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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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seniors

Weddings

Engagements

Elopements

humboldt county golden light sunrise engagement session

I met Ryan and Mary at the Fortuna Riverlodge Bridal fair and we hit it off really well. They are a fun and extremely easy going couple. I was so happy when they booked me for their August barn wedding. Ryan had just worked a LONG day logging, when he stopped into the bar where […]

April 3, 2020

Golden-Light-Sunrise-Engagement-Session

Epic Lost Coach Ranch Wedding

I have been meaning to blog this wedding since I shot it in September. It was an overwhelming task  to blog because there were over 1,500 final images. The wedding lasted about 14 hours and there was so much to capture, this post only contains 10% of the photos. This wedding was a dream come […]

April 1, 2020

Epic-Lost-Coast-Ranch-Wedding

Magical Humboldt Redwoods Elopement

Andrew & Katrina wanted a simple elopement. “Easy like Sunday morning,” was what they asked for and that is what they got. We had communicated via email and met right before their elopement, and everything flowed smoothly. They wanted an intimate elopement showcasing their love in nature and that is exactly what this wedding was […]

March 30, 2020

Magical-Humboldt-Redwoods-Avenue-of-the-Giants-Elopement

A wedding couple kissing in the rain underneath an umbrella at the Benbow Inn

There are a lot of details to think about when it comes to planning a wedding.  From the overall design and theme, to the flowers, colors, table top decor and more.  Oh and lets not forget about the music, playlist and first dance, or the guest list, the food and of course, THE DRESS.  With […]

February 27, 2020

Why Rain Can Be Good on Your Wedding Day

A lesbian beach elopement in Trinidad

The 5 Love Languages Being in a relationship can bring so much joy and happiness to your life.  Making memories with your partner by your side is a beautiful thing and something I feel so lucky to have been blessed with experiencing.   We all have all have a desire and passion for love in a […]

February 24, 2020

The 5 Love Languages

a cute girl in a tree during a Humboldt County family session

Pricing to me, is the most difficult aspect of running a photography business. I grew up without money, so I send out pricing lists with a know it my stomach, but I know if I dont charge the right amount, I will run myself right out of business. At some point in every professional photographers […]

February 21, 2020

Why Professional Photographers are so Expensive

Hello adventurous couples, Well you did it!  All of your hard work brainstorming, researching, and planning is complete!  The last part of this process is to just enjoy the heck out of your elopement day!  Theres only a few things to remember as you experience your dream coming true! Here are a few tips on […]

February 18, 2020

Planning the Perfect Elopement – Stage 5 – Have the Best Elopement Day!

An eloping couple in Redwood National Park

Dear almost happily married couple, Yay!  You are now in the final stages of your elopement planning process and its getting exciting!  Now that you have the main parts of your plan set into place, stage 4 is all about filling in the details.  Whats the best way to keep things organized? With so many […]

January 29, 2020

Planning the Perfect Elopement – Stage 4 – Finalize Details & Get Ready!

Hello adventurous couples! Now that you have determined what is important to you and youve dug deep into research, its time to make some choices and start booking things!  The goal here isnt to finalize every single detailbut to get the most important things into place so you can fill in the details from there! […]

January 7, 2020

Planning the Perfect Elopement – Stage 3 – Make Choice & Start Booking!

A senior skateboard sunset shoot in Shellter Cove

Austin is the son of one of my co-workers at Redway Elementary. We decided to do his senior session over Thanksgiving break when we had more time. We ended up with a gorgeous day, with beautiful sunshine. The only hitch was that a storm was coming the next day, so it was very windy. We […]

January 4, 2020

Austin’sBlackSandseachShelterCoveSeniorSession

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HUMBOLDT COUNTY WEDDING, ElOPEMENT & SENIOR PHOTOGRAPHER

- est. 2015 -