeley, Ca.  I had such a blast working with Rebekah of A & B Creative and […]

  I’m so excited to share Meg and Angelo’s vintage Santa Barbara wedding with you! In her words, their day was inspired by the location. “I love Santa Barbara,California for many reasons but mostly for its endless natural beauty. You can be in almost any park, street corner, or restaurant and still feel like you’re […]

“To love someone fiercely, to believe in something with your whole heart, to celebrate a fleeting moment in time, to fully engage in a life that doesn’t come with guarantees-these are risks that involve vulnerability and often pain.  When we lose tolerance for discomfort, we lose JOY. ” – Brene´Brown   I just wanted to […]

With all the travel lately, I have had some time to truly think, as well as “listen” to my heart.  It’s a welcome opportunity to be free from all the visual influences in my daily routine.  You know…Instagram, Pinterest, Wedding Blogs, Facebook..emails..and on and on and on.   Those who are fortunate to call WEDDINGS […]

Heather and Jarrod’s rustic outdoor Five Pine Lodge wedding was the perfect mix of modern black and white details contrasted with the Pacific Northwest beautiful nature backdrop. Here’s Heather’s inspiration for her wedding day and how they decided to get married at Five Pine Lodge: “I love how clean black and white is, and I […]