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Before I jump into pros and cons of a first look, what are we even talking about right now? Let me give you the rundown…what is a first look on your wedding day? A first look is when a couple chooses to see each other on their wedding day before their ceremony. It’s a private […]

The First Look: Everything You Need To Know

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First of all, I can’t even HANDLE Molly’s dress. Like what in the world?! It’s straight out of a fairytale. Kyle & Molly’s wedding took place in the stunning little beach town of Sausalito, CA. It’s very close to SF, so it’s usually overcast and a bit cold, but their day was sunny & so […]

Kyle & Molly: Sausalito, CA Wedding

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Oh snap, Lake Tahoe sunrise looks so dang good on those two! I was in Tahoe for a quick weekend and Melissa & Miguel booked a session with me at my only availability…sunrise on Sunday morning! They drove a couple hours in the very early morning to meet me on the side of a mountain […]

Melissa & Miguel: Lake Tahoe, Nevada

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When I photographed Emma & Taylor’s engagment session I just knew their wedding day was going to be a blast! And dang, it did not disappoint! Their family & bridal party were so incredibly fun, organized, and chill! Emma & Taylor said i do on the beautiful green of Oakmont Golf Course in June while […]

Emma & Taylor: Oakmont Golf Course Wedding

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When Ashley reached out to me about wedding photography I was THRILLED. She was my neighbor growing up when I was a kid and a large part of my childhood neighborhood play revolved around her & her sister Erica! It was so special being apart of her wedding and capturing their memories. Erica is also […]

Ashley & Brandon: Oakmont Golf Course Wedding

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I was having a business meeting with a dear friend the other day and she said something that hit me hard. She was saying she was done being afraid. Done letting fear control her. Done letting fear hinder her from chasing her dreams. You guys, I SO RELATE TO THIS. Fear is so real. Not feeling […]

Dare to Dream Bigger?

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An engagement session at a Marina by the water? YES PLEASE. This shoot was so much fun with Jeff & Ginna! They had been friends for a few years and when they both got puppies, their excuse to keep hanging out was that their puppies had to socialize with other dogs!! And the rest is […]

Jeff & Gianna: Napa Valley Marina

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I don’t even know where to begin with this engagement shoot. It was a freaking adventure and we legit frolicked in fields like something off of Pinterest. Karina & Aliki are so stinkin fun I can not wait for their wedding this year! And can we stop for a second and appreciate this dreamy wine […]

Karina & Aliki: Bay Area Engagement

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While vacationing in Moorea, Tahiti, I had the privilege of photographing this stunning tahitian couple! The storm held back and laughed our way through frolicking along the beach & palm tree forest. Magalie & Sharif are an incredible couple and it was a privilege to meet them! They salsa dance for fun but also competitively […]

Magalie & Sharif: Moorea, Tahiti

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These two are so stinkin fun to photograph….full of so much laughter! We had a blast exploring one of my favorite beaches in Maui one morning. And the light was just perfect! Maui just has my heart in so many ways…and photographing here is one of them for sure. Enjoy some of my favs from […]

Ryan & Grace: Maui, Hawaii Couples Session

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