Persephone Unleashed | The Holly Farm | Carmel Women’s Retreat

There’s something powerful that happens when you enter into the energetic forcefield surrounding The Holly Farm — the mind starts to quiet, the heart starts to expand, breath starts to come easier, and your body recalls what peace feels like. This was our third time being invited back into this space, and it’s as if the Earth herself remembers us. It’s as if she whispers, “Welcome home, I’ve been waiting for you. Come, let me hold you awhile.”

This group of women embraced duality in a way that blew me out of the water. They embodied the spirit of “Both/And”  in their photo shoots, inspired by light + dark, masculine + feminine, delicate + wild. And I watched Persephone Unleashed become the safe space of my wildest dreams — somewhere women of all ages, sizes & colors can step into different versions of themselves just to see what it feels like, if it fits or if it doesn’t. A fitting room of the Selves, if you will. Where every version, every messy and beautiful piece of you is seen, accepted, held, and loved no matter what.

But don’t take my word for it. See for yourself…..

Venue: The Holly Farm | Catering: La Creme | Florals: Big Sur Flowers | Tabletop Rentals: Chic Event Rentals | Vintage Rentals: Kiss Me In Carmel
Hair & Makeup: Rozetree Bridal | Yoga/DJ: Yoga + Mixtapes | Energy Healer: Jade Lotus Chen | Artist & Hype Girl: Nicole Joy

Amanda + Mark | San Luis Obispo Photographer

“Everything grows rounder and wider and weirder, and I sit here in the middle of it all wondering who in the world you will turn out to be.” – Carrie Fisher

And to think, this baby girl made her way Earthside just days after we took these photos. Life is WEIRD.
Stay tuned for photos of sweet Kaia with her parents, coming soon…

Persephone Unleashed Fall 2022 | Casitas Estate, California

Welp. This post is waaaaaaaaaay delayed. But oh how sweet it was going back through these images from last September!

I closed my 2022 retreat season with this beautiful circle of goddesses at The Casitas Estate in Arroyo Grande, CA. And what a circle it was.
We were fortunate enough to have a silversmith in our ranks, who opened our circle with an amulet workshop — where we got to piece together an amulet necklace with chosen crystals and elements.
(Do yourself a favor and check our her work and shop)

The weekend was rich with deep soul-dives, kindred conversation, creativity, glitter, crowns, laughter, and learning to live life unapologetically.
The POWER that emanated from these goddess’ photo shoots was electric.
But don’t take my word for it, see for yourself….

The Goddess Gang that Made it Happen:
Venue: The Casitas Estate
Catering: Flora & Fauna Fine Food
Tabletop Rentals: All About Events
Lounge Rentals: Embellish Vintage Rentals
Amulet Workshop: Marisa Martinez Jewelry
Yoga + DJ: Yoga & Mixtapes
Shamanic Healer: Jade Lotus Chen
Florals + Stationer: Nicole Joy
Hair + Makeup: Rozetree Bridal
Wine: Ruby Cellars
Coffee: Spearhead Coffee

>> There are still THREE OPEN THRONES for our Spring retreat, May 8-11th, in San Luis Obispo, CA. Registration closes Saturday April 1st <<

Lyric | San Luis Obispo In-Home Family Photographer

There is something so incredibly special about photographing a family in their own home. Especially with Littles.
The arrival of a new brother or sister can be a lot for a wee older sibling, so it’s so powerful for them to have a safe and familiar space to retreat to when feeling big feelings.

My time with the Venia family embodied everything I dream an in-home family session to be: the good stuff real life is made of.
Documenting Canyon’s new role as big brother, Lyric’s “I just got here” vibe, and even their sweet pup’s “I still matter!” presence — each piece so precious and important to this beautiful family’s every-evolving story.

Becky + Kevin | Santa Ynez Intimate Wedding

It’s the way he smiles like a kid in a candy shop when he looks at her. And it’s the way laughter gathers at the corners of her eyes when he speaks.
Becky & Kevin were married in front of their parents, their siblings, and their precious nieces & nephews on the ONE sunny day between the most intense rain storms California has ever seen.
And it was absolute magic.

Hair & Makeup: Pretty Please Beauty | Florals: Renae’s Bouquet

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