It’s that time of year- time to update your family photos! They can be so special with all the silly little toddler smiles & giggles and the moments when you realize how lucky you are to have a family as amazing as you do… you look forward to capturing moments to share with family & […]

Photo Shoot Tips

November 18, 2020

Tips for Taking Awesome Family Photos

Tips for taking awesome family photos

Well, after giving some tips about South Lake Tahoe Elopements in another blog post that you can read here, I realized that I needed to also help out those who are looking for help with planning their North Lake Tahoe Elopements. With COVID still causing so many unknowns and people wanting to keep things small […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

October 27, 2020

How to plan a North Lake Tahoe Elopement

How to plan a North Lake Tahoe Elopement

Check out our helpful tips on how to get organized (and stay sane) in the event of rain on your big day! Planning an elopement is supposed to be less stressful than planning a big, elaborate wedding, right?! But thinking about things that are out of your control- like the weather- can bring on some […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

October 6, 2020

Tips on how to plan for an Elopement Wedding in the Rain

Tips on how to Elope in the Rain

Congratulations! You are planning your unforgettable elopement! As a photographer who craves adventure, I have always loved elopements! If you always dreamed of an exciting elopement, then I am super excited for you. However, with Covid-19 changing the way that we are all living, this may not have been what you originally planned for your […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

September 22, 2020

How to plan a South Lake Tahoe Elopement

How to plan a South Lake Tahoe Elopement

About the couple Their love story Both lovers of nature, hikes, stargazing, long drives and delicious food-these two have been together for almost four years now! They met in college through mutual friends and have never left each other’s sides since. Due to COVID, they had postponed their wedding twice! Since they were planning on […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

August 3, 2020

Short and simple sunrise elopement in Glacier Point-Yosemite

Sunrise proposal at Glacier Point after ceremony pictures overlooking Yosemite National Park

About the couple Their love story The bride and groom were college sweethearts from the East coast. They had their first kiss the night before they graduated, knowing that they were moving to different cities to pursue their careers. The bride had a job in tech while the groom pursued a PHD in science. After […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

August 3, 2020

All-day elopement in Yosemite National Park

Beautiful views at Washburn point with elopement couple on a rock looking out at the mountains

About the couple Their love story They are both creatives who love the outdoors and enjoy hiking and camping together. The bride is a photographer while the groom is an actor who loves science. A match made in heaven! Their love is so beautiful and I could tell they cherish each other. They always have […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

July 13, 2020

Dreamy Yosemite Elopement – Yes, even during COVID!

Yosemite Elopement during summer that included a hike, Mariposa Grove, trees, Glacier point for the ceremony and Taft point for the sunset.

Small Intimate Wedding Lake Tahoe with immediate family on a nice bright day.

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

June 4, 2020

Small Intimate Wedding in Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Elopement

What is the first look? This is where you see your future spouse for the first time on your wedding day! (Eeeeeeek!) Traditionally, you would try not to see each other from the night before (oh the anticipation!), but some couples even show up to City Hall together and get dressed in the bathroom. If […]

City Hall Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

February 18, 2020

First Look for San Francisco City Hall Weddings – What to Expect

SF City Hall First Look

Top 11 Locations for Unique Engagement Photos in San Francisco Find the best places for Your Engagement Shoot in SF It just happened! You’re finally engaged to the person of your dreams- your person. And you want to share it with the world! Today, I am here to give you the inside scoop on 7 […]

Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

August 14, 2019

Top 11 Locations for Unique Engagement Photos in San Francisco

Top 11 Locations for Unique Engagement Photos in San Francisco

San Francisco Area Elopement, Wedding + Portrait Photographer