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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.

While candid groupings are my favorite to capture during the cocktail hour and reception, those formal groupings are just as important!  From my thirteen years of experience, this can be one of the most stressful and overwhelming tasks for you to get through on your wedding day. Your family will be SO excited to see […]

One of the first questions your planner and photographer are going to ask you with regards to your wedding day timeline is, “Are you planning to see each other prior to the ceremony?”. This is a conversation I love to have with my couples as we discuss what is best for THEM, and I am […]

Noelle and Chris hosted their nearest and dearest at the most charming, and whimsical venue in Healdsburg, Ca.  Ru’s Farm was the most beautiful location with century old olive trees, sweeping vineyard views and ancient Oak Tree’s.  Venue: Ru’s Farm – Healdsburg Country Gardens | Catering: Sage Catering | Cake and Dessert: Moustache Baked Goods […]

Karlee and Colby’s wedding was a beautiful and romantic outdoor wedding in Portland Oregon. They had a very specific vision for their day which was simple, yet elegant. Their venue, Scholls Valley Lodge, was outdoors with beautiful old oak trees in a vast lawn, and sprawling views of golden fields and bright summer flowers surrounding. […]

Michael and Kristen have a very unique story. They first met in preschool and used to play together when they were young kids. However, it wasn’t until middle school in the 7th grade that they started ‘dating’ and have been together ever since. Neither one ever thought it would lead to this amazing relationship when […]