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I am a Wedding, Engagement, Elopement, and Senior Photographer, based in Humboldt County, California. Here on my blog, you'll find gorgeous imagery featuring my amazing clients, as well as helpful tips and insight for your wedding day or portrait session! 

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Sometimes you do get a second chance at love. Tyler and Ashley were surrounded by their closest friends and family on a beautiful sunny day in Ferndale. Emerald green and terracotta florals added beauty to this beautiful backyard wedding, with an amazing indoor/outdoor bar to die for with the Milk Can game playing on the […]

September 30, 2024

Tyler & Ashley’s Dream Ferndale Wedding

Mike and Larissa’s goal for their wedding day was to enjoy their time together with their parents and celebrate their commitment while being their authentic selves. They opted for a 4 hour elopement and then to celebrate with friends and family back home while utilizing some of the photos we took during their elopement. In […]

September 12, 2024

Mike and Larissa’s Intimate Elopement in the Redwoods

When I have a camera in my hand, I see God’s Story. The one he has carefully crafted behind the scenes, his plan.  His original plan and plan B’s and C’s that have been re-written and edited that come with humans having free will. He blessed me with this gift of photography, an art of […]

September 9, 2024

Bolton Barn By Fernbridge Wedding

Secrets to Pull Off a Jaw-Dropping Redwoods Proposal, Imagine standing beneath towering redwoods, the sunlight filtering through the canopy above, as you ask the love of your life to spend forever with you. The redwoods offer a majestic and awe-inspiring backdrop for a proposal like no other. In this article, we will uncover the secrets […]

August 15, 2024

Secrets to Pull Off a Jaw-Dropping Redwoods Proposal

The Ultimate Guide to Having an Epic Senior Year: 15 Must-Try Tips, Senior year is a time unlike any other – a whirlwind of excitement, nostalgia, and anticipation for what lies ahead. As you approach this pivotal moment in your high school journey, you’ll want to ensure that it’s nothing short of epic. From setting […]

August 13, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Having an Epic Senior Year: 15 Must Try Tips

Magical redwoods elopement

Josh and Brewer traveled all the way from Alabama to exchange vows in our beautiful Redwood Forests. I met them at their ceremony site, where we captured their first look and then their ceremony. After some pictures with their family, we traveled to another grove for some gorgeous magical images. The sunlight filtering through the […]

May 28, 2024

Redwood National Forest Elopement

Redwoods Engagement Session

  Ok, you have decided to go with an elopement, instead of a bigger traditional wedding. Next on your checklist is  to book a photographer. It doesn’t seem like the hardest thing to do in preparation for your big day. However, a lot of people can’t figure out how long to hire a photographer for […]

July 7, 2023

Eloping in the Redwoods…How Many Hours do you need?

HUMBOLDT COUNTY FALL SENIOR SESSION

IT’S YOUR SENIOR YEAR! CONGRATULATIONS! With a whole list of things to do this year, taking your senior photos is at the top of the list. And with that comes a huge decision What do I wear?!?! Here are 8 tips to ensure an awesome fall senior photo session: 1.STICK WITH SOLIDS Wearing solids is […]

July 5, 2023

8 TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FALL SENIOR SESSION

You’ve decided to elope! That’s great, but how do you tell your friends and family the news. Everyone is going to have a different reaction and opinion on the matter. However, this is your choice and you shouldn’t let anyone ruin that. It’s best to tell the people you’re closest to in person if possible. […]

October 8, 2021

How to Tell Your Family You Are Eloping and How to Include Them

Wedding and elopement vows are a long standing tradition that really helps set the mood  on your special day. Vows communicate to your partner why you are meant for each other and deserve to be together for the rest of your lives. A great thing about vows is that you don’t have to be an […]

September 17, 2021

How to Write Your Wedding/Elopement Vows

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