One of the best parts of being a photographer is getting to know my couples and families. It is so important in creating trust and ultimately a friendship. I love getting to not only capture beautiful images, but also to share the stories of those I photograph.

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Walking pose at engagement sesison

I absolutely love engagement sessions and all the beautiful places I get to photograph at. I had been wanting to photograph at the Legion of Honor in SF, so when Gabi and Josh chose to have their engagement session there, I was over the moon! Its beautiful pillars and building structure makes you feel like […]

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Legion of Honor in SF Engagement Session | Josh + Gabi

bridal bouquet

Jennifer & Andrews Vintners Resort wedding was such an incredible day. It rained throughout the day, but there were breaks in the rain where we could sneak outside for portraits. They were supposed to have an outside ceremony and reception because of the rain had to move everything inside. Their coordinator did a great job […]

Wedding

Rainy Vintners Resort Wedding | Jennifer & Andrew

What a gorgeous backyard wedding in Napa county. Hayley and Daniel had an intimate backyard ceremony and reception in Glen Ellen at a private residence. Hayley chose a sunflower wedding theme, with her brides in beautiful yellow dresses to compliment the sunflowers. Their friends and family helped put together such an amazing day for the […]

Wedding

Beautiful Sunflower Wedding | Hayley & Daniel

romantic photo at old gas station for engagement session

This by far has been of my most unique and oh so fun sessions! Kim and Ryans Livermore Park engagement photos was so incredible. They chose to stay close to home and have their engagement session in Livermore while incorporating their favorite things; their dog Bandit and Ryans baby, his Camaro. Having grown up in […]

Engagement

Livermore Park Engagement Photos | Kim & Ryan

beautiful beach photo of couple holding hands on beach

Beach engagement photos are always a favorite of mine. I love listening to the waves crash on the sand, walking on the beach with sand in my toes, and watching as the sun sets on the horizon. Though I can’t remember the last time I went to the beach for leisure, it seems like I […]

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Carmel Beach Engagement Photos | Taylor & Matt

romantic forest bride and groom photos

Cinthia had a vision of an ‘Enchanted Forest’ wedding. Paradise Springs wedding venue made her wedding dreams come true. Right outside Yosemite National Park is this amazing venue surrounded by beautiful tall redwood trees. What makes this venue even better is that you can make it a weekend celebration. They have cabins on site that […]

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Paradise Springs Wedding | Cinthia & Jeff

Livermore is a special place to me as it is where I grew up my whole life. So I might be a little bias but it is a great city to get married in with so many venue options! Kimi and Chase got married in Livermore and had a Poppy Ridge Golf Course wedding with […]

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Poppy Ridge Golf Course Wedding | Kimi & Glen

Wedding season is here and Chelsea & Patrick’s Wedding at the Martinelli Event Center kicked off the season!! They had a romantic and intimate wedding with their closest family and friends. Would you believe me if I told you Chelsea planned this special day in just 2 months?! Well she did and she did an […]

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Martinelli Event Center Wedding | Chelsea & Patrick

veil photo on wedding day

I just love a beautiful church wedding ceremony. I grew up in the church and it always makes me emotional to see couples married under God. Vanessa & Alejandro got married at St John the Baptist Church in King City. They are one of the sweetest couples and their day was so very special. Vanessa […]

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St John the Baptist Church Wedding Ceremony | Vanessa & Alejandro

Carmel Beach Engagement Photos

This is one of those sessions that I just CANNOT get over! The location is stunning and Bree & Patrick are the sweetest couple. Carmel is a special place to them and they love coming from their hometown in Texas to visit. They love it so much that they just knew there was no better […]

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Beach Engagement Photos in Carmel By the Sea | Bree & Patrick

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