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During engagement sessions I often ask my couples to tromp through weeds, climb rock walls, balance on logs over freezing streams- little things that make the session fun and get us beautiful images. I always preface it with little safety clauses talk like “Only go out on that log if you feel TOTALLY safe” or “If you’re […]
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They planned the perfect backyard wedding at her parent’s home in Nevada City. And nature planned rain. But one thing is for certain, a little rain can’t spoil an Irish wedding! When the DJ temporarily lost power, and wasn’t able to play their first dance song, their fabulous guests collaborated and serenaded them with a […]
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Ok, Andy and I have a little bit of a tiff… He’s a nature boy who was raised in Michigan and knows the difference between a lamb and a sheep. I, on the other hand, was raised in Southern California and didn’t have the most hands-on experience with wild animals growing up. So the first […]
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I love being a photographer in Northern California! Every time of year, I can find beautiful warm feeling light, and my favorite tall grasses or weeds to shoot through! Even though it was technically winter- here’s a sneak peek at a recent fall-feeling engagement session shot near empire mine and downtown Grass Valley.
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This wedding at Twin Cities Church in Grass Valley was so beautiful to photograph. Their Story: Claire and Cody They were the sweetest, and most patient couple ever. He was in the military living on the east coast, while she was here in Northern California with her family. They didn’t want a first look […]
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Fort Point San Francisco I love when my couples introduce me to new locations! This fall Boronah and Jon scheduled their engagement session at Fort Point San Fransisco. I had never been there before but I will surely be bringing more of my couples back here, it’s just amazing! There’s so much light, texture and […]
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