Weddings
Vizcaya Pavillion Sacramento | Inspirational Wedding Shoot
Wedding season is officially heating up in Sacramento! So before things get too crazy, I wanted to share with you a little something I did in the off-season. The fantastic Gigi of Sweet Sinsations pulled together the most amazing team … Continue reading
2012 Year in Review
I started this journey in 2008 with my DSLR in hand and nothing more than a strong passion for photography and a desire to create beautiful images. I never could have predicted where it would bring me. I have met … Continue reading
Oakland Wedding | Piedmont Community Hall | Priscila and Carlos
The heart knows, the heart always knows. And Priscila’s heart was no exception. Far too young to fall in love they said. You don’t know what love really means yet. Give it time, it’s just a crush. But it wasn’t … Continue reading
Grand Island Mansion | Day-After Session | Walnut Grove | Nou and Miguel
3,652 days after to be exact…ten long beautiful years of love and marriage. And yet ten years and three kids later, Nou still longed for something. She longed for wedding images of her and her Miguel; she had nothing. Nothing … Continue reading
Gorgeous Backyard Wedding | California Foothills | Stephanie and Donovan
“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were” – Richard Bach It had been years since he said goodbye to her, but she never left his mind or his … Continue reading
Placerville wedding | Cold Springs Golf Club | Monica and Scott
Timing is everything; truly it is. Monica had been looking for her Mr. Right for a long time and was ready to throw in the dating game towel, when an online wink and a smile turned out to be from … Continue reading
South Shore Lake Tahoe Wedding | Edgewood Golf Course | Jenna and Noah
You might remember Jenna and Noah from their San Francisco engagement session a few months ago. These two lovelies planned their wedding while Noah was in California and Jenna was in Washington. So given the logistics, it only made sense … Continue reading
Firehouse Restaurant Wedding | Sacramento Wedding | Sebrena and Don
When you are blessed with a second chance at love, I think you treasure it even more than those who find it right away in life. You’ve had a chance to grow as a person and discover who you are; … Continue reading
North Shore Lake Tahoe Wedding | Hellman-Ehrman Mansion | Liz and Alan
Sometimes love at first sight takes a moment to sink in. And so it was the case with Liz and Alan. Two self-confessed “nerds”, their first meeting at a friend’s party was anything but magical…and yet it was. A conversation … Continue reading
Downtown Sacramento Wedding | Courtyard D’Oro | Kelly and Mike
Only in the age of the Internet could a couple live three blocks away from each other and not know it until their first date (which just happened to be set up online). It’s funny how fate works like that … Continue reading
Folsom Wedding | Saint John the Baptist Church | Ali and Cesar
When Cesar first laid eyes on Ali, he knew she was the one. And shortly after they were introduced, he told Ali he was going to marry her. And Ali laughed. No really, she laughed at him. Now most men … Continue reading
Sacramento Grand Ballroom Wedding | Recycled DIY Wedding | Chelsea and John
I don’t think that John, the conservative research scientist, ever really knew what hit him. Chelsea was probably the last thing he ever expected in his life…a beautiful zoo keeper with a deep love of life and animals. And much … Continue reading
Auburn Wedding | St. Teresa of Avila | Auburn Veterans Memorial Hall | Rachel and Joseph
Rachel’s best friend growing up was destined to be her future sister-in-law, but God’s timing wasn’t quite right in the beginning. And so she held her little crush inside. It took Joseph some time to figure out that his perfect … Continue reading
Sierra Foothills Wedding at the Heirloom Inn | Ione, California | Rashele and Troy
Nice guys always finish last…that’s how the old saying goes right? Well I’m here to tell you that that sentiment is dead wrong; and, I have proof. Rashele, the blonde beauty with the blazing blue eyes always seemed to be … Continue reading
Vintage Inspired Stone Barn Ranch Wedding | Sheridan, California
I have known Julia since I started my photo business back in 2008. We took a college photography course together and have been great friends ever since. Julia specializes in portrait photography and creates beautiful, original pieces of art for … Continue reading
Folsom Wedding | Lake Natoma Inn | Laura and David
When people talk about the best place to meet singles, “the restrooms” isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind. Actually, it probably never comes to mind…but perhaps it should. Because, that’s where Laura and David’s love story started. … Continue reading
Oak Leigh Wedding Gardens | Sacramento Wedding | Wendy and Michael
It’s no coincidence that I am sharing this very special wedding with you on Memorial Day, a day we give thanks and remember those who paid the ultimate price for our country. You see, I was raised in a military … Continue reading
2011 Year in Review
I know it sounds cliché, but it really does seem like not too long ago I was putting together my review post for 2010. And yet, as we all know, time holds still for no man (or woman for that … Continue reading
