Yearly Archives: 2010
2010 Year in Review | portraits

There are only a couple hours left until the New Year here in Northern California, and I’ve spent the majority of the day going through all of the images I took this year. I just posted my 2010 wedding recap … Continue reading
2010 Year in Review | weddings

I am going to apologize in advance because this is going to be a very, very long post. It’s going to be large for several reasons, but mostly because I am so attached to my clients (and my images of … Continue reading
Lodi Portrait Session at Wine and Roses | the Besabe family

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage, right? It’s as natural as the lyric suggests, just like this beautiful family. Jonathan and Julie met and fell in love, got married, had two beautiful … Continue reading
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

Well it took a little longer than usual this year, but I think I’m FINALLY in the Christmas spirit. For some reason I found myself just kind of going through the motions. Life can just get so chaotic sometimes! This … Continue reading
Apple Hill Engagement Session | Travis + Stephanie

When Stephanie called me for her engagement session, she was in the middle of planning a destination wedding. You see, Stephanie and her family are all from Florida. This is where she met and fell in love with Travis. So … Continue reading
Davis Portrait Session | the Aboytes family

One of the nice things about keeping my business boutique is that it gives me the ability to spend more time with my clients getting to know them better. In my experience, when people are comfortable with you and feel … Continue reading
Midtown Sacramento Portrait Session | videographer Jonathan Knox

When Jon asked me to capture some images for the launching of his new brand for his videography business, I was honored. Not only did I have the privilege of shooting his fall wedding to his beautiful bride Brittney (you … Continue reading
A Day to Give Thanks

On Thanksgiving (and every day), for these things I am grateful: Having the basic necessities in life that so many of us take for granted: food, clothing, shelter and love. That our God is loving and merciful and for the … Continue reading
Folsom Portrait Photographer | Logan’s mini-session

Logan was such a sport for getting up so very, very early to do the Unite Everything 4 promo shoot; I really felt compelled to show him some appreciation. So we took advantage of the time (and that gorgeous light) … Continue reading
North City Church | Unite Everything 4 Promo Shoot

When Pastor Glen from North City Church contacted me about Unite Everything 4, I was totally down to support the cause. Pastor Glenn and his youth group are doing some amazing work here in Sactown and giving back to the … Continue reading
Folsom Lake Family Portrait Session | the Curry family

I adore the family unit. There’s something about watching the subtle ways in which people who love each other interact that is just so interesting and beautiful. When Katrina contacted me to take portraits of her and her family, I … Continue reading
Weekend Adventure to Alcatraz | San Francisco getaway

Ever since I saw Wings over California, I’ve challenged myself and my family to get out and enjoy our state a little more. I mean, California is a pretty cool place with a lot of great things to do and … Continue reading
Sacramento Wedding | St. Mary’s Church | Courtyard D’Oro | Tim + Casey

Tim and Casey know how to party. Wait, let me rephrase that…Tim and Casey know how to PARTAY! Their wedding day was full of fun, energy and downright coolness. The whole event was a perfect reflection of their love for … Continue reading
Wedding Albums | Fine Art Coffee Table Book

I am so pleased to tell you that I have added a new line of Fine Art coffee tables books as a beautiful and modern addition to my album collection offerings. These books are absolutely gorgeous and are offered as … Continue reading
Gold Country Bridal Session | Ione Preston Castle

I’m so excited to share this session with you. I just love it when a bride is not afraid to get her dress a little dirty for the sake of a good picture! And Lori didn’t hold back at all … Continue reading
Sacramento Wedding Photographer featured on the Savvy Scoop Bridal Blog

I am so excited to post this!! It’s my very first feature on a national wedding blog. Yep, a NATIONAL wedding blog. How crazy cool is that?OneWed.com has a very popular bridal blog called the Savvy Scoop. I’m a registered … Continue reading
Frasinetti Winery Sacramento Wedding | Fred + Daisy

Let’s be real for a minute, the weather for outdoor summer weddings in Sacramento can be hit or miss. The temperature can soar over 100 degrees, or it can be like the last couple days and never get too far … Continue reading
The Happiest Place on Earth | Our Summer Trip to Disneyland

