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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! 

I'M BRIAR!

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Weddings

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Humboldt County Sports Photographer

High school is almost like a full time job really.  You arrive by 8 am Monday Friday and spend your day learning and discussing details on new topics and discovering solutions to problems you may or may not have known existed.  The demands of the classroom can be overwhelming at times with daily in class […]

February 14, 2019

How to be a Successful Student Athlete

I shot Beccas senior photos a couple of years ago, so I was super stoked when Ginger asked me to shoot Baileys senior photos. Becca was getting ready to fly the nest and move to Texas so Mama wanted some photos with just the two sisters. They traveled down to Southern Humboldt to one of […]

October 7, 2018

Senior Sister Golden Light Session

One of the most asked questions from high school students I get is when should I book my senior portraits? Well the easy answer to this would be during your senior year of course but it is a little more complicated than that. Here are the 4 things you should consider when thinking about when […]

September 19, 2018

When should you book your senior portraits?

                                                                            There are so many elements that go into senior portraits. Outfit choices, location choices, props to bring. […]

September 7, 2018

Make up tips for Senior Portraits

Senior year is finally here and you are looking for a way to incorporate your favorite game into the session. Here are some tips to do so!

August 29, 2018

A Football Player’s Guide to Senior Portraits

Stumped on what to wear for your senior session? Read this blog to figure out what your undertones are and what will make you shine in front of the camera!

July 29, 2018

What to wear for your Humboldt County Senior Session

Shelby''s night time session in Scotia

Happy New Year! Most Sunday’s I aim to post a senior blog. This one is a Super Soul Sunday blog. Something that ignites my soul. I had been wanting to do a night time shoot for quite a while. I had been so slammed with shoots during the busy season, that I wanted to reward […]

January 7, 2018

Shelby|Night-time Christmas Session|Scotia

It is the last day of 2017. Wow. What a year. It flew by soooooo fast. I was going through some 2017 photo shoots today and was feeling overwhelmed with how blessed I have been with such amazing clients this year. Some I have know for a while, some were new. There were more shoots […]

January 1, 2018

2017Parky’sPicsYearinReview

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 […]

August 27, 2017

Kelsi|Senior Pictures in the Redwoods|Parky’s Pics

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 […]

August 20, 2017

Bailey|Fortuna High|Senior Session

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