We kicked off the day at the picturesque Gooseberry Falls, a location that perfectly embodied the couple’s desire for an authentic and whimsical photo shoot. P and T had expressed their dissatisfaction with their wedding photos, feeling they didn’t truly capture their playful and spooky personalities. So, we embarked on a mission to capture their essence in a way that truly resonated with them.

We started our day surrounded by the majestic redwoods in Jedediah Smith State Park. As the sun filtered through the mists between the towering trees, K and H donned their more relaxed outfits, with K captivating everyone’s gaze in her stunning teal dress. We wandered through the woodland, soaking in the mystical atmosphere and indulging in some passionate Star Wars conversations. It was a dreamy start to an enchanting day.

I met up with A + J at Gooseberry Falls to start off their engagement session. After that, we headed to the majestic cliffs of Palisade Head, the black beach, and we ended at Split Rock lighthouse for some astrophotography. Being gay myself, it was a delight to shoot this LGBTQ+ couple!

As the morning sunshine filtered through the windows of their cozy Airbnb, I arrived to capture the intimate moments of B + B getting ready for their special day. B’s excitement was electric as they received a gift – a pin adorned with precious photos of their late grandmother and brother. These loved ones held a special place in their hearts, and the pin served as a beautiful reminder that they were with them in spirit on this momentous occasion.

To make the most of their full-day photography package, E + T decided to start early. I picked them up from their Airbnb just before sunrise, and together we drove into Joshua Tree National Park. The sky was just starting to illuminate with the first hints of light as we arrived at Arch Rock. The couple stood beneath the majestic arch, and I instantly began capturing magical moments.

So, you want to self-solemnize huh? I’ve got you covered! First off, let’s define self-solemnization as the act of officiating your own wedding ceremony, without the need for a third-party officiant or religious leader. It can be a great option for those who want to elope or have a more intimate or non-traditional wedding ceremony. […]

When A + C approached me about capturing their love story, they expressed their desire for a breathtaking engagement session. They yearned for a session that would transition from the warmth of the setting sun to the mesmerizing beauty of a star-studded night sky. Intrigued, I took a moment to reveal an unexpected aspect of my photography background — astrophotography. I shared some of my previous work, and they were super excited!

Well, it’s been a hot minute since I last posted here! 2019 was an incredible year, and easily one of the most profoundly transformative years of my life this far. SO much happened in 2019 that blogging about what was happening was put on the back burner. Now that I have a little down time […]

Christy and Brandon’s engagement session started with a two-hour car ride across Northern Utah from Ogden to the Bonneville Salt Flats. Needless to say, the drive was well worth it.

You never know where you might find your soulmate – while movies lead us to believe it’ll be at a party or while bumping into someone in the hallway in high school, Sierra and Michael found each other at the bank, of all places. Michael worked as a teller and Sierra was a customer, and […]