Kathy and Arno’s fall vineyard wedding at Viansa Sonoma was everything we hoped it would be for them: joyfully heartfelt, elegantly designed, and thoughtfully personal. If you know Kathy, you know she lives and breathes weddings; as the “K” of Experiences by K, she’s the mastermind behind some of the most seamless and beautiful celebrations we’ve photographed over the years. We’ve worked with Kathy, Arno, and the team on so many proposals and weddings that showing up for their big day felt like photographing family. [ read more … ]

Emily and Nick are big wine lovers, so it was only fitting that I captured their engagement photos at one of their favorite spots: Ledson Winery & Vineyards in Kenwood. They’ve spent a lot of time in wine country together, and Ledson has become a go-to place for them to relax, sip wine, and enjoy the beauty of the valley. [ read more … ]

Michael and Emily flew into California from Texas for what Emily thought would be a relaxing wine country getaway. Little did she know, Michael had a much bigger plan in the works, and he had sneakily brought both of their families along for the surprise. With a stunning modern winery as the setting and beautiful vineyards in the background, Michael got down on one knee in front of the reflecting pool. Emily’s reaction was pure joy and disbelief, and the expression on her face said it all — she definitely had no idea this was coming! [ read more … ]

Michael & Lauren’s story began back in 2018. They first met online, and after a very memorable first date that stretched for four hours (!), it became clear that something special was brewing. Since then, we’ve had the honor of documenting several of their big milestones: first, their proposal in the spring of 2022 up in the Marin Headlands, then their fall engagement photos at Mt Tam, and finally, their beautiful wedding at Viansa Sonoma this summer. [ read more … ]

Sara and Lauren had many stops planned during their trip to California, and unbeknownst to Lauren, one of them was going to be especially important and memorable. Sara had a surprise proposal at Artesa Winery planned for her girlfriend, and on a quiet Tuesday morning, they made their way through the entrance and up the stairs before pausing for a moment. There, before a breathtaking view of the Napa Valley and hills [ read more … ]