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I love working with artists!!! The energy they give my camera is always unmatched, even in the rain!

Sneak Peek of my branding session with, @maneaura.salon. They truly did the damn thing! Queens 👑

Street Photography | Downtown Sacramento DOCO | Hair Stylists

I love working with artists!!! The energy they give my camera is always unmatched, even in the rain!

Sneak Peek of my branding session with, @maneaura.salon. They truly did the damn thing! Queens 👑

Street Photography | Downtown Sacramento DOCO | Hair Stylists

I love working with artists!!! The energy they give my camera is always unmatched, even in the rain!

Sneak Peek of my branding session with, @maneaura.salon. They truly did the damn thing! Queens 👑

Street Photography | Downtown Sacramento DOCO | Hair Stylists

I love working with artists!!! The energy they give my camera is always unmatched, even in the rain!

Sneak Peek of my branding session with, @maneaura.salon. They truly did the damn thing! Queens 👑

Street Photography | Downtown Sacramento DOCO | Hair Stylists

It’s fine. I’m fine. WE’RE FINE

8years in and I still slightly panic as a photographer. 😅

It’s fine. I’m fine. WE’RE FINE

8years in and I still slightly panic as a photographer. 😅

It’s fine. I’m fine. WE’RE FINE

8years in and I still slightly panic as a photographer. 😅

Also how cute is this first look 🥹🥹🥹

It’s fine. I’m fine. WE’RE FINE

8years in and I still slightly panic as a photographer. 😅

Also how cute is this first look 🥹🥹🥹

Honestly I couldn’t pick my favorites…so I just threw a bunch up here because @joanna.rose.ocallaghan is the most beautiful human alive so EVERY PHOTO is gold 🤩

Maternity photos by the river are my favorite. Especially when it’s this mom and dad to be!!!

📍 Northern California Family Photographer

Honestly I couldn’t pick my favorites…so I just threw a bunch up here because @joanna.rose.ocallaghan is the most beautiful human alive so EVERY PHOTO is gold 🤩

Maternity photos by the river are my favorite. Especially when it’s this mom and dad to be!!!

📍 Northern California Family Photographer

Thank the LORD this wasn’t a big moment for them or anything😏😳🫠 I don’t know how some of these amazing wedding photographers capture awesome behind the scene moments for the content creation side of their business? I get so wrapped up in the wedding day itself, or the bride and groom I completely forget to slow down and create some beautiful, one shot content! Maybe it’s like Eliza Dushku said from the late, great Bring it On, “if you don’t have it yet, you don’t have it.”

In reality this bride didn’t even know I was recording but WTF Ari 🤣 I guess it truly was the prime spot to see his first reaction during their first look.

Thank the LORD this wasn’t a big moment for them or anything😏😳🫠 I don’t know how some of these amazing wedding photographers capture awesome behind the scene moments for the content creation side of their business? I get so wrapped up in the wedding day itself, or the bride and groom I completely forget to slow down and create some beautiful, one shot content! Maybe it’s like Eliza Dushku said from the late, great Bring it On, “if you don’t have it yet, you don’t have it.”

In reality this bride didn’t even know I was recording but WTF Ari 🤣 I guess it truly was the prime spot to see his first reaction during their first look.

Thank the LORD this wasn’t a big moment for them or anything😏😳🫠 I don’t know how some of these amazing wedding photographers capture awesome behind the scene moments for the content creation side of their business? I get so wrapped up in the wedding day itself, or the bride and groom I completely forget to slow down and create some beautiful, one shot content! Maybe it’s like Eliza Dushku said from the late, great Bring it On, “if you don’t have it yet, you don’t have it.”

In reality this bride didn’t even know I was recording but WTF Ari 🤣 I guess it truly was the prime spot to see his first reaction during their first look.

Thank the LORD this wasn’t a big moment for them or anything😏😳🫠 I don’t know how some of these amazing wedding photographers capture awesome behind the scene moments for the content creation side of their business? I get so wrapped up in the wedding day itself, or the bride and groom I completely forget to slow down and create some beautiful, one shot content! Maybe it’s like Eliza Dushku said from the late, great Bring it On, “if you don’t have it yet, you don’t have it.”

In reality this bride didn’t even know I was recording but WTF Ari 🤣 I guess it truly was the prime spot to see his first reaction during their first look.

Im just gonna take a seat 😅

Just a little Photographer / Photography Humor 🤗 If I don’t laugh about it, I might cry.

📍 Grass Valley Photographer | Nevada City Photography | Bay Area Photographer | Wedding Guests at their finest.

Im just gonna take a seat 😅

Just a little Photographer / Photography Humor 🤗 If I don’t laugh about it, I might cry.

📍 Grass Valley Photographer | Nevada City Photography | Bay Area Photographer | Wedding Guests at their finest.

Im just gonna take a seat 😅

Just a little Photographer / Photography Humor 🤗 If I don’t laugh about it, I might cry.

