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, […]

This modern and minimalist editorial wedding was the creation of Lea Stafford (Lea Stafford Events) and was brought to life by a talented team of creatives (see everyone below). It was first featured in an article by Martha Stewart Weddings about how to plan a chic micro wedding, and it’s still a favorite today due […]

Jenna and Bryan chose a great backdrop for their winter wedding! The stone walls of StoneTree Estate were perfect for a January wedding and complimented their blush wedding tones, and the early golden hour descended upon their ceremony in the most perfect glowy way! (You’ll see what I mean when you come across their ceremony […]

Melissa and Sean met on the app Coffee Meets Bagel. On their first date they went to Bi-Rite Creamery and Tartine Bakery (if you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, you know what that means!). Naturally, she thought they were a good fit when he knew when the fresh bread comes out at the […]

I connected with Janelle and Steve on so many levels! We bonded over our love of the band OAR and the spice Old Bay (anyone else from Maryland out there?), plus Janelle is a nurse (you know I’m also a critical care nurse, right?! See more about me here). They’re both so relaxed, sweet, and […]

I loved the variety that we were able to capture in this lifestyle and branding photoshoot for professional musician (bassoonist) and teacher, Lynn Hileman. For her photoshoot she wanted to incorporate a bit of her personality and other aspects of her life and training such as meditation, her coffee making ritual, and reading/studying. She also […]

It all began as a quick editorial bridal concept when Kpoene from Mignonette Bridal (a romantic and timeless wedding dress shop in Chicago) reached out a week before her trip to San Francisco. Everything came together so quickly with such a great team, including model Camille Edwards and hair/makeup artist Julienne Moore. What resulted from […]

A rainbow lifestyle and branding photoshoot for multiple creatives at Alt Summit! You won’t believe all the color and fun backdrops at The Saguaro in Palm Springs! There were disco balls, colorful sunglasses, pool inner tubes, and rainbow outfits!

It was fitting that Ilaria and Ryan’s wedding was held in Berkeley, given that the couple met 10 years prior at UC Berkeley (Cal) right down the street from their venue, the Berkeley City Club! They were in the marching band together (they both played the saxophone) and they surprised their guests at the end […]

Hayley and Joey are both physicians and they met during their residency. We bonded during their phone consultation because they were both training at the hospital where I work per diem as a critical care nurse! (Learn more about me here!) I loved getting to hear all about their relationship during their engagement session! We […]