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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. 

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Intimate San Francisco Wedding Weekend | Ava + John

Ava and John had the most amazing and intimate wedding in San Francisco at the beginning of September! They dedicated the entire weekend to their wedding celebrations as they came all the way from Virginia to say their “I do’s” in San Francisco with all their closest friends and family. They spent their San Francisco wedding weekend exploring the city, getting married at city hall, and celebrating at The Wayfare Tavern. Keep reading to hear all about this unique and intimate wedding weekend in San Francisco!!

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!

Elopements, Weddings

How to Create a Smooth Process Working With Your Wedding or Elopement Photographer

How to Create a Smooth Process Working With Your Wedding or Elopement Photographer | San Francisco Wedding Photographer Your wedding or elopement is going to be one of the best days of your life and ensuring you capture those moments is so important! We have all heard the wedding photographer horror stories so I am […]

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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 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!!

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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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 […]

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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.