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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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Weddings

Engagements

Elopements

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March 4, 2021

Humboldt-County-Real-Estate-Branding-Session

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This wedding was one for the books.  Kelyen and Katie had flown to Humboldt County back in July for a couples adventure engagement session on the Avenue of the Giants in the Humboldt Redwoods and the black sands beaches of Shelter Cove. When Kelyen first inquired about a session, he mentioned they were already planning […]

February 25, 2021

Kelyen & Katie’s Exuma Cays Adventure Wedding

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 […]

November 17, 2020

Nine benefits of a rainy day wedding

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Congratulations! You are engaged and  you have picked a date, a venue and a wedding photographer! These are some of the biggest decisions of the wedding planning process and you can check them off of your list! Woohoo! Now, its time for the fun stuff….like your engagement session. I believe engagement sessions are SO important […]

October 12, 2020

Your-Humboldt-County-Engagement-Session

Beaches are a great spot for many types of activities and occasions. Especially elopements! The beautiful waves of the ocean and the warm sand can make for great pictures. However, with all the amazing things the beach brings to a photo session, there are some things you should consider. The following tips can be helpful […]

October 7, 2020

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Shelter Cove Engagement Session

Part 2 of this couple’s Shelter Cove couples adventure session. After exploring a few beautiful redwood groves, we ventured out the winding road to Shelter Cove. We explored the tide pools, rock formations, and ended up on Little Black Sands Beach with some golden light shots before a surprise proposal at sunset! I had such […]

August 19, 2020

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Humboldt Backyard Wedding

This backyard wedding blog post is LONG overdue. This wedding happened last spring..in the midst of a busy sports season, and there was no extra time to blog. I am finding myself with a little more time on my hands lately and I wanted to share this beautiful wedding. It took place in the back […]

July 15, 2020

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Humboldt County Adventure Bridal Session

10 Tips for Adventure Bridal Sessions in the Water   1. Choose the right time of day. The best lighting will be 2 hours after sunrise or 2 hours before sunset. This is when the light is the softest and most flattering. This is called the golden hour. You can also do river sessions at […]

June 29, 2020

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