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 […]

I LOVE sports! I fell in love with basketball at the age of 12 when I first picked up a ball.  I remember my parents telling me that if I wanted to go to college, I would have to earn a scholarship because they couldn’t afford to pay for it.  That lit a fire in me, […]

First Look|What is it?| Should we do it?| Is it right for us?|  Many of my couples ask me whether or not they should have a first look. If youre reading this, youre probably wondering the same thing. In my professional opinion, I think they are an excellent idea. I love first looks! I know […]

You dont have to ask me twice to head to Garberville Community Park at the golden hour.  Thats where I photographed Cadence and it was an absolute great session in every way. We met at the park around 6:00, with the sun starting its descent for the evening. Cadence was a complete natural in front of […]

Senior Shoots are one of my most favorite types of shoots, but I shot quite a few 8th grade sessions this year and I loved them too. Miss Saige was the first one in the middle of May. We met in Southern Humboldt at Tooby Park and found some great spots to shoot. I had […]

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein This quote is so simple yet so powerful, and it is absolutely true. Happiness and seeing the magic in even the smallest of things is a state […]

I didnt want to share these images at the time they were taken because Thomas and Jessika hadnt sent out their Save the Dates yet, but I will share now because these images make me excited that wedding season is here in beautiful Humboldt County! Jessika contacted me early last summer about doing her engagement […]

A senior shoot on the ball field for high school sweethearts. 

Rob and Nikki got married on a cold, drizzly day in February. They decided at the lat minute that they wanted to do a first look so we all piled into Nikki’s car with Rob in a blindfold in the back and drove to the Elk River Road Covered Bridge. There’s nothing like building anticipation […]

It’s Senior Sunday! I am going to go back a couple months to one of my senior reps sportrait shoot. We met on the softball field at my alma matter Fortuna High. I had just finished another senior shoot right before that, but was looking forward to Shelby’s because I love senior sessions and I […]