I was organizing my new classroom in the middle of August, when Danielle called me about photographing her  intimate destination beach wedding in September. Of course I said yes. : ) I am used to shooting a full wedding day: from the many details leading up to the wedding, all the way into the reception. […]

It’s Senior Sunday! I am currently working on two awesome senior sessions that are not finished yet, so I decided to share an amazing session from this summer! Mary and I met at the Benbow Inn on an overcast Tuesday morning this past summer. She was so sweet, and a total natural in front of […]

Thomas and Jessika’s  gorgeous Rosina Vineyards wedding was full of charming DIY details and stunning vineyard views. Using beautiful light rose and pastel tones, the couple created a romantic ceremony, and were married under a beautiful arch adorned with flowers by Flora Organica designs. Following the heartfelt ceremony,  the couple had a relaxing outdoor reception […]

I have known Levi since he was in 7th grade and one of my students. I taught him again in High School PE. One of the things I remember is that he always had cowboy boots on. After spending the morning with him on his family’s Southern Humboldt ranch, now I see why. : ) […]

Meet Emily. A Ferndale High student who is also one of Parky’s Pics 2018 Senior Reps. She plays basketball and also competes in Rodeo. We were blessed with a gorgeous location and great weather for her senior portraits. Emily and her mom traveled to Southern Humboldt where we shot at one of their family friends […]

Dave and Aimee were supposed to get married atop a cliff overlooking the ocean, but the day before their wedding day they had to unexpectedly switch venues.  Aimee messaged me the following message, Our wedding is just a day…our marriage is what we care about. I could cry, I could flip out, I could panic, […]

Meet Kelsi! She is a Parkys Pics Senior Rep from Fortuna High. I met Kelsi, her sister and her mother at a beautiful location in the Redwoods. She was a little nervous at first, as everyone always is, but she quickly picked up the posing and absolutely nailed her session. She was a natural in […]

I have known Bailey since she was a baby. She attends Fortuna High where she plays softball.  I took her sister Bekahs senior photos last year, so I am ecstatic to have her on board as a Senior Rep this year. Bailey, Bekah and two  of her friends traveled down to the Community Park on […]

If you follow me on social media, you may recognize Alyssa as being one of my Senior Reps. She attends Eureka High and loves to play softball. She traveled down to Benbow on a windy, warm summer day. We got some great shots around the Benbow Inn and then we ventured over to The Community […]

Mai and Chris got married on a wet day on July 1st.  We began the day at the Bear River Casino where Chris, his two sons, the groomsmen and best woman were getting ready. Then it was off to the brides house to get some getting ready photos. It was great to see the family […]