Yearly Archives: 2010

2010 Year in Review | portraits

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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

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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

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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

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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

Davis Portrait Session | the Aboytes family

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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”

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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

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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

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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