School starts up for the kids next week and Megan is four this year, so it was time to take her and her brother to the Happiest Place on Earth (no not the local brewery, it’s Disneyland). Last time we … Continue reading
Lake Natoma Inn Folsom Wedding | Jonathan + Brittney

Jonathan and I go way back…he was one of the first people in the industry who I met when I very first started being serious about my photography back in 2006. He has always been so supportive of me and … Continue reading
North City Church – Unite Everything 3 promotional shoot

I had the pleasure of meeting Pastor Glen at Shaun and Brittany’s wedding in May. Glen is the Lead Pastor at North City Church here in Sacramento. I have to say, it was one of the most touching ceremonies I’ve … Continue reading
Downtown Sacramento Family Portraits | Jenna’s family

Jenna is one of the sweetest, most thoughtful, caring, and beautiful people I know. So when she contacted me to take portraits of her family, I was thrilled to get to spend some time with her and her familia! Jenna … Continue reading
Grace Vineyards Winery Wedding | Brittany + Shaun

Wow, where to begin… Brittany and Shaun and their family are so very, very special to me. I’ve photographed Brittany’s sisters wedding, her nephew’s newborn portraits, their engagement session and now her wedding. It the last of the big events … Continue reading
Elegant Bay Area Wedding | Bill + Sarah

Sometimes less is more, and for Sarah and Bill that statement couldn’t be more true. The simplicity, elegance and charm of their wedding day matched that of their lives together and suited them both perfectly. I am a firm believer … Continue reading
Romantic La Provence Wedding | Brigette + Landon

Brigette is a fashion student and a video game enthusiast. How’s that for an awesome combination? Her style is so natural and down to earth; she instantly makes you feel comfortable around her. As in, she can dress up and … Continue reading
Old Sugar Mill Engagement Session | Tim + Casey

I should have known how cool this location was going to be when Casey informed me that the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg, CA required a copy of my liability insurance before we could shoot there. But I never really … Continue reading
Newborn Portait Session | baby Noah

I am so happy to show you these pictures. I’ve been waiting for this little guy to come for a while now. Little Noah, sweet baby of one of my favorite couples ever Jackie and Rick was born March 13, … Continue reading
Personal: Spring Break in Northern Arizona

It’s been a long time since we’ve gone on a real road trip. I will admit that I was a little skeptical when we loaded all our stuff (including our two children) in the Volvo for what was going to … Continue reading
Folsom Lake Portrait Session | Yelena

Yelena is a photographer and responsible for capturing other people’s moments, but for the last 7 years, she hasn’t really captured any of her own. So when Yelena called me for a portrait session, she said she was ready to … Continue reading
Old Town Sacramento Engagement Shoot | Brittany + Shaun

I love these guys. No REALLY, I LOVE these guys. Brittany and Shaun are so totally down to earth, relatable, sweet, cute, and totally in love with each other. Every time I go through their images I keep seeing what … Continue reading
Reflecting on love and marriage after 13 years “in the game”

I’ve been thinking a lot about what to write for this post. In a time where a lot of marriages don’t last and people give up on each other I’m really happy to say that my sweet husband and I … Continue reading
Citizen Hotel wedding | Downtown Sacramento | Daniel + Carol

Daniel and Carol are such a sweet couple, so easy going and laid back. I just knew their wedding was going to be great after spending time getting to know them over the course of their engagement. These guys are … Continue reading
Sacramento Wedding Photographer Teresa K | interview with Examiner.com

Recently, I received a message from Eric Courtney, a writer for Examiner.com, asking if he could profile me for his weekly Q&A column. I thought it would be a great opportunity for my clients to get to know me a … Continue reading
Capitol Park Engagement Session | Downtown Sacramento | Daniel + Carol

Welcome to the little engagement session that almost never was! I’m telling you, the weather did not want to cooperate with us at all for Daniel and Carol’s engagement shoot. We tried Tahoe, but a huge snowstorm kept that from … Continue reading