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March 29, 2023

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 <<

July 7, 2022

Jessa + Colton, Fox Jump Cinematics | Cambria Photographer

These are my friends and fellow visual story tellers, Colton & Jessa. If you’ve asked me for a wedding videographer referral, chances are I’ve given you their name — Fox Jump Cinematics.
I’m photographing people less and less these days, but when I do make the time on my calendar for couple’s portraits, I have one requirement: that they be just as strange as me 🙂

February 24, 2022

Stephen + Melissa | San Luis Obispo Pregnancy Photographer

My little brother is becoming a father.
Words I don’t think I’d ever get to say.

The same kid I’d drive around town in my ’95 VW Golf, go to screamo shows, and do random photo shoots with when we were teenagers.
Is having a kid of his own. And I am a mess of feels.

Next month, this stunning goddess will give birth to my nephew.
I am so excited to enter into a new season of life with my brother and his beautiful fiancé, as they join the parenthood club, and we grow closer over ALL THE THINGS.
But mostly I can’t wait to smell his sweet little head and nibble on his tiny little toes.
Oh, Waylon Peter, we cannot wait to meet you.

January 29, 2022

Persephone Unleashed | Leah’s 40th Birthday Retreat | Whisper Valley Ranch, Santa Margarita

Back in November, I had the distinct honor of hosting a special edition of Persephone Unleashed for a retreat alumni’s 40th birthday. This gaggle of goddesses welcomed me into their girl squad like I’d been there the whole time.

Whisper Valley Ranch set the perfect space and backdrop to our retreat — complete with zero cell service and not another soul or house for MILES. This being a birthday party, we opted for a more playful approach to nourishing ourselves, vs. the spiritual & emotional healing of Persephone’s past. We leaned into creativity and sisterhood, and laughed from sunup to sundown every single day.

As always, the photo shoot portion of the retreat blew my mind and filled my heart. I watched as each of these 6 women dropped out of their heads and into their bodies, releasing a lifetime of social expectations, shame, fear, and self-hatred. I watched as they stepped out of fear and into their own power, and it. was. epic.

This retreat wouldn’t have been what it was without the incredible team of women who brought it to life:

Whisper Valley Ranch, for inviting us into their sacred space and land.
Flora & Fauna Fine Foods, for making the trek out into the middle of nowhere to feed us 3 times a day.
Rozetree Bridal, for treating these women like the queens they are and enhancing their natural beauty for their photo shoots.
Events by Lilies of the Field, for helping us make floral crowns fit for forest nymph royalty and supplying stunning florals for our dining experiences.
All About Events, for bringing elegance to our dining ambiance, making every meal feel like a royal banquet.
Beauty Poet, for loving on these weary goddesses’ bodies with the healing touch of therapeutic massage.
Fable Rune, for making our skin glow from day one with their natural ayurvedic facials and clay mask bar.
Jena Baird, for guiding us through morning yoga practices and bringing healing through both movement and sound.
Jennifer DeTrèglodè, for teaching us the ancient methods of Shibori Dye and allowing us to stretch some creative muscles.
& Nicole Joy, for painting these stunning portraits of our goddesses, something they will treasure forever.

There are still a few seats available for 2022 retreats (registration for the March retreat closes Feb 1st!) — I invite you to say YES to yourself in this big way and claim one of those seats for yourself.

January 7, 2022

Whitney + Oliver | Madonna Inn Intimate Wedding

I am over the moon to be making the transition to exclusively photographing intimate weddings from here on out. Whitney & Oliver’s wedding was the perfect reminder that I am making the right decision, letting go of large weddings — the energy is precious, the celebration more potent, and time for the important portraits makes my heart sing.