A red wedding at Villa Montalvo rooted in Italian heritage, family tradition, and a color story eighteen years in the making Cailley and Jacob grew up together. That kind of history doesn’t happen often. And when it does, it shows up in the details of a wedding day in ways guests can feel, even if […]

A Brindare wedding is the kind of experience I return to again and again. Not just because it photographs beautifully, but because it holds something. A quality of light. A sense of place. There’s a feeling that the land itself is part of the day. Brindare in St. Helena is one of those places. You […]

Tips about capturing a magical Garrapata State Park Proposal. I recently photographed a surprise proposal at Garrapata State Park in Carmel, and I’m still in my feelings about it. Rugged cliffs dropping into the Pacific. Wildflowers in every direction. Sea otters floating in the kelp below. If you’re looking for a location that feels cinematic […]

If you are planning a trip to Paris, 4 Days in Paris: The Perfect Full Itinerary is exactly what you need. Whether you are a first time visitor or a couple just married and stealing a few dreamy days in the city before heading off on your honeymoon, Paris is the perfect place to begin […]

Everything You Need to Know Before Your Carmel Valley Wedding at Stonepine Estates. If you’ve been dreaming of a wedding that feels like you’ve been whisked away to the Tuscan countryside without ever leaving California, let me introduce you to Stonepine Estate. Tucked into the golden hills of Carmel Valley, this is one of those […]

If you are searching for the best 8 Bay Area locations for engagement photos, you have come to the right place. The San Francisco Bay Area is one of the most photogenic regions in the entire country, and after years of photographing couples across the area, I have found my absolute favorites. From neoclassical temples […]

The Best Destinations, What to Spend, How to Stay Safe, and Everything Else You Need to Know About Getting Married in Mexico: Getting married in Mexico might be the best decision you make for your wedding day. Bougainvillea spilling over whitewashed walls, mariachi filling a candlelit courtyard, a Pacific sunset setting the ocean on fire […]

Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Dream Celebration in Paradise Planning a Hawaii engagement session or wedding is one of the most magical decisions a couple can make. Warm trade winds, the scent of plumeria drifting through the air, volcanic peaks painted gold by the setting sun, and the sound of waves curling […]

A Kohl Mansion Wedding: A Late Summer Celebration at One of Northern California’s Most Iconic Historic Estates A Kohl Mansion wedding begins before the ceremony ever starts. It begins the moment you turn onto the drive and the Gothic Tudor facade rises into view, and you understand the scale and beauty of what you are […]

For couples dreaming of a destination wedding somewhere truly tropical, the Caribbean delivers magic that other destinations cannot replicate. I have photographed weddings from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the Caribbean coast of Belize. Each one has reminded me why couples keep choosing this region for the most important day of their lives. Here is […]