Everyone knew this was different.  It wasn’t the giddiness, excitement, or laughter that comes with a bourgeoning relationship that showed how smitten they were.  While those things were present, it was quiet, methodical actions that made friends and family realize that this?  This was different. Stephanie would wake up early to help Phillip plan for […]

When Kim and I first met, it was by way of Skype.  We chatted about her wedding day, her love for Cris, and the amazing details they had planned for their wedding at Pelican Hill Resort.  I was immediately struck with her care an concern for others, and the fondness she had toward her father. […]

Dear Jasmine, I have a question about ‘unplugged weddings’.  Personally, I’m all for it–nothing makes me happier than the thought of brides putting the kibosh on Uncle Bob’s DSLRs, or every single person on their phone in the background of a first dance, or someone stepping into the aisle with a tablet… Have you ever […]

When she emailed me, it wasn’t your average email.  Erica crafted what could’ve been the first chapter of a beautiful novel, but instead sent a letter asking if I’d be interested in shooting her wedding in Tuscany, Italy.  After a series of dance moves in my office, I replied YES. Erica and Carl eloped, and promised […]

Last night I had the honor of speaking to 150+ wedding professionals in Orange County, California.  I was totally blown away by the caliber of industry peers…and the outpouring of love and support.  It was privilege to teach about How and Why to Create a Personal Brand, but–more so–it was a privilege to stand in […]

Being able to do what I love is a powerful thing. But what I love even more is the ability to invite others to join my journey. Yesterday I mentioned I had a shoot featured in Ceremony Magazine. While awesome, what made my heart soar was hearing photographers say they were part of the shoot […]

She reached out as soon as she got engaged, sending a letter with photos of her and her fiancé. Shana sent a heartfelt email, shared her love story, and insisted I’d be her wedding photographer…and I was smitten. She was so sure of her decision, I immediately agreed and became excited to document her love […]

Erin and Angela of Sterling Social introduced me to Danielle and Randy on a crisp evening in Los Angeles. They welcomed me into their stylish home and was greeted by their cat, who rubbed his body against my pants as he meandered by. We spent the first half of the meeting simply talking about life, […]

Every year I post a end-of-the-wedding-season blog post highlighting photos from our new annual portfolio. While I love it, I realized it lacked a certain panache, so I looked for ways to make my efforts dynamic and engaging…specifically as a way to attract new clients. I’m a born creative and an avid marketer, so when […]

I was 17 years old when JD pulled up in front of my house in his mom’s minivan. In the backseat a very shy 9-year-old girl sat and smiled. I nestled into the passenger seat and JD introduced me to his little sister, Jessica. I was slated to meet his family for the first time, […]