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Nestled in the heart of California’s wine country, Sonoma County is home to a number of state parks that offer a captivating backdrop for couples dreaming of an intimate elopement in northern California. Think Sonoma County is just about wine and vineyards? You’ll see otherwise in this post! All six of these state parks showcase […]
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As a wedding photographer, I thought I knew it all going into my wedding. After all, I’d been in the business for a couple years and worked with dozens of couples to help plan their dream days, and then capture it. But even still: there were things that surprised me about our wedding. Here are […]
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There’s this moment that happens with many couples when they announce they’re eloping: the raised eyebrows, the slight pause, and then the question that often follows — “Isn’t that a bit… selfish?” I’m going to tell you something that might surprise you: yes, elopements are selfish. And that’s completely, wonderfully okay. Reframing “Selfish” in Wedding […]
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As a wedding photographer, I thought I knew it all going into my wedding. After all, I’d been in the business for a couple years and worked with dozens of couples to help plan their dream days, and then capture it. But even still: there were things that surprised me about our wedding. Here are […]
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What a day Victoria and Ary had!! These two live in SoCal and really wanted a coastal setting for their summer elopement; they scoured home rentals up and down the coast, and found the perfect one above Dillon in Tomales. They brought along their immediate family members to spend their elopement with, and relax there […]
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Wow, what a day this was! Kseniya and Nathan booked me super last minute for their Sonoma coast elopement (they actually snagged my personal record by two days — I received their inquiry 19 days in advance!) and I was so excited to be able to work with them and help plan their dream wedding […]
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Kristen and Ian and I had sooo much fun during their Sonoma Coast engagement session!! When Kristen first reached out to book it with me last fall, she told me they would love to do their session in the redwoods or at the coast. Either was fine, and did I have any recommendations for them? […]
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