destination wedding photographer

May 28, 2019

The Holly Farm, Carmel Wedding | Karl + Lu

“You are my blue crayon. The one I never have enough of. The one I use to color my sky.”
– A. R. Asher

{check out Karl & Lu’s engagement session}

May 28, 2019

Paso Robles Boudoir Photographer – Lady B

“When you’re brave, you empower others around you to be brave too” – Unknown

^ THAT ^ could not be more true when it comes to this beautiful goddess. She contacted me about doing a bare session to celebrate her upcoming wedding, and shortly after emailed me again telling me her best friend wanted to join the boudoir party TOO. We spent the day hanging out, laughing and drinking champagne as they took turns in front of the camera — encouraging and cheering one another on from behind the scenes. It was SO FUN.

May 15, 2019

Atascadero Wedding – Matt & Kassie

When I was 18 years old, I got a job waiting tables at a local pizza joint. Little did I know that 3 years of serving breadsticks and pepperoni pizza alongside this handsome fella would lead me to this day: the day he married the light of his life.

And boy did he pick a good one. Kassie is a kindred spirit for CERTAIN: complete with Harry Potter nerdery and thick rimmed glasses. Meeting her was like looking into some strange parallel universe.

This job of mine never ceases to blow my mind. It’s proof that the connections we make throughout our life — no matter how small or seemingly insignificant at the time become a part of our path forever. And what a beautiful journey it is.

May 7, 2019

San Luis Obispo Vow Renewal – Broc & Janelle

My actual job description is to be invited into the small and sacred spaces of another human’s story, to bear witness to the energy exchange between bodies and souls, to listen first and document second. And the magic of << ALL THAT << is far from lost on me.

This particular story speaks volumes to me, because it feels like a parallel universe version of my own love story: They met in the high school lunch room. And have been the best of friends ever since. Well, at least that’s the cliff notes version…

Janelle & Broc hit the 10 year mark in their marriage, and celebrated by renewing their wedding vows on the edge of the continent. Over the sound of crashing waves, they paid tribute to the trials and victories they’ve faced together and made new promises for the years to come.

Seeing as I’ve been both in the wedding industry and married for over 10 years, I have been student of marriage for a LONG time. And I can say one thing for certain: it is one hell of a beautiful mess. And getting to be a part of documenting the mess as it shapeshifts and transforms is by far the most incredible job in the universe.