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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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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

I have always loved going to the river ever since I was a kid. There is just something so relaxing about laying in the sand until you get hot and then jumping in to cool off. Listening to the sounds of kids happily shouting and laughing, and the sound of the birds chirping,and water splashing. […]

August 19, 2018

Sonya’s Magical Benbow River Session

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

Wow! Is it the middle of March already? Time is flying by this year! I have some senior sessions to catch up and first up is Jose! We did this session back in November. It was a rainy Humboldt County week, so we had to postpone the shoot until later on in the week. We […]

March 19, 2018

Jose|Senior Portrait Session|Eureka High

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

I was on the South Fork High School football field taking some action shots when Andrew’s dad approached me about taking Andrew’s senior portraits the following year.  I was super excited, because I love senior sports photos. They are my favorite! Flash ahead a year later where we made that happen. We started out on the […]

December 17, 2017

Andrew-Senior Session-Ferndale High School Football Field

I was so excited when Ron contacted me about shooting Kyra’s senior portrait shoot. Tiffany Thomsen of Tiffany’s Sports Teams and Photos sent him my way. Tiffany has been so helpful and supportive since I first called her a couple of years ago and said “Help! I am shooting my first team!” Thank you so […]

October 15, 2017

Kyra|MusicalSeniorPortraitSession@ShelterCove

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