Maria & Kevin – Intimate Wedding Inspiration at Temecula Creek Inn

Maria & Kevin – Intimate Wedding Inspiration at Temecula Creek Inn

There’s something special about intimate weddings. On a small scale it’s easy to focus on what’s important down to the smallest detail. Only family and the closest of friends along with bespoke items curated to celebrate a lasting commitment. Small, simple, beautifully minimal. All in an effort to focus on the most important elements of a wedding day. Thank…

Eliza and Jason – Married at the Hotel Del
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Eliza and Jason – Married at the Hotel Del

From Luxe Events…Along the coast line outside the Hotel Del Coronado lies the sliver of beach that played host to this intimate beach wedding.  With the request to make the vast beach feel intimate, the reception is grounded by wood beam cabanas adorned with greenery creating a very physical dreamy outline.  Guests are greeted with…

Megan & Justin – Married at the Darlington House
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Megan & Justin – Married at the Darlington House

So very excited to finally share Megan and Justin’s wedding today. Thank you to Style Me Pretty for sharing this wedding with their readers and thank you to everyone involved, especially Luxe Events for introducing my work to Megan and Justin. Megan and Justin found each other in the hey day of post-college beach living….

Katie & Jordan – Rainy day wedding at Circle Oak Ranch

Katie & Jordan – Rainy day wedding at Circle Oak Ranch

As soon as I arrived the skies grew grey and rain began to fall. A mist at first, then heavier and heavier. I could hear thunder rolling in the distance. Circle Oak Ranch is a beautiful property. Golden grasses and hundred year old oak trees that are typically  bathed in beautiful California sunshine. But on Katy and Jordan’s wedding day…

I beg of you, please unplug your wedding
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I beg of you, please unplug your wedding

When I started photographing weddings in 2009 the cell phone wasn’t nearly as central to our lives as it is today. Facebook, Instagram, maps, emails, snapchat, camera…it’s an electronic multitool and we can’t live without it. My hand is raised high. I’m just as guilty as the next person. With one exception…on a wedding day. And I’m…

Mackenzie & Billy – Married at the Ranch at Bandy Canyon #mondayfeelslike
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Mackenzie & Billy – Married at the Ranch at Bandy Canyon #mondayfeelslike

Let’s face it, Monday can be tough. But I’d love to change that conversation. And so begins a new Monday morning series called Feel Good Mondays. And for the hashtag crowd, #mondayfeels Expect one happy photo or a short series of photos every Monday to help start your day off with a smile. No better way…