Lauren & Alex decided to have their engagement photos taken at a beautiful beach in La Jolla, California.  We were so lucky with the most beautiful light and colorful sunset which was the perfect way to end the session. I had so much fun walking the beach and getting to know the two of them […]

Our little ones grow too quickly.  I constantly find myself trying to catch up with time. As a photographer, my life is full of documenting precious moments for other families and it is easy to forget to capture my own family.  The thought of a photoshoot often feels overwhelming or daunting (especially with kids) but […]

From the bride… “Edward and I met in 2007 during high school. We had a ceramics class together and a mutual friend group after high school, but we didn’t really talk to each other much. We even went on a big bear trip together with friends in 2010 and didn’t really interact with one another. […]

How adorable is the Willis Family? Jacob and Christin are actually photographers themselves so I was incredibly honored to photograph their beautiful family! You can find their work here. We started their session at their home on their front porch and ended in an empty field with beautiful golden light! Thank you Willis Family for […]

Documenting motherhood and families is always such a special treat for me as a photographer. This beautiful family of four, soon-to-be family of five was a joy to work with! I can’t wait for them to meet their little one so very soon!

Sharing some of our favorite photos from our maternity session with the talented Valentina Glidden. Getting the chance to take these meant so much to us as a family. When I was pregnant with Gatlin, I was hospitalized at 23 weeks unexpectedly, so we did what we could and took some portraits of us and […]

Tucked away in the hills of Santa Barbara, San Ysidro Ranch was the perfect backdrop for this elopement inspiration. Lily Roden Floral Studio created a beautiful bouquet full of movement and texture, with a unique color palette of blush, mauve, hints of ivory, and trailing whimsical greens. The bouquet featured Quicksand and Wabara Loli roses, and lisianthus […]

Sweet baby James —welcome to the world!

Sarah & Jimmy’s maternity session was so special to photograph. I had the honor of photographing their wedding a few years back in Sacramento, CA —so getting to capture this next milestone in their lives was such a joy!