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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!

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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!

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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!

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