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Tyler + Olivia | Costa Rica Elopement

When I first met Tyler & Olivia for their engagement session, I never could have guessed that I would be following them to Costa Rica seven months later.
I’ve photographed hundreds of beautiful weddings in my 13 years, but when I beheld the ceremony site overlooking miles of Costa Rican coastline — I was a puddle of gratitude and awe. I’d never seen or experienced anything like it. From the epic view to the florals that looked like they’d been plucked right out of Avatar — I was in heaven. And then you have Tyler & Olivia — a photographer’s dream, the tender way they look at one another, like they are the only ones in the room.

I am so grateful to have met these two, and that they connected so deeply with my work that they brought me all the way to Costa Rica to document this epic piece of their love story.

Coordinator & Stylist: Prestige Weddings
Venue: Lattice House / Villa Mareas 
Florals: Stylos & Flores
Hair & Makeup: Tamara Sabaté
Catering: Marcella Marciano

Travis & Andrea | Big Sur Pregnancy Photos

Nothing like getting half naked on the brink of the continent to breathe confidence and power into a woman.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — being a couple’s lifetographer is the greatest honor of my career. Travis & Andrea are no exception. From engagement photos, to wedding photos, to this pregnancy magic. And beyond.

Sam + Chrisy | Paso Robles Backyard Intimate Wedding

If you haven’t already heard, I’ve switched to exclusively photographing intimate weddings (50 guests or less… with an exception here or there).

Sam & Chrisy’s wedding was confirmation that I’ve made the right choice. Everything about their backyard wedding was what I love about weddings — family, connection, and sun-drenched couples portraits. And I am smitten.

Hair & Makeup: Yvette of Rozetree Bridal
Florals: Farmermaid Flowers
Catering: Trumpet Vine Catering
Rentals: All About Events

George & Melissa, One Year Anniversary | San Luis Obispo Elopement Photographer

One year ago, I woke up at 6am to a text message from my dear friend and photography cohort, Sabrina Klomp. It was an SOS. She had been stricken with food poisoning and was supposed to be photographing a wedding that day. This is why we have a village — to call for aid when we are in trouble. Sabrina had been there for me through many a quarry, and I was grateful to be able to show up for her in dire straights.

That wedding was George & Melissa’s (which you can see over on Sabrina’s blog, if you’d like).
And for their one year anniversary, I got to hang out with them on the Cambrian cliffs and do it all over again. Life is beautiful that way.

Sam + Emilio – San Simeon Engagement Photos

I first met Sam 15 years ago when we worked together at a coffee house in our home town. It blows my mind how life puts you on a path, which intertwines with other paths, leads away from those paths, and then brings them back together again. Just a beautiful reminder that we are all connected.

Based in San Luis Obispo and traveling the globe documenting destination weddings, elopements, and stories of all kinds. Inspired by love, light, heartache, and all the things that make us human.

San Luis Obispo Elopement Photographer
San Luis Obispo Elopement Photographer