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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mai and Chris wanted to have their engagement session take place in the beautiful Redwoods of Humboldt County. We met at the Chimney Tree along the Avenue of the Giants, near Miranda and stopped at a couple of different spots to take some romantic images.This shoot was in February, so it was a very COLD, /WET day in the dark Redwoods, but you wouldnt know it by these photographs. Mai hid it very well! We ended the session in a cozy little  warm spot to get a few brighter images to add variety to their engagement portfolio. Variety is the spice of life right? They were complete naturals in front of the camera. As you can tell, they are so in love and I am so excited to shoot their Ferndale wedding this summer.

While booking a senior session for next fall, I was reminded of this beautiful wedding that took place in the summer or 2016. Daniel and Jessica’s wedding at Fern Cottage in Ferndale, California was one I fondly remember. I knew it would be a guaranteed good time with “amazing food” at a beautiful venue,  and it did not disappoint in any of these categories. Daniel and Jessica are a fun loving and laid back couple, and this is everything I hope for when I photograph weddings. I wish for plenty of laughter, smiles, beautiful venues, and down to earth couples with big hearts for the people in their lives.