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10 Tips For Planning a Sustainable Wedding in 2023

Your wedding should be one of the best days of your life and it should be everything you imagined it to be. But unfortunately, most weddings are a lot more wasteful than they need to be. People often plan their wedding and don’t think twice about paper goods and decorations that are only used once. But I am here to tell you that you can still have the wedding of your dreams without being so wasteful. Ohh and planning a more sustainable wedding can also help you save money which is always a plus.  

As a sustainable wedding photographer and as someone who recently got married and put an emphasis on having a sustainable wedding, I have a few tips that I want to share with you. These are super simple and can make the biggest difference in minimizing waste on your wedding day. So, keep reading if you want to know more!!

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10 of My Favorite San Francisco Engagement Photoshoot Locations

Best Locations to Take Your San Francisco Engagement Photos If you live in or are from the San Francisco area, then you know that there are so many beautiful places here to take your engagement photos. I have been having so much fun shooting in my own city lately so I knew that I needed […]

Couples, Elopements

How to Elope in Big Sur | 2023 Big Sur Elopement Guide

How to Plan Your Big Sur Elopement Dreaming of a California elopement on an epic coastline? Then this blog is for you!! Big Sur is one of the most popular elopement locations in California and one of my favorite spots as well. It has beautiful sunset views, rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, picturesque coastlines, blooming wildflowers, […]

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OH MY FUCKING POD

They were going for “casual, introspective, we’re a work in progress, but we’re having a good time” vibes. As soon as we got off the call I was flooded with ideas. The idea behind their podcast is “we’re just two friends casually having the conversations nobody wants to have”. Talking about the weird shit, the deep, sticky, wacky, personal stuff – but all while keeping it casual and not taking things too seriously.

Elopements

How to Elope in Redwood National Park in 2023 | Redwoods Elopement Photographer

Planning your Redwood National Park Elopement Close to the beach, epic views, tons of hiking trails, and surrounded by the largest trees in the world… Does this sound like somewhere you want to elope? Well, it should be!! Redwood National Park is home to some of the most amazing Redwood trees that can grow to […]

Elopements

Best San Francisco Elopement Guide for 2023

How to Elope in San Francisco | San Francisco Elopement Photographer San Francisco or “the bay area” is one of the most iconic cities in California. Known for its steep hills, unique architecture, city hall, and the famous Golden Gate Bridge, it’s a beautiful city to elope in. I might be a bit biased, but […]

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Scotland in the Spring

This journal entry might seem a little random, but for those who really know me, you know that travel is such an integral part of who I am, and a huge part of where my love of photography came from. For those of you who have been around since the beginning, you know my dream […]

Elopements

A Timeless & Romantic, City Hall Elopement in San Francisco

There’s nothing I love more than full trust from my clients. We had worked together to create a vision board full of timeless, romantic photos with a bit of anit-bride film vibes to them, so I knew the vibe we were going for, but on the day of, these two gave me full control and let me do my thing and not to toot my own horn, but I think we kind of killed it. They were down to try all my ideas and it was so fun having their friends and family follow us around as paparazzi, cheering them on.

Couples

Classic Car Engagement Photoshoot in Joshua Tree

If you are looking for an edgy glam, editorial in the desert vibe, look no further. These two absolutely freaking KILLED their engagement shoot. We were going for ‘Stranded in the Desert’ but make it FASHION. Mission Accomplished?!?! Yep. 

We shot three looks and just wait until you see them all.This shoot is full of bridal outfit inspo, with soo many fun bridal accessories!!! They truly nailed it and I’ve never been more excited to share a session!! The perfect mix of glam, vintage, edgy, and editorial. 10/10.