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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 โ “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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Sarah and Joey’s surprise Mendocino proposal (and overall engagement day) was an absolute dream; these two are so real and fun and authentic. I guess thatโs technically the same thing as โrealโ but whatever, go with me here. Joey inquired with me about six weeks before their planned trip to Mendocino where he would propose […]
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I am absolutely obsessed with this Jack London engagement session. Honestly, I could just end there… but I won’t. ๐ Ashley and Alex booked me for their session this spring and I was so pumped to photograph them there! I hadn’t been to Jack London State Park since 7th grade a full 17+ years ago […]
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This session was so dang fun! Murilla and I went to high school together (and played frosh volleyball too!), and I don’t think we’d seen each other since then, almost 10 years ago — so it was super awesome to reconnect and take photos of her and her boyfriend David! Coincidentally this was right around […]
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