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I take effortlessly vibrant and evocative photos for all celebrators. Weddings, events, portraits, and everything in between... joy is my jam. I also develop and design distinctive brands for small businesses! If you love to be inspired or you're looking to review my work, you're in the right place.
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Teresa’s grandmother took the microphone. She made her way to the middle of the room. 3 or 4 pieces of paper in her hands. She had a lot to say about the woman named after her, the woman who had just become Mrs. Armenta at this lovely Gilroy Micro Wedding. “Grandma,” Teresa would say when […]
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The room was silent. All eyes on them. Intently listening to the groom’s father. As Sarah and Timmy held each others’ hands, Ted told the story of their long distance relationship. Miles upon miles between them yet so close, it was hardly bearable. Tears welling up not only in their eyes but our own as […]
The room was silent. All eyes on them. Intently listening to the groom’s father. As Sarah and Timmy held each others’ hands, Ted told the story of their long distance relationship. Miles upon miles between them yet so close, it was hardly bearable. Tears welling up not only in their eyes but our own as […]
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The DJ announced the father/daughter dance. Our sweet Angela Sue bride, Morgan, twirled on the dance floor waiting for her father to meet her there. She describes him to be a lot like our favorite Parks Department Director (a.k.a. Ron Swanson). The kind of man that only shows emotion when it’s truly a moment he’ll […]
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They met how most of us meet each other nowadays. It wasn’t an accidental run in at the bookstore or an innocent, “Can I buy you a drink?” At a downtown San Jose, California bar. No, we discovered at this Carmel destination engagement session that Carla & Isaac are pretty much our couple soulmates. Thanks […]
They met how most of us meet each other nowadays. It wasn’t an accidental run in at the bookstore or an innocent, “Can I buy you a drink?” At a downtown San Jose, California bar. No, we discovered at this Carmel destination engagement session that Carla & Isaac are pretty much our couple soulmates. Thanks […]
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So much history. Timeless. Simply beautiful. You might think we’re describing San Francisco City Hall, but we’re actually talking about Teresa and Peter’s love story. And it made this elegant San Francisco Engagement Session at City Hall and Sutro Baths the perfect location to celebrate their life together. Teresa & Peter met in high school—they […]
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Towering mountains. Unimaginable heights. Breathtaking views. It almost didn’t seem real. Too perfect, too beautiful to be a coincidence. This romantic Yosemite engagement session was unlike any other, because the gorgeous backdrop was the perfect match for this gorgeous Angela Sue couple. Much like the majesty of Yosemite, Shane & Morgan’s love towers above all […]
Towering mountains. Unimaginable heights. Breathtaking views. It almost didn’t seem real. Too perfect, too beautiful to be a coincidence. This romantic Yosemite engagement session was unlike any other, because the gorgeous backdrop was the perfect match for this gorgeous Angela Sue couple. Much like the majesty of Yosemite, Shane & Morgan’s love towers above all […]
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