We first met with Marcia & Jeff at the end of 2021, as the country was coming out of lockdown for the nth time. Even through our quick Zoom chat, just from our interactions and the way they’d glance at each other, we could already tell the kind of couple they were and what a great day their wedding would be — full of love, joy, and emotion. [ read more … ]

Sometimes my couples ask me, “would it be okay if we bring our dogs to the shoot?” And I’m like, is it ok?? OF COURSE it is!! Last week, I had a great time with Sheila and Rex and their two dogs Bella and Coco. [ read more … ]

I feel like some photo shoots are already over just as we’re barely getting started — and this was definitely one of them. Tegan and Joseph met up with me at the Ruby Hill Winery (aka Casa Real) last week for some fall vineyard engagement photos. The autumn colors in the vineyards are absolutely beautiful this time of year, and the golden hour sunset light falling on T&J was perfect. I had such a great time with this sweet, lighthearted couple that I hardly felt like I was working. [ read more … ]

Jackie and Jason’s wedding day was awesome. We had been eagerly looking forward to this day for two full years — and not just because they promised us they’d have boba (although let’s be honest, that didn’t hurt…) — but J&J have the interesting combination of being super laid-back + full of personality which meant this wedding at Nella Terra Cellars was sure to be a blast. [ read more … ]

Kanwal and Harshad have the cutest little house in El Cerrito, one that’s absolutely perfect for photos both inside and out! This house is their project together, and we even took a few photos in front of a wall in the backyard that they painted together, making this truly a unique and personal set of engagement photos. [ read more … ]