Filed in : Personal

Lately, I have loved creating floral arrangements using Trader Joe’s flowers and also some other greenery I find in my garden.  I am by no means a florist but creating these arrangements really help me relax and bring me joy.  So whenever I walk into Trader Joe’s and see that they have a selection of […]

Open Post

Using Trader Joes flowers for DIY arrangement

January 20, 2019

Filed in : Weddings

This wedding was definitely one for the books!  Lewis and Clark College, where these two had their ceremony and reception, is full of stunning views and lush greenery! The perfect backdrop for a wedding in Portland.  The design aspects of this wedding day were so elegant and romantic.  Ella Events did such an amazing job […]

Open Post

Beth & Simon | Portland, Oregon Wedding

January 4, 2019

Filed in : For Photographers

Photographers, if you have ever struggled with what to put in your styling kit, or how to transport everything to a wedding – this blog post is for you!  I wanted to share with you all what makes up my styling kit.  I bring it with me to weddings, styled shoots etc. and it has […]

Open Post

What is in my styling kit?

December 15, 2018

Filed in : Portraits

I began watching Kendra on Youtube about a year ago, and immediately fell in love with her channel.  She talks about beauty, home decor, cleaning, fashion, motherhood, and much more!  She and her husband have two twin girls and they just announced they are expecting Baby #3, due this June!!  Along with her successful Youtube […]

Open Post

Atkins Family | Family Session

December 1, 2018

Filed in : Weddings

Catharina & Adam got married at South Coast Winery in Temecula, California surrounded by their family and friends. The venue itself has a very European vibe to it which created a beautiful backdrop for the two to tie the knot. Catharina kept her wedding colors pretty neutral which is always looks beautiful in my opinion. […]

Open Post

Catharina & Adam | Temecula Winery Wedding

December 1, 2018

Filed in : Portraits

Arizona wedding photographer, Ashley and her husband Brandon were visiting San Fransisco and thought it would be fun to schedule a session while they were there! They love getting photos taken of them wherever they travel so they can remember that special time and have those memories last forever! I love Ashley’s work and also […]

Open Post

Ashley & Brandon | Marin Headlands Anniversary Session

November 22, 2018

Filed in : Engagements

Chelsea & Josh were such troopers during their engagement session because it was SO cold!  This was my first time shooting in the show and let me tell you, it is so hard to roll film when you can’t feel your fingers!  We met up in Big Bear, Ca for their engagement session and we […]

Open Post

Chelsea & Josh | Big Bear Engagement

November 6, 2018

Filed in : Weddings

Joy & Xin are from Canada and decided they wanted to elope to someplace warm – so they chose Santa Barbara!  I absolutely love Santa Barbara and think it is full of so much beauty, so I think they made a wise choice!  They said “I do” during a very intimate ceremony at Villa Verano, […]

Open Post

Joy & Xin | Intimate Santa Barbara Elopement

November 3, 2018

Filed in : Weddings

Amy and Jordan are two of the sweetest people ever. They are overflowing with love and positive energy and their wedding day was one for the books. Something very unique and special about their wedding was during the couple’s first dance. They had chosen the song ‘Take My Hand (The Wedding Song)’ by Emily Hackett which is […]

Open Post

Amy & Jordan | Estate on Second Wedding

October 3, 2018