Why not elope along the one stretch of California coastline where no major roads were built to reach? At the appropriately named Lost Coast, our families joined to celebrate Francis and Mike’s simple and breathtaking commitment ceremony along the cliffside. As photographers, time and time again we are reminded how lucky we are to get to capture a day the way we saw it and more importantly, the way we felt it. This is a weekend we as a family will remember for the rest of our lives not because of the vendors that were used, or Pinterest boards coming to life, but because of the immense love of ..read more

Intimate weddings like this one at Korakia Pensione can bring so much freedom! Because Josh and Jacqueline chose to keep their guest list small they were able to use a unique space at the charming Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs that isn’t accessible for most weddings. It was more affordable for them to invest in beautiful dishes and decorations that they could later keep for their home than to rent them. Most importantly they were able to spend quality time with each and every guest. We hope you enjoy this mini-blog post and are inspired by their beautiful day. Want to se ..read more

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Can you imagine a place where you’re in the middle of a giant redwood forest one minute and a cactus garden the next?  That’s the magical setting at the Berkeley Botanical garden that Cody and Kirill chose as the backdrop to promise their love to each other. A nature wonderland tucked behind UC Berkeley, the botanical garden was the perfect setting to gather with friends and family around the world and celebrate to people who are crazy in love with each other ..read more

It’s hard not to love Rimrock Ranch in Pioneertown, California.  The dusty desert retreat is the perfect setting when you want to transport your guests to another place. With minimal cell coverage and miles of desert surrounding you, it’s easy to be in the moment. Karina and Jon are lovers of all things retro and spent months collecting vintage furniture, rugs and even Playboy magazines for their guests to enjoy. All of their hard work paid off and they were able to enjoy a memorable and relaxing day with their friends, family and wiener dog Chooch! For more of Karina and Jon’s wedding ch ..read more

Boise Newborn Family Session: Those first few months with a newborn baby. Pