A day in the life of a working mother & winemaker 🍷

Earlier this year, I had the honor of shadowing @ruakhwines for a full day — documenting the raw, beautiful truth of her world. On our very first call, she told me she wanted images unlike any other wine label. No cheese boards. No cliché “cheers” moments.

Yes, she wanted bottle shots — but styled in a way that made her tasting notes feel alive.

Yes, she wanted vineyard photos — but she also wanted her truck to be there: her office, her sanctuary, the place she can scream, cry, breathe, or just be when she needs to.

This might be one of my favorite branding shoots to date. Not only because the images hit all the senses, but because Sam trusted me with the real, unfiltered parts of her life. While I styled bottles in her kitchen, she was in the living room juggling motherhood, emails, and the invisible weight working moms carry every day.

These are the stories I want to tell — the ones that peel back the curtain and quietly dismantle the idea that being a woman, an entrepreneur, and a mother (often at the same time) isn’t the most badass thing in the world.

#pasowine #womanwinemaker #workingmom #winephotographer

May your rainy day be full of fireplaces, cozy cocktails, and all the pizza. 🔥🍷🍕🌧️ @cieloatascadero

#curiouscontentcuration #slofoodies #foodphotographer #atascadero #shareslo

That’s a wrap on my 2025 season.
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And the icing on the cake is finding out I’ve been nominated for @votethecentralcoast! If you have a moment to spare, I’d love to have your vote. Find the link in my bio & stories (follow the links through “Services” and “Photographer”)!
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From the bottom of my heart — thank you to every single human that’s trusted me behind the lens this year. Documenting your essences and feelings your stories is my greatest honor. #creaturebehindthelens

Raise your hand if you’re never ready to say goodbye to spooky season. 🪦🧟‍♀️🦇