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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

Rosina Vineyards wedding

I photographed a wedding at Rosina Vineyards in July of 2018. Not long after, Katie contacted me about shooting her Rosina Vineyards wedding the following July. Her plans were for sunflowers everywhere. Fast forward one year, and one pregnancy later. This mama got married not long after having a baby! Big props to Katie! Planning […]

August 1, 2019

Curtis & Katie’s Sunflower Rosina Vineyards Wedding

Romantic engagement session at the Benbow Inn in Humboldt County

Lucas and Vanessa met in Community College. They were both math tutors at the time and had a few friends in the same circles and saw each other in some study groups. After a few years and an Associate’s Degree, Vanessa transferred to UCSC for Astrophysics.  They really got together after Lucas first summer session […]

March 20, 2019

Lucas & Vanessa’s Romantic Benbow Inn Engagement Session

6 Things to Consider Before Eloping With SO many details involved with weddings, an elopement might be a great option for you! Just because you are considering eloping, doesnt mean there arent some big decisions to make. Here are 6 things to consider What is your vision for the day? Are you trying to stay […]

September 12, 2018

6 Things to Consider Before Eloping

Every wedding is its own living, breathing entity  and being a part of many beautiful Humboldt County weddings, I feel like I have seen it all. My clients are amazing. I have been blessed with the most laid back, down to earth brides and supportive family. I feel so fortunate to have been a part […]

July 23, 2018

5 tips to reduce stress on your wedding day.

Adventure elopement in Shelter Cove

I am so excited that John and Danielle’s picture made the front cover of the Times Standard Ever After wedding magazine! Their wedding was one of my all time favorites! Let me tell you the story. I was organizing my new classroom in the middle of August, when Danielle called me about photographing her  intimate […]

July 7, 2018

Humboldt County|Shelter Cove|Intimate Destination Weddin

I hear it over and over again. I meet with  potential clients and they start to tell me about how they do not feel comfortable in front of the camera and suck at being photographed.  “We don’t know how to pose, we get awkward.” Trust me guys, I get it. I feel the same way about […]

March 19, 2018

What to look for when hiring your Humboldt County Wedding Photographer

I shot Nick and Larissas engagement photos out on Paradise Ridge, near Shelter Cove.  I asked them where they were getting married and she said, Mount Shasta.  I assumed they were going to hire a photographer from that area, so I was so ecstatic when they asked me to photograph their destination wedding. Mount Shasta […]

December 20, 2017

Arbuthnot Wedding- Mt. Shasta Resort Golf Course

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