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Branding

Vibrant Branding Session for Bay Area artist, Neon Meadows

The session was a true collaboration between artist and photographer, with both of us bringing our creative visions to life. The end result was a stunning collection of images that truly captured the spirit of Neon Meadow’s work.

Elopements

San Francisco City Hall Elopement with Pastries & Espresso Martinis

A sweet San Francisco City Hall elopement followed by pastries and espresso martinis at their favorite locations in North Beach. It was truly the sweetest day capturing these two in their element. Cheers to Aly and Jean-Paul!

Branding, Lifestyle

A Sun-Filled, Stoney Morning with Whitney

A slow morning with Whitney in her sun-filled San Francisco apartment. Sweet snuggles with her pup Zoe, deep breaths of fresh air on her fire escape, rolling j’s with her favorite cannabis accessories.
Photos that capture this sweet moment of her life in San Francisco.

Weddings

Intimate Ocean View Wedding Day in Carmel, CA

Imagine a beautiful coastal wedding in Carmel, California during the month of November. The setting is intimate and cozy, with simple earthy flowers adding a touch of rustic charm. The bride and groom are beaming with joy, surrounded by their closest friends and family.

Lifestyle, Places

Leitlhof Naturhotel : A Luxury Dolomites Hotel

When photographing the 4-star hotel Leitlhof in San Candido, Italy, I aimed to capture its design-focused elements. I focused on creating images that felt timeless and warm.
From the chic, comfortable decor, the unique wood interiors, to the stunning views of the Dolomites, each image tells a story about the hotel.

Couples

A Taco Bell Engagement Session | Kendall & Armstrong

There is nothing I love more than a unique session. One that you haven’t seen too often that is much more special to the couple. Whether that be a location that is meaningful or an activity that you both love, I will always preach including that in your engagement session. So, when Kendall and Armstong […]

Weddings

Festival-Themed Forest Wedding | Tay & Stefo

A Spring Wedding at Summer Camp Welcome to Tay + Sefo’s Forest Fest!!!  A festival-themed forest wedding in a place so special to these two! Tay’s parents met at this summer camp years and years ago and Tay got to grow up spending her summers here, so it was so special for them to get […]

Weddings

Intimate Joshua Tree Wedding at Tierra Del Sol 

Intimate Joshua Tree Wedding at Tierra Del Sol  The dreamiest Joshua Tree wedding everrrrrr!! The colors. The intimacy. The location. The intention. The JOY. Truly one of my favorite days I’ve ever had the honor of documenting. Myriah + Kyle put on the most epic wedding weekend in Joshua Tree. When they first reached out […]

Couples, Lifestyle

Where it All Began: A Farmer’s Market Engagement Photoshoot

Imagine taking your engagement photos at the place you met… Well that is exactly what Jake and Grace did and I couldn’t be more obsessed. From meeting at a farmers market dating event to getting engaged and then doing a farmer’s market engagement photoshoot, this is truly the cutest and most special story!  Jake & […]

Branding

Tips to Capturing a Creative Branding Photoshoot

Capturing a Creative Branding Photoshoot This is your sign to plan a creative branding photoshoot ASAP. I am such a huge fan of branding sessions!!! Maybe I am biased but I really think that having professional brand photos is one of the most powerful ways to elevate your brand and level up your online presence! […]