I met Ryan and Mary at the Fortuna Riverlodge Bridal fair and we hit it off really well. They are a fun and extremely easy going couple. I was so happy when they booked me for their August barn wedding. Ryan had just worked a LONG day logging, when he stopped into the bar where […]

I was SOOOOOOO excited when Avarys mom contacted me about shooting Avarys senior portraits. I had been dying to do another senior session with horses, and I have always wanted to do a golf senior session. I traveled to Freshwater where we started at a beautiful property with an amazing creek in the back. We […]

Sam and Brianne had over 300 people at their rustic country wedding in Ferndale. This is no surprise. They are so loved by so many because of the caring and loving people that they are. We started out the day at Briannes sisters house where the girls were getting ready. Next we traveled to the […]

Taryn is one of my 2020 senior reps. Not only is she at the top of her class at Fortuna High School, she is also super sweet. We traveled down to one of my favorite river locations in Southern Humboldt and shot some beautiful shots in the sunshine. The river is always nice and warm […]

Throughout your four years of high school many pictures are taken, capturing fun filled moments you will remember for years to come.  Out of all the snapshots you will take and memories you will make, theres one kodak moment that will stand out more than the rest, one that is so meaningful, it will last […]

As a professional photographer, I often get asked for advice on how to feel confident and comfortable in front of a camera.  This has also been something I have struggled with in the past and has taken me awhile to feel happy with someone taking photos of me.  I mean, we all agree its awkward […]

The time is here, the official countdown. Six months out, from a soon to be empty nest.  Your first thought and temptation is to spend the year in a sad state of mind, thinking about all of the lasts you will be experiencing.  The last first day of school, the last varsity game, the last […]

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 […]

Fall is in the air! It is making me remember some of my beautiful family photo shoots from last years fall season. So I decided I am going to do a feature Friday; featuring some of my favorite sessions. First up.. this family session! Families come in all shapes and sizes. I did this picture […]

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