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Romantic North Beach Engagement Session | S + W

If I have any advice for you when you get engaged, it is to PLEASE do an engagement photoshoot. Engagement sessions document such an exciting new chapter in your lives. And it’s such a great opportunity to make a fun day out of it. Sam and Will came to me about shooting their North Beach […]

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A Date Night Engagement Photoshoot in San Francisco | S + B

Imagine an engagement photoshoot that doesn’t just end after one hour. Instead, you plan a date night to all of your favorite places and have your photographer tag along. This is exactly what Sarah and Brian did and I am obsessed. It was meaningful, intentional, and they seriously had the best time throughout the whole evening. So, if you are planning your engagement session, I HIGHLY recommend booking a date night engagement photoshoot with more time and more locations! 

Couples, Elopements, Weddings

Your Bridal Era: Where to Shop For Your Dream Wedding Attire

Well first of all congratulations on your engagement!! You are now entering one of the most exciting times of your life and I couldn’t be happier for you. As a San Francisco wedding and elopement photographer and as someone who just got married this past year, one of the most exciting but also nerve-wracking tasks is picking out your wedding attire. And it’s not just for the day of your wedding but for bridal showers, bachelorette parties, engagement photoshoots, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. It can be a lot but I’m here to hopefully make it a little easier for you. In this guide, I am sharing the best places to shop for your dream wedding attire. 

Couples, Elopements

70s-Inspired Sacramento City Hall Elopement & Photoshoot

Liam and Theresa are the perfect example of how to let loose and truly enjoy your photoshoot! This lovely couple is getting married in October of 2024, but they just couldn’t wait until then to officially tie the knot! So, they opted for an intimate Sacramento city hall elopement with a fun photoshoot. They wanted to do this because they wanted a day for just the two of them to celebrate their love without the stress and fuss of a wedding day! They are of course stoked about their wedding but they were so glad that they chose to do this!

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Intimate & Cozy Airbnb Couples Photoshoot on the Oregon Coast

Capturing Moé + Kayano’s Airbnb Couples Photoshoot Imagine you and your partner escaping to an intimate, cozy Airbnb on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Picture yourselves slipping into a bubbling hot tub, surrounded by the soothing sounds of crashing waves and the salty sea breeze. Now add in a photographer capturing those intimate moments, freezing them […]

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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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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.