Amelia and Will told me that they envisioned a fun pool party vibe for their summer wedding, so you know I was hooked from the start! Their venue was a sprawling ranch (Gardener Ranch) in Carmel Valley with a large pool near the center of the property and multiple buildings, trees, and beautiful spaces scattered […]

I’m going to change your mind about what artificial lighting can do for your work, even if you’re a “natural light” photographer and hope to never have to touch your flash gear!

Let’s start by looking at a few misconceptions about flash and artificial light…

I love how much thought Rosario and Mohammad put into their intimate wedding. They were so intentional in how they planned out everything from their backyard landscaping and design to the color palette, custom dress, and unique rings. Check out some of my favorite moments and details from their wedding day including photos of their sweet pup, an emotional first look, sunset color palette, backyard ceremony, and wine country portraits (you won’t believe that most of these were taken in a parking lot)!

My tried and true tips for helping your clients feel comfortable in front of the camera so you can capture natural and fun photos!

You have to see these photos of dogs in costumes from our Halloween themed dog photoshoot!

I’m sharing two of my favorite colorful photoshoot locations in San Francisco! Get the inside scoop on the best photography backdrops and ideal times to visit, and grab my full San Francisco Location Guide for 25 more great and unique locations for photography!

My first ever dog mini sessions were summer themed with a pink backdrop and they were an absolute hit! Take a peek at some of my favorite photos from the day, including dogs dressed in Hawaiian shirts and wearing sunglasses!

Fall mini sessions are here and this year you get 4 different options (mural, park, studio, and indoor dog park for the pups)!

Whether you’re a business owner or individual looking to update your headshot, a dog owner that wants to capture your pup in a unique way, a couple that wants a few fun photos, or a family that wants a new photo for a holiday card, there’s something for you this year!

The best thing I’ve seen in the past few years when it comes to weddings is couples going with the flow and doing what feels right to them. These two ended up hosting a laid back and fun midday gathering with friends and family complete with food and drinks, outdoor dancing, and lots of games, all surrounded by the most luscious summer garden! You have to see these golden hour photos among the roses!

I’ve always wanted to photograph an engagement session at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and after I met Emily and Matt, I knew it was the perfect location for them! Since she’s from the Santa Cruz area, Emily grew up going to the boardwalk with family and friends. Plus I knew that the rides, games, […]