It was a picture perfect setting for Dih-Dih & David’s El Chorro wedding. With all the spring blossoms in full bloom, we had a unique time of year to create some extra colorful photos throughout the day. Set in the intimate El Chorro Herb Garden, this relaxed day was celebrated with their closest family and friends. I asked David about how they met, their early dating days, and how he proposed: “We met at work three years ago. Dih-Dih was my chief resident and I was smitten after first incision.  I knew she was the one when we went on a disaster camping trip and hiked through a cactu ..read more

It was absolutely perfect spring day for Laura & Matt’s Royal Palms wedding. Undoubtedly the funniest couple I’ve ever worked with, they had us and all the guests laughing until they cried. I asked Laura to tell me about how they first met and when Matt proposed: “We both started working at the same company on the same day. Everyone always said it was common to meet your future spouse at work, and we both independently had resolved that would NEVER be for us. We launched into different roles and as is the case at a large company, our paths rarely crossed until one fateful day a few years ..read more

Sarah & Andrew’s Omni Montelucia wedding was perfectly picturesque and filled with a plethora of sentimental moments. Their guests attended from all over the world and they incorporated traditions from both Sarah’s family and Andrew’s English heritage. I asked them each to tell me about how they met, when they knew each other was the one, and a favorite early dating memory: Sarah: “We met on Bumble! Went on our first date on January 19, 2019–it was a hike in the rain. We both feel like we knew we were meant to be together after our first camping trip a couple months after we started datin ..read more

You’d never know how cold it was, but maybe how windy it was, for Rachael & Michael’s San Francisco engagement session. We started out at one of their favorite trails with their pup Maize, stopped for a few pics with the Golden Gate Bridge, then enjoyed the rest of the incredible scenery and views of the Marin Headlands. I asked Rachael to tell me about how Michael proposed and a little about themselves: “We got engaged in May 2021, almost exactly 2 years to the day that we met. Michael proposed at the SF Giants game. His parents were also there to help celebrate with us. This was extreme ..read more

Bobby & Arielle escaped the cold Chicago weather and enjoyed some our beautiful Arizona sunshine for their Phoenix desert engagement session. When Arielle asked for both cactus and boulders or mountains, I knew just the spot to take them. The day started out overcast and we were all pleasantly surprised with the hazy afternoon sun that made for some perfectly golden engagement photos. I asked Arielle to tell me about how they met, a favorite early dating memory, and how Bobby proposed: “We met four years ago in Chicago shortly after we both moved to the city. We found each other through t ..read more

Cody & Cam’s romantic Royal Palms wedding was so beautiful! Set in the lush grounds of the boutique hotel, they celebrated with an outdoor ceremony and candlelit reception for all their family and friends. I asked them to tell me about how they met, some favorite early dating memories and when they knew the other was the one: Cam: “We met through mutual friends in Scottsdale while Cody was visiting from University of Arizona. From the moment we were introduced we got along really well. Unfortunately, I didn’t have enough time to convince Cody to go on a date with me, and we didn’t see eac ..read more

Ariana & Jordan’s Arizona Biltmore Wedding was equal parts glam and romance, filled with pink and white florals and lots of sparkle. After postponing due to Covid, they finally got to say I Do with a huge guest list and lots of dancing! I asked Ariana to tell me about when she knew Jordan was the one and how he proposed: “We are high school sweethearts and I felt like I always knew he was the one, ever since I was 15. He is truly my person and other half. No one quite understands me like he does. The moment that I 100% knew was right after I defended my college thesis. My family was out o ..read more

Cecily & Nick finally got to have the Rancho de los Caballeros wedding of their dreams after an extra 18 months of anticipation, two reschedules, an elopement, and a baby on the way. With an exciting weekend of events and celebrations surrounded by family and friends, from a bbq campfire cookout to horseback riding and golf, this was a weekend to remember. Cecily’s family has been visiting “Los Cab” since before Cecily was born, and she has visited at least once a year every year of her life. In 2007 her parents bought a house on the property, and she, her siblings and nieces and nephews ..read more

Liza & Eric’s colorful Camelback Inn wedding was incredible! Surrounded by incredible views and the lush grounds of the resort, these two celebrated their big day with tons of family and friends from all over. While concerns of gathering indoors loomed, they made the [best] decision to move their reception outdoors. Music to my ears! You can’t beat the views and the exciting atmosphere of dancing under the stars. It was also an honor to document two fellow Indiana University alumni and relive stories of our glory days as they talked about their favorite watering holes, and having all thei ..read more

It was an absolutely perfect fall day for Rachel & Alex’s El Chorro Herb Garden wedding. Surrounded by the quaint courtyards, fireplaces, bougainvillea, and a hilarious ceremony, their big celebration was the lighthearted, fun wedding they had always imagined. I asked Rachel to tell me about one of their favorite early dating memories: “About 4 months into our relationship, we took our first trip together to Carmel and rented a cute Airbnb. Our host wrote to us beforehand and mentioned that she used to be a celebrity photographer in the 80s, and for $100 would take our photos with film. W ..read more