Some couples want a big wedding, but more and more couples are having smaller, more intimate celebrations. Some of my favorite weddings were elopements and minimonies. If you’re considering a minimony wedding, look no further than Nestldown. This enchanting venue, nestled in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offers a breathtaking setting for couples […]

I am obsessed with redwoods and add a wedding to the mix! That is my happy place. I marvel over these ancient giants that are everywhere in Northern California, especially in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. These ancient giants never fail to amaze me. So, when Jared and Daisy told me they were getting married […]

As I walked into the lush greenery of Hakone Gardens, my camera in hand, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe. The venue radiated a timeless beauty and its deep history. The tranquility seemed to perfectly embody the love and promises shared during a wedding ceremony. This beautiful Japanese garden was the perfect […]

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful wedding at Golden Gate Club at the Presidio. It was an incredibly fun and joyful celebration that perfectly captured the essence of love and commitment. Sean & Alexa shared a special connection that was truly palpable. From the tender moments during their exchange of vows to […]

I had the pleasure of capturing some lovely moments at a wedding held at the gorgeous Gardener Ranch, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of magical. First off, let’s talk about the venue. Gorgeous Gardener Ranch is like a hidden gem, tucked away amidst oak trees and lush meadows. It’s the kind […]

When Allison and Aaron contacted me about moving their wedding date, I thought it was Covid-related because that was the type of email I was getting back then. In actuality, the change was due to a 5000-miles-away relocation from California to Ireland – to a quaint little town named Cloughjordan, nestled in the countryside.  The Irish […]

There’s the family you are born into, and there’s the family you choose. Kristen met Eric through Eric’s younger sister Julia, who was Kristen’s college roommate (and still one of her best friends today). After seeing each other occasionally over the years, Kristen and Eric’s relationship blossomed while planning a group trip to Costa Rica. […]

Meet Cute – noun (in a film or television show) an amusing or charming first encounter between two characters that leads to the development of a romantic relationship between them. “it all started with a little meet-cute in a hospital elevator” Movies are infamous for meet-cute moments. But when it happens in real life…well, how […]

  Planning a wedding is stressful. Add a global pandemic to the mix, and let’s just say 2020 isn’t what any of us expected.  Usually during this time of the summer, so many couples are getting hitched and I’m neck deep into the wedding season. Instead, here we are – five months into the COVID-19 […]

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans,” John Lennon sings in his song “Beautiful Boy.” Millions and millions of us are living that reality as COVID-19 disrupts our plans and lives. We are going to be living with ” a new normal”. Krista and Josh had planned to wed at San Francisco […]