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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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Elopements

Love was in the air as Kyle and Emily tied the knot in a breathtaking, intimate ceremony at Sunset Cove, an architectural gem in Mendocino! Surrounded by just 8 of their closest friends and family, they exchanged vows with the beautiful, vast Pacific Ocean as their backdrop. As if the venue (Chateau Frolic in Mendocino, […]

February 15, 2026

Intimate Wedding at Chateau Frolic Mendocino California

Here’s an 8-step blog post to help you have a fantastic 8th-grade photo session! 8 Steps to an Awesome 8th Grade Photo Session! Eighth grade is a big year, and your photos should capture all the excitement! Whether it’s for the yearbook, a memory album, or just to celebrate this milestone, a great photo session […]

January 1, 2026

Here’s an 8-step blog post to help you have a fantastic 8th-grade photo session!

Here are 5 tips for a fun and unique 8th-grade graduation photo session, all in one great location: Explore Every Nook and Cranny: Even a single location often has diverse backdrops. Look for different textures (brick wall, green foliage, painted mural), varying light (shade, direct sun), and architectural elements (benches, stairs, fences). Moving around within a […]

December 26, 2025

Here are 5 tips for a fun and unique 8th-grade graduation photo session, all in one great location:

Dartanian and Emily met on a dating app while Emily was on a vacation with friends from college in the area Dartanian was going to college. On the last day of the short trip, they matched and were instantly VERY attracted to one another, but lived in different time zones and never thought they would […]

June 24, 2025

Mitchell Grove Summer Garden Wedding

“Briar, you’re ugly, and if you say anything, I’m going to punch you in the face.” I remember what year it was. I remember the grade I was in. I remember that the sun was out. I remember the hallway where it took place, and I remember thinking why in the heck is this person […]

March 10, 2025

Kaleya’s 8th Grade Session

Mike and Larissa’s goal for their wedding day was to enjoy their time together with their parents and celebrate their commitment while being their authentic selves. They opted for a 4 hour elopement and then to celebrate with friends and family back home while utilizing some of the photos we took during their elopement. In […]

September 12, 2024

Mike and Larissa’s Intimate Elopement in the Redwoods

Redwoods Engagement Session

  Ok, you have decided to go with an elopement, instead of a bigger traditional wedding. Next on your checklist is  to book a photographer. It doesn’t seem like the hardest thing to do in preparation for your big day. However, a lot of people can’t figure out how long to hire a photographer for […]

July 7, 2023

Eloping in the Redwoods…How Many Hours do you need?

You’ve decided to elope! That’s great, but how do you tell your friends and family the news. Everyone is going to have a different reaction and opinion on the matter. However, this is your choice and you shouldn’t let anyone ruin that. It’s best to tell the people you’re closest to in person if possible. […]

October 8, 2021

How to Tell Your Family You Are Eloping and How to Include Them

Wedding and elopement vows are a long standing tradition that really helps set the mood  on your special day. Vows communicate to your partner why you are meant for each other and deserve to be together for the rest of your lives. A great thing about vows is that you don’t have to be an […]

September 17, 2021

How to Write Your Wedding/Elopement Vows

5 Tips to Enjoy The Wedding Planning Process You’re about to celebrate and commemorate your relationship in a big way. There is so much to consider as you plan a wedding, so much so that it can easily become overwhelming and stressful. This doesn’t have to be the case though – with a few simple […]

September 9, 2021

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