Arden Hills Resort Club and Spa | Sacramento Wedding | Briana and Justin
Justin and Briana’s Arden Hills wedding is something that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. You see, my Grandfather passed away this year and December was his wedding anniversary. So it was wonderful to be able to … Continue reading
Newcastle Wedding Gardens | Red Horse Barn | Newcastle Wedding | Eric and Tonya
Eric is my Starbucks buddy. There was a time in our lives where I would run into him almost every. single. day at our local Starbucks. So after seeing his friendly face so many times, I couldn’t help but strike … Continue reading
La Provence Restaurant and Terrace Wedding | Roseville | Bill and Kellie
I heard in a commercial the other day that 1 out of 5 relationships start online. And when I started to think about it and apply it to my couples, it actually proved true. Kellie and Bill are yet another … Continue reading
Lincoln Kingdom Hall Wedding | Loomis Veteran’s Memorial Hall | Kelsey and Sam
At the center of every wedding is a bride and groom. A couple in love, ready to start their lives together, excited about the future. And surrounding every couple is a family and a close circle of friends. And family … Continue reading
Galt Wedding | Grace Vineyards | Stephen and Kindra
Not many of us can say we’ve know our husband or wife since our age was just a single digit, but Stephen and Kindra can. Their lives have been intertwined almost since the beginning; they met in elementary school and … Continue reading
Lake Tahoe Destination Wedding | Hellman-Ehrman Mansion | Stephanie and Travis
Lake Tahoe is one of my very favorite spots for a California destination wedding. And lucky for those of us who live in Northern California, it’s right here in our own backyard!! But that’s just where we ended up; let’s … Continue reading
Sacramento Wedding | St. Mary’s Church | Courtyard D’Oro | Sarah and Brian
Sarah is wild, fun, free, and beautiful. Brian is practical, quite, charming, and handsome. If ever a pair was completely complimentary to each-other, it’s these two. She keeps him on his toes and he keeps her grounded. After spending time … Continue reading
Vizcaya Pavilion & Mansion Wedding | Midtown Sacramento | Jennifer and Jason
Jennifer and Jason’s July wedding at the Vizcaya in Sacramento was everything I envisioned it to be after getting to know them both. It was simple, refined and elegant. It was very intimate affair and exactly the atmosphere that Jennifer … Continue reading
St. Mary’s Church Wedding | Sacramento Grand Ballroom | Rachel and Fernando
Not too many brides expect rain for their June weddings in Sacramento. I know Fernando and Rachel didn’t plan for it, but you know what, that rain ending up being part of what made their day special and uniquely theirs. … Continue reading
General’s Garden Wedding | McClellan Air Force Base | Nina and Ryan
Nina and Ryan are childhood sweethearts; they’ve known each other since elementary school. I love when a couple has a history like that. Imagine the stories they’ll be able to tell their children and grandchildren some day. And let me … Continue reading
Lincoln Wedding | Rachelle and Ryan
When I met Ryan and Rachelle, you could feel the connection between them. It was almost tangible (and not in a PDA kind of way either). I just mean in little looks and smiles, not-so-obvious touches, the tone in their … Continue reading
Crawford’s Barn Wedding | Candice + Chris
Candice and Chris met at California State University in Fullerton. Their relationship started as a friendship…best friends actually, but Chris always knew Candice was the one he would spend his life with. And in her heart, I think Candice always … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beautiful Fall Turlock Wedding at Sacred Heart Parish | Albert + Petra
This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of joining my good friend and fellow photographer Julia Jensen to help her shoot a wedding in Turlock. I was a little nervous that the weather wasn’t going to cooperate with us as … Continue reading
San Francisco Wedding | Swedenborgian Church | Jim + Erinne
Last weekend I had the most wonderful opportunity to photograph Jim and Erinne’s wedding at the Swedenborgian Church in San Francisco. When Jim first contacted me I immediately heard in his voice the love he had for his bride to … Continue reading
The Ryde Hotel Wedding | Sacramento Delta | Jaclyn + Enrique
Enrique goes by Rick because, well honestly most people really don’t know how to properly pronounce Enrique (which is funny, sad, and true all at the same time). Rick is the oldest of his brothers and the last to marry. … Continue reading
Brandon and Tiani’s wedding | Folsom LDS Temple
Brandon and Tiani met at fireside at their church and had an instant connection. It didn’t take long for both of them to realize they were destined to be together. And so wedding plans were made that led to this … Continue reading
Post-wedding Bridal session | Downtown Sacramento
Stephanie had a beautiful wedding, but when she got her pictures back she was not happy with the images. And no, just for the record, I was not her wedding photographer.So Stephanie opted for a post-wedding bridal session. These sessions … Continue reading