📍 Grass Valley Photographer | Nevada City Photography | Bay Area Photographer | Wedding Guests at their finest.

Im just gonna take a seat 😅

Just a little Photographer / Photography Humor 🤗 If I don’t laugh about it, I might cry.

📍 Grass Valley Photographer | Nevada City Photography | Bay Area Photographer | Wedding Guests at their finest.

Today is my last Wedding of the 2025 season. I am a little emotional about it because this year really transformed me as an artist and I am so grateful for it. As sad as I am to finish this wedding season, I couldn’t have picked a better couple or wedding to end it with!!!

Thank you to all my beautiful Bride and Grooms who made 2025 what it was. I appreciate you for choosing me to capture one of the biggest days in your lives.

Here’s to 2026!!! Big Weddings, Big Travel and even Bigger Growth. I can’t wait to see where photography takes me next year. I love you ALL!

See you soon, @joaquincito.19 & @witherscat !!!! Let’s do this thing!!! 🥂💍

Today is my last Wedding of the 2025 season. I am a little emotional about it because this year really transformed me as an artist and I am so grateful for it. As sad as I am to finish this wedding season, I couldn’t have picked a better couple or wedding to end it with!!!

Thank you to all my beautiful Bride and Grooms who made 2025 what it was. I appreciate you for choosing me to capture one of the biggest days in your lives.

Here’s to 2026!!! Big Weddings, Big Travel and even Bigger Growth. I can’t wait to see where photography takes me next year. I love you ALL!

See you soon, @joaquincito.19 & @witherscat !!!! Let’s do this thing!!! 🥂💍

Yesterday I got to photograph the sweetest proposal in San Fran San Francisco. I wanted to take you along with me but of course got to wrapped up in capturing the moment and didn’t record ANYTHING part of the actual proposal.

I had set up the flowers and champagne (actually sparkling tea) and right as I finished the water came right up to the blankets and I about lost it! I had to quickly move everything back and redo the flowers and set up! It totally put me behind schedule but it ALL worked out.

I absolutely love being a photographer and being able to capture beautiful moments like this for my clients. Congratulations to the Bride and Groom to be!!! Can’t wait to see photos of your wedding in India!!! If you need another photographer, I travel! 😉

📍 Manhattan Beach, Half Moon Bay | San Francisco Photographer | Beach Proposals

Yesterday I got to photograph the sweetest proposal in San Fran San Francisco. I wanted to take you along with me but of course got to wrapped up in capturing the moment and didn’t record ANYTHING part of the actual proposal.

I had set up the flowers and champagne (actually sparkling tea) and right as I finished the water came right up to the blankets and I about lost it! I had to quickly move everything back and redo the flowers and set up! It totally put me behind schedule but it ALL worked out.

I absolutely love being a photographer and being able to capture beautiful moments like this for my clients. Congratulations to the Bride and Groom to be!!! Can’t wait to see photos of your wedding in India!!! If you need another photographer, I travel! 😉

📍 Manhattan Beach, Half Moon Bay | San Francisco Photographer | Beach Proposals

Heading to San Francisco to photograph a proposal today!!! 💍 Obsessed with the fact that I get to be apart of so many amazing and memorable moments in strangers lives 😂😍

Here’s to growing up with my parents telling me not to talk or meet up with strangers online and now I meet them in random, remote places, every week. Photography is a wild place.

📍 Hillsborough, CA

Maternity Session | San Francisco Photographer | California Photographer

Heading to San Francisco to photograph a proposal today!!! 💍 Obsessed with the fact that I get to be apart of so many amazing and memorable moments in strangers lives 😂😍

Here’s to growing up with my parents telling me not to talk or meet up with strangers online and now I meet them in random, remote places, every week. Photography is a wild place.

📍 Hillsborough, CA

Maternity Session | San Francisco Photographer | California Photographer

Beating the rain at the beautiful @empiremineshp with Tyler + @chalk_it_up_to_love

📍 Grass Valley, CA | Empire Mine State Park Wedding. Northern California Destination Wedding Photographer | Bride and Groom Moments

Beating the rain at the beautiful @empiremineshp with Tyler + @chalk_it_up_to_love

📍 Grass Valley, CA | Empire Mine State Park Wedding. Northern California Destination Wedding Photographer | Bride and Groom Moments

There was some very dreamy, fall Wedding vibes happening within these Bride and Groom moments at the @stonehousenevadacity last month 🥀

Venue: @stonehousenevadacity @stonehouse_events
Coordinator: @honeysuckle.traditions
Photography: @arichristinephoto
Florals: @oroville_flowershop (Emily)
HMUA: @she_mua
Dress: @aebridal
Catering: The Stone House
Cake: @uppercrustchico
DJ: @afterglowweddingdj

There was some very dreamy, fall Wedding vibes happening within these Bride and Groom moments at the @stonehousenevadacity last month 🥀

Venue: @stonehousenevadacity @stonehouse_events
Coordinator: @honeysuckle.traditions
Photography: @arichristinephoto
Florals: @oroville_flowershop (Emily)
HMUA: @she_mua
Dress: @aebridal
Catering: The Stone House
Cake: @uppercrustchico
DJ: @afterglowweddingdj

Izzy + Greg sneak peek moments at @theolympicclub in San Francisco.

Their wedding was a dream and I can’t wait to deliver this album to them!

Venue: @theolympicclub #olympicclubwedding
Coordinator: @hype.woman.productions
Catering: Olympic Club
Band: @smashcitysf

Izzy + Greg sneak peek moments at @theolympicclub in San Francisco.

Their wedding was a dream and I can’t wait to deliver this album to them!

Venue: @theolympicclub #olympicclubwedding
Coordinator: @hype.woman.productions
Catering: Olympic Club
Band: @smashcitysf

To all of my Chico Mini Families! I will be sending out details next week! I am looking to fill two more time slots on Oct. 19th! If you could tag friends below or send them this post!

Can’t wait to see you all again soon 🥰🥰🥰

To all of my Chico Mini Families! I will be sending out details next week! I am looking to fill two more time slots on Oct. 19th! If you could tag friends below or send them this post!

Can’t wait to see you all again soon 🥰🥰🥰

For the longest time I would try to produce photos I thought people would like. I would try and emulate what I would see online or in friend’s houses. Sometimes I would take jobs where a client would say, “I love your photography, but we’re looking for something a little different. More cool toned or brighter photos, can you edit your photos like that?” And I would immediately say “Yes! Of course!” Anything not to lose the job. And for all those years I could tell that something was “off”. My work wasn’t standing out or unique. I was never like, “damn I did that.”.

It takes time to find your style and lean fully into it, especially knowing you may lose clients because of it. And sometimes it takes even longer to find your voice. The voice inside that calms you when a client doesn’t book. The little voice that feels like a small hug and says, “It’s okay, that was wasn’t your ideal client. Keep going. Stay true to YOUR art.” Over the last year I’ve really leaned on that voice. I’ve listened to her and said no to jobs that didn’t align with my work, even when I really needed the money. At first it was scary but everything I had dreamt of as an artist started becoming my reality. I finally felt like I was presenting myself the way I wanted and people were booking me because of it because of my unique style and artistry.

Sometimes, extremely talented people never find that voice and continue chasing something that doesn’t truly feel like them. I know because I did it for a long time too. To those people I would say, “Slow down, write out what you want, what you want your art to feel like and who your ideal client is, and never negotiate your worth just to keep a client from choosing someone else.

For the longest time I would try to produce photos I thought people would like. I would try and emulate what I would see online or in friend’s houses. Sometimes I would take jobs where a client would say, “I love your photography, but we’re looking for something a little different. More cool toned or brighter photos, can you edit your photos like that?” And I would immediately say “Yes! Of course!” Anything not to lose the job. And for all those years I could tell that something was “off”. My work wasn’t standing out or unique. I was never like, “damn I did that.”.

It takes time to find your style and lean fully into it, especially knowing you may lose clients because of it. And sometimes it takes even longer to find your voice. The voice inside that calms you when a client doesn’t book. The little voice that feels like a small hug and says, “It’s okay, that was wasn’t your ideal client. Keep going. Stay true to YOUR art.” Over the last year I’ve really leaned on that voice. I’ve listened to her and said no to jobs that didn’t align with my work, even when I really needed the money. At first it was scary but everything I had dreamt of as an artist started becoming my reality. I finally felt like I was presenting myself the way I wanted and people were booking me because of it because of my unique style and artistry.

Sometimes, extremely talented people never find that voice and continue chasing something that doesn’t truly feel like them. I know because I did it for a long time too. To those people I would say, “Slow down, write out what you want, what you want your art to feel like and who your ideal client is, and never negotiate your worth just to keep a client from choosing someone else.

That mid-day church light though 😮‍💨

These two flew their love out from the East Coast and eloped in San Francisco and to top it off, they hired ME to do it!!! The wind was absolutely nuts this day, but Maria totally kept her cool and just went with it!

Can’t wait to share more from their elopement day soon!

📍 Old St. Hilary’s Chapel, Tiburon CA

That mid-day church light though 😮‍💨

These two flew their love out from the East Coast and eloped in San Francisco and to top it off, they hired ME to do it!!! The wind was absolutely nuts this day, but Maria totally kept her cool and just went with it!

Can’t wait to share more from their elopement day soon!

📍 Old St. Hilary’s Chapel, Tiburon CA

Sunsets in San Francisco with @lovejazmyne__ I mean, is this even real?!

Engagement sessions are becoming some of my favorite photoshoots. It’s where I really get to know my clients, their love and their stories.

Here’s to you both! Can’t wait to see more from your wedding next year in Mexico!!!!

Sunsets in San Francisco with @lovejazmyne__ I mean, is this even real?!

Engagement sessions are becoming some of my favorite photoshoots. It’s where I really get to know my clients, their love and their stories.

Here’s to you both! Can’t wait to see more from your wedding next year in Mexico!!!!

When one of your best friends decides to get married in the redwoods with only her fiancé, photographer, and hair & makeup artist, you have lots of time to play and create fun reels and memories 😍😍😍

It was a dream to photograph you, @kaylaardell !!! Spending the weekend with you and Devin and was icing on the wedding cake! Can’t wait to share sneak peek photos soon!

Huge shout out to @bridal_bylaura for enhancing our gorgeous bride! Her bridal makeup was INSANE. So polished, I was obsessed!

To the new Mr. & Mrs. You both made my job as a photographer incredibly easy! Cheers to forever. 🥂

When one of your best friends decides to get married in the redwoods with only her fiancé, photographer, and hair & makeup artist, you have lots of time to play and create fun reels and memories 😍😍😍

It was a dream to photograph you, @kaylaardell !!! Spending the weekend with you and Devin and was icing on the wedding cake! Can’t wait to share sneak peek photos soon!

Huge shout out to @bridal_bylaura for enhancing our gorgeous bride! Her bridal makeup was INSANE. So polished, I was obsessed!

To the new Mr. & Mrs. You both made my job as a photographer incredibly easy! Cheers to forever. 🥂

There is MAGIC that happens when artists work together. The entire flow of the session is energized and pulled through so many creative scenarios that kinda forget your working. That last photo 🥺

There are SO many photos I want to share from this session, but for now, these will absolutely do. 🔥

Photographing @maggie.blooms and @brother.rodriguez was a dream and I CANNOT wait to photograph their wedding next year!

📍 Santa Cruz
Beach / Costal Engagement Session

There is MAGIC that happens when artists work together. The entire flow of the session is energized and pulled through so many creative scenarios that kinda forget your working. That last photo 🥺

There are SO many photos I want to share from this session, but for now, these will absolutely do. 🔥

Photographing @maggie.blooms and @brother.rodriguez was a dream and I CANNOT wait to photograph their wedding next year!

📍 Santa Cruz
Beach / Costal Engagement Session

Heading back to San Francisco for the next three weekends in a row! The mountains will always be my favorite place but there is something so magical about photographing couples at ocean during sunset.

Maternity Session @📍 Baker Beach, San Francisco

Heading back to San Francisco for the next three weekends in a row! The mountains will always be my favorite place but there is something so magical about photographing couples at ocean during sunset.

Maternity Session @📍 Baker Beach, San Francisco

Mr. & Mrs. Gyulai 😍😍😍 Can anyone guess how you pronounce their last name?! Also, could you even tell this gorgeous mama is expecting!? She is so flawless 🥹🥹🥹

This wedding was so beautiful and I cannot wait to share more photos once I actually get to sit down and edit them!!! For now, here is a little sneak peek.

A HUGE shout out to all the amazing Vendors that made this day what it was!

Planner/Coordinator: @wildandlovelyevents
Venue: @blackoakmountainvineyards
Photography: @arichristinephoto
Rentals: @memorableeventsrentals
DJ: @elifreshmode
Florist: @birdsandbeesflowerfarm
HMUA: @alldolledup_norcal
Dress: @newhite_bridal
Catering: @reginamargheritapizzacatering
Dessert: @palettecakes

Mr. & Mrs. Gyulai 😍😍😍 Can anyone guess how you pronounce their last name?! Also, could you even tell this gorgeous mama is expecting!? She is so flawless 🥹🥹🥹

This wedding was so beautiful and I cannot wait to share more photos once I actually get to sit down and edit them!!! For now, here is a little sneak peek.

A HUGE shout out to all the amazing Vendors that made this day what it was!

Planner/Coordinator: @wildandlovelyevents
Venue: @blackoakmountainvineyards
Photography: @arichristinephoto
Rentals: @memorableeventsrentals
DJ: @elifreshmode
Florist: @birdsandbeesflowerfarm
HMUA: @alldolledup_norcal
Dress: @newhite_bridal
Catering: @reginamargheritapizzacatering
Dessert: @palettecakes

When one of your best friends decides to get married in the Redwoods with only her fiancé, photographer, and hair & makeup artist, you have lots of time to play and create fun reels and memories 😍😍😍

It was a dream to photograph you, @kaylaardell !!! Spending the weekend with you and Devin was icing on the wedding cake! Can’t wait to share sneak peek photos soon!

Huge shout out to @bridal_bylaura for enhancing our gorgeous bride! Her bridal makeup was INSANE. So polished, I was obsessed!

To the new Mr. & Mrs. You both made my job as a photographer incredibly easy! Cheers to forever. 🥂

When one of your best friends decides to get married in the Redwoods with only her fiancé, photographer, and hair & makeup artist, you have lots of time to play and create fun reels and memories 😍😍😍

It was a dream to photograph you, @kaylaardell !!! Spending the weekend with you and Devin was icing on the wedding cake! Can’t wait to share sneak peek photos soon!

Huge shout out to @bridal_bylaura for enhancing our gorgeous bride! Her bridal makeup was INSANE. So polished, I was obsessed!

To the new Mr. & Mrs. You both made my job as a photographer incredibly easy! Cheers to forever. 🥂

Not every wedding I photograph ends with the bride and groom jumping into a private pool, at the river! 😍 I love living in the mountains!

Romantic Wedding Photography in the Mountains 🏔️

Not every wedding I photograph ends with the bride and groom jumping into a private pool, at the river! 😍 I love living in the mountains!

Romantic Wedding Photography in the Mountains 🏔️

I honestly canNOT wait to photograph Jordan & Klay’s wedding. These two were so sweet and down to adventure! Being a wedding photographer connects me with some rad couples!

I can’t wait to see this beautiful girl become the most beautiful bride! Counting down the days!

Cheers to Mr. & Mrs. Calvert 💍

I honestly canNOT wait to photograph Jordan & Klay’s wedding. These two were so sweet and down to adventure! Being a wedding photographer connects me with some rad couples!

I can’t wait to see this beautiful girl become the most beautiful bride! Counting down the days!

Cheers to Mr. & Mrs. Calvert 💍

Landon + Gwen’s engagement session was…🥵😍

Motorcycles and Mountains at Sunset 🙌🏻

Landon + Gwen’s engagement session was…🥵😍

Motorcycles and Mountains at Sunset 🙌🏻

My favorite time of year is almost here!!!! 🍂🍏🥧🌻🧣

#fall #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #nevadacity #grassvalley #nevadacityweddingphotographer

My favorite time of year is almost here!!!! 🍂🍏🥧🌻🧣

#fall #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #weddingphotography #nevadacity #grassvalley #nevadacityweddingphotographer

I couldn’t walk past this amazing set up without knowing if they had a photographer first! And I’m so glad I waited!

#sanfrancisco #sanfranciscoengagement #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoengagementphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #proposal

I couldn’t walk past this amazing set up without knowing if they had a photographer first! And I’m so glad I waited!

#sanfrancisco #sanfranciscoengagement #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoengagementphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #proposal

Want to know the #1 piece of advice I give every couple on their wedding day? It’s not about posing for the camera or choosing the perfect flowers… it’s about slowing time down. ✨

One of the things I hear most from couples I photograph is “our wedding day went by in the blink of an eye.” After the ceremony, the celebration begins, and what feels like eight hours of dancing, laughter, and memories can feel like only two. That’s why I always encourage my couples to take ten quiet minutes together before or after the ceremony. Step away, breathe, and check in with each other. Those small, intimate moments not only calm the nerves but make the entire day feel more grounded, real, and unforgettable.

This is also why a first look has become so popular. It gives the bride and groom more time together, allows us to capture portraits before the ceremony, and frees up the evening for you to fully enjoy your guests without rushing through photos.

As a Northern California wedding photographer, my goal is to not only capture the big moments but to help create space for you to experience them fully. Because at the end of the day, the photos you’ll cherish most are the ones that hold those real, unhurried emotions. Your wedding day deserves to be remembered slowly.

#weddingtips #weddingphotography #brideandgroom #weddingphotographer #grassvalleywedding #nevadacitywedding #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #nevadacityweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer

Want to know the #1 piece of advice I give every couple on their wedding day? It’s not about posing for the camera or choosing the perfect flowers… it’s about slowing time down. ✨

One of the things I hear most from couples I photograph is “our wedding day went by in the blink of an eye.” After the ceremony, the celebration begins, and what feels like eight hours of dancing, laughter, and memories can feel like only two. That’s why I always encourage my couples to take ten quiet minutes together before or after the ceremony. Step away, breathe, and check in with each other. Those small, intimate moments not only calm the nerves but make the entire day feel more grounded, real, and unforgettable.

This is also why a first look has become so popular. It gives the bride and groom more time together, allows us to capture portraits before the ceremony, and frees up the evening for you to fully enjoy your guests without rushing through photos.

As a Northern California wedding photographer, my goal is to not only capture the big moments but to help create space for you to experience them fully. Because at the end of the day, the photos you’ll cherish most are the ones that hold those real, unhurried emotions. Your wedding day deserves to be remembered slowly.

#weddingtips #weddingphotography #brideandgroom #weddingphotographer #grassvalleywedding #nevadacitywedding #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #nevadacityweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer

Want to know the #1 piece of advice I give every couple on their wedding day? It’s not about posing for the camera or choosing the perfect flowers… it’s about slowing time down. ✨

One of the things I hear most from couples I photograph is “our wedding day went by in the blink of an eye.” After the ceremony, the celebration begins, and what feels like eight hours of dancing, laughter, and memories can feel like only two. That’s why I always encourage my couples to take ten quiet minutes together before or after the ceremony. Step away, breathe, and check in with each other. Those small, intimate moments not only calm the nerves but make the entire day feel more grounded, real, and unforgettable.

This is also why a first look has become so popular. It gives the bride and groom more time together, allows us to capture portraits before the ceremony, and frees up the evening for you to fully enjoy your guests without rushing through photos.

As a Northern California wedding photographer, my goal is to not only capture the big moments but to help create space for you to experience them fully. Because at the end of the day, the photos you’ll cherish most are the ones that hold those real, unhurried emotions. Your wedding day deserves to be remembered slowly.

#weddingtips #weddingphotography #brideandgroom #weddingphotographer #grassvalleywedding #nevadacitywedding #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #nevadacityweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer

Want to know the #1 piece of advice I give every couple on their wedding day? It’s not about posing for the camera or choosing the perfect flowers… it’s about slowing time down. ✨

One of the things I hear most from couples I photograph is “our wedding day went by in the blink of an eye.” After the ceremony, the celebration begins, and what feels like eight hours of dancing, laughter, and memories can feel like only two. That’s why I always encourage my couples to take ten quiet minutes together before or after the ceremony. Step away, breathe, and check in with each other. Those small, intimate moments not only calm the nerves but make the entire day feel more grounded, real, and unforgettable.

This is also why a first look has become so popular. It gives the bride and groom more time together, allows us to capture portraits before the ceremony, and frees up the evening for you to fully enjoy your guests without rushing through photos.

As a Northern California wedding photographer, my goal is to not only capture the big moments but to help create space for you to experience them fully. Because at the end of the day, the photos you’ll cherish most are the ones that hold those real, unhurried emotions. Your wedding day deserves to be remembered slowly.

#weddingtips #weddingphotography #brideandgroom #weddingphotographer #grassvalleywedding #nevadacitywedding #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #nevadacityweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer

SO excited for my mini sessions this weekend!!!

I still have 2 mini sessions for this coming Sunday open! One in the morning and one in the evening! DONT miss this beautiful location! This year I will be holding my Mini Sessions at @river_highlands_ranch beautiful rolling hills, a vineyard, and so much more!

Get your fall photos out of the way so you you’re not scrambling to send them out this holiday season!

Grass Valley, Nevada County Family Photographer

#fallminisessions #fallfamilyphotos #familyphotos #grassvalleyphotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #riverhighlandsranch

SO excited for my mini sessions this weekend!!!

I still have 2 mini sessions for this coming Sunday open! One in the morning and one in the evening! DONT miss this beautiful location! This year I will be holding my Mini Sessions at @river_highlands_ranch beautiful rolling hills, a vineyard, and so much more!

Get your fall photos out of the way so you you’re not scrambling to send them out this holiday season!

Grass Valley, Nevada County Family Photographer

#fallminisessions #fallfamilyphotos #familyphotos #grassvalleyphotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #riverhighlandsranch

Without florists, wedding photos just wouldn’t bloom quite the same way. 🌸

Every bouquet, centerpiece, and floral arch is more than just décor, it’s artistry, storytelling, and love woven into every petal.

I’ve been lucky to work alongside so many incredibly talented florists who bring color, texture, and life to my couples’ wedding days. Their work transforms a space and elevates every single frame I capture.

To all the floral artists I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with, thank you for sharing your talent, your vision, and your blooms with me and my couples. You make the magic even more magical. 💐

@flowersbyjordanmarie
@jones.flowersmith
@superbloom.florals
@native_poppy
@jonesflowersmith
@littleboyflowers
@flourishnv

Without florists, wedding photos just wouldn’t bloom quite the same way. 🌸

Every bouquet, centerpiece, and floral arch is more than just décor, it’s artistry, storytelling, and love woven into every petal.

I’ve been lucky to work alongside so many incredibly talented florists who bring color, texture, and life to my couples’ wedding days. Their work transforms a space and elevates every single frame I capture.

To all the floral artists I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with, thank you for sharing your talent, your vision, and your blooms with me and my couples. You make the magic even more magical. 💐

@flowersbyjordanmarie
@jones.flowersmith
@superbloom.florals
@native_poppy
@jonesflowersmith
@littleboyflowers
@flourishnv

Still my absolute favorite video of my son…sweetest soul

#dogsofinstagram #bassethound #dogmom #boymom #momlife #sanfranciscophotographer #sonomaphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer

Still my absolute favorite video of my son…sweetest soul

#dogsofinstagram #bassethound #dogmom #boymom #momlife #sanfranciscophotographer #sonomaphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer

Still my absolute favorite video of my son…sweetest soul

#dogsofinstagram #bassethound #dogmom #boymom #momlife #sanfranciscophotographer #sonomaphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer

Still my absolute favorite video of my son…sweetest soul

#dogsofinstagram #bassethound #dogmom #boymom #momlife #sanfranciscophotographer #sonomaphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer

You’re not the only one promising forever on your wedding day. 💍👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️🏠🐕👩🏼‍🍼👶🏼

#familyphotos #weddingphotos #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #grassvalley #nevadacity

You’re not the only one promising forever on your wedding day. 💍👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️🏠🐕👩🏼‍🍼👶🏼

#familyphotos #weddingphotos #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #grassvalley #nevadacity

You’re not the only one promising forever on your wedding day. 💍👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️🏠🐕👩🏼‍🍼👶🏼

#familyphotos #weddingphotos #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #grassvalley #nevadacity

You’re not the only one promising forever on your wedding day. 💍👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️🏠🐕👩🏼‍🍼👶🏼

#familyphotos #weddingphotos #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #grassvalley #nevadacity

Looking to shoot some family or maternity photos in all denim again! Send me a DM if this is something you’re interested in!

#maternity #maternityphotoshoot #maternitystyle #maternitysession #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscomaternityphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #grassvalley #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #nevadacity

Looking to shoot some family or maternity photos in all denim again! Send me a DM if this is something you’re interested in!

#maternity #maternityphotoshoot #maternitystyle #maternitysession #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscomaternityphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #grassvalley #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #nevadacity

We are half-way through August which means the trees are changing and the best time of year is almost here… ❄️🤩

Can we just talk about how GORGEOUS Palisades is in the Winter??

Venue: @palisadestahoe @palisadesweddings
Coordinator: @wildandlovelyevents
Florals: @flourishnv
HMUA: Jenn with @kissandmakeupnv
Videography: @hansenweddingvideography
Photography: @arichristinephoto

#grassvalleyphotographer #nevadacityphotographer #grassvalleywedding #nevadacitywedding #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #palisadeswedding #palisades #alpinemeadows #tahoewedding

We are half-way through August which means the trees are changing and the best time of year is almost here… ❄️🤩

Can we just talk about how GORGEOUS Palisades is in the Winter??

Venue: @palisadestahoe @palisadesweddings
Coordinator: @wildandlovelyevents
Florals: @flourishnv
HMUA: Jenn with @kissandmakeupnv
Videography: @hansenweddingvideography
Photography: @arichristinephoto

#grassvalleyphotographer #nevadacityphotographer #grassvalleywedding #nevadacitywedding #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #palisadeswedding #palisades #alpinemeadows #tahoewedding

We are half-way through August which means the trees are changing and the best time of year is almost here… ❄️🤩

Can we just talk about how GORGEOUS Palisades is in the Winter??

Venue: @palisadestahoe @palisadesweddings
Coordinator: @wildandlovelyevents
Florals: @flourishnv
HMUA: Jenn with @kissandmakeupnv
Videography: @hansenweddingvideography
Photography: @arichristinephoto

#grassvalleyphotographer #nevadacityphotographer #grassvalleywedding #nevadacitywedding #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #palisadeswedding #palisades #alpinemeadows #tahoewedding

We are half-way through August which means the trees are changing and the best time of year is almost here… ❄️🤩

Can we just talk about how GORGEOUS Palisades is in the Winter??

Venue: @palisadestahoe @palisadesweddings
Coordinator: @wildandlovelyevents
Florals: @flourishnv
HMUA: Jenn with @kissandmakeupnv
Videography: @hansenweddingvideography
Photography: @arichristinephoto

#grassvalleyphotographer #nevadacityphotographer #grassvalleywedding #nevadacitywedding #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #palisadeswedding #palisades #alpinemeadows #tahoewedding

True parenting moment right here 😂

#sanfrancisco #grassvalleywedding #nevadacityphotographer #grassvalleyphotographer #nevadacity #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #firstdance #weddingfavors

True parenting moment right here 😂

#sanfrancisco #grassvalleywedding #nevadacityphotographer #grassvalleyphotographer #nevadacity #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #firstdance #weddingfavors

True parenting moment right here 😂

#sanfrancisco #grassvalleywedding #nevadacityphotographer #grassvalleyphotographer #nevadacity #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #firstdance #weddingfavors

True parenting moment right here 😂

#sanfrancisco #grassvalleywedding #nevadacityphotographer #grassvalleyphotographer #nevadacity #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #firstdance #weddingfavors

Take me back to @wedgewood.carmel. I need the beach, the breeze and this beautiful wedding.

#carmel #carmelweddingphotographer #beachwedding #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscowedding #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sonomawedding #sonomaweddingphotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #grassvalleywedding

Take me back to @wedgewood.carmel. I need the beach, the breeze and this beautiful wedding.

#carmel #carmelweddingphotographer #beachwedding #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscowedding #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sonomawedding #sonomaweddingphotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #grassvalleywedding

If you don’t have coors light, white claws and a mechanical bull at your reception, are you even from the country?! 🤠🍻 #giddyup

#weddinginspo #weddingphotography #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #chicoweddingphotographer

If you don’t have coors light, white claws and a mechanical bull at your reception, are you even from the country?! 🤠🍻 #giddyup

#weddinginspo #weddingphotography #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #chicoweddingphotographer

If you don’t have coors light, white claws and a mechanical bull at your reception, are you even from the country?! 🤠🍻 #giddyup

#weddinginspo #weddingphotography #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #chicoweddingphotographer

If you don’t have coors light, white claws and a mechanical bull at your reception, are you even from the country?! 🤠🍻 #giddyup

#weddinginspo #weddingphotography #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #grassvalleyweddingphotographer #chicoweddingphotographer

✨ Fall Mini Sessions Are HERE! 🍂

I’m so excited (and beyond grateful!) to announce that I’ll be holding just one Fall Mini Session day this year: Sunday, August 24th, in beautiful Grass Valley, CA. 🍁
With September and October already fully booked (thank you, truly! 🥹), this will be the only date available for fall minis in 2025.

🌾 Session Details:
– 20-30 minutes
– 25 edited digital images
– $350 total
– $50 deposit to reserve, $300 due the day of your session
– I only have 4 sessions left, available

Because of limited space, I cannot hold spots without a deposit. These always go quickly, so if you’ve been wanting dreamy fall photos, now’s the time!

I’m so thankful for each and every client who’s made this season such a full and beautiful one already. I can’t wait to create some magic with you on the 24th. 🧡

DM or email me to claim your spot!

✨ Fall Mini Sessions Are HERE! 🍂

I’m so excited (and beyond grateful!) to announce that I’ll be holding just one Fall Mini Session day this year: Sunday, August 24th, in beautiful Grass Valley, CA. 🍁
With September and October already fully booked (thank you, truly! 🥹), this will be the only date available for fall minis in 2025.

🌾 Session Details:
– 20-30 minutes
– 25 edited digital images
– $350 total
– $50 deposit to reserve, $300 due the day of your session
– I only have 4 sessions left, available

Because of limited space, I cannot hold spots without a deposit. These always go quickly, so if you’ve been wanting dreamy fall photos, now’s the time!

I’m so thankful for each and every client who’s made this season such a full and beautiful one already. I can’t wait to create some magic with you on the 24th. 🧡

DM or email me to claim your spot!

It still blows my mind (two years later) that my best friend gave birth to TWO babies. It’s been insane to watch but I couldn’t imagine her life without both of these boys! Missing them a lot today.

#twins #momlife #familyphotos #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscofamilyphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalley #grassvalleyphotography #twinboys

It still blows my mind (two years later) that my best friend gave birth to TWO babies. It’s been insane to watch but I couldn’t imagine her life without both of these boys! Missing them a lot today.

#twins #momlife #familyphotos #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscofamilyphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sanfranciscophotographer #grassvalley #grassvalleyphotography #twinboys

But he really was THE CUTEST little gardener that day! 😅🥹🧑🏼‍🌾

#familyphotos #grassvalleyfamilyphotographer #northerncaliforniaphotographer #sacramentofamilyphotographer #sanfranciscofamilyphotographer #momlife #kids #parenting #parentinglife #momoftoddlers #momsofinstagram #toddlerlife

But he really was THE CUTEST little gardener that day! 😅🥹🧑🏼‍🌾

#familyphotos #grassvalleyfamilyphotographer #northerncaliforniaphotographer #sacramentofamilyphotographer #sanfranciscofamilyphotographer #momlife #kids #parenting #parentinglife #momoftoddlers #momsofinstagram #toddlerlife

But he really was THE CUTEST little gardener that day! 😅🥹🧑🏼‍🌾

#familyphotos #grassvalleyfamilyphotographer #northerncaliforniaphotographer #sacramentofamilyphotographer #sanfranciscofamilyphotographer #momlife #kids #parenting #parentinglife #momoftoddlers #momsofinstagram #toddlerlife

But he really was THE CUTEST little gardener that day! 😅🥹🧑🏼‍🌾

#familyphotos #grassvalleyfamilyphotographer #northerncaliforniaphotographer #sacramentofamilyphotographer #sanfranciscofamilyphotographer #momlife #kids #parenting #parentinglife #momoftoddlers #momsofinstagram #toddlerlife

But he really was THE CUTEST little gardener that day! 😅🥹🧑🏼‍🌾

#familyphotos #grassvalleyfamilyphotographer #northerncaliforniaphotographer #sacramentofamilyphotographer #sanfranciscofamilyphotographer #momlife #kids #parenting #parentinglife #momoftoddlers #momsofinstagram #toddlerlife

But he really was THE CUTEST little gardener that day! 😅🥹🧑🏼‍🌾

#familyphotos #grassvalleyfamilyphotographer #northerncaliforniaphotographer #sacramentofamilyphotographer #sanfranciscofamilyphotographer #momlife #kids #parenting #parentinglife #momoftoddlers #momsofinstagram #toddlerlife

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