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White sand, cerulean waves and jaw-dropping sunsets. There really isn’t a better beach for engagement portraits or Snapchat selfies than Carmel. Even on the coldest, foggiest days, Carmel beach still takes my breath away. It’s like another world… it feels like I’m not even in America anymore when I’m sitting by the water, looking out at the…

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stefanie + fermin // coyote creek portrait session

My most favorite sessions are with couples in love. Stefanie&Firmin are two of the goofiest and sweetest people I’ve ever met. I met Stefanie a few months ago when her church hired me to do their staff photos. She reached out…

My most favorite sessions are with couples in love. Stefanie&Firmin are two of the goofiest and sweetest people I’ve ever met. I met Stefanie a few months ago when her church hired me to do their staff photos. She reached out…

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The week leading up to October 15, 2016, was certainly a week of thinking on our feet. With just days before the wedding, so many last minute hurdles kept popping up… including something completely out of our control.

The rain.

Somehow, every little piece came together. God worked every detail into something more beautiful than the bride and groom could have imagined. When the day finally came…

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whitnie + jeff // lovers point portrait session

Over the last year, my sweet friend, Whitnie, has been my encourager, my advocate and my sister. In just one year, she has pushed me to be a stronger woman, a more authentic lover of Jesus and a better friend. Earlier this year…

Over the last year, my sweet friend, Whitnie, has been my encourager, my advocate and my sister. In just one year, she has pushed me to be a stronger woman, a more authentic lover of Jesus and a better friend. Earlier this year…

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Katelyn&Tim FINALLY said “I do” on a warm, sunny June day. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens, fountains and rustic landscapes, these two were celebrated by more than 100 of their closest family and friends… and photographed by one, too!

Katelyn and I graduated…

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jenn + ryan // coyote creek engagement session

There’s a sweet spot on this trail I’ve never heard of and almost couldn’t find that made for a perfect location for this engagement session. Coyote Creek Trail is a 15-mile path that goes all the way to San Jose. And along…

There’s a sweet spot on this trail I’ve never heard of and almost couldn’t find that made for a perfect location for this engagement session. Coyote Creek Trail is a 15-mile path that goes all the way to San Jose. And along…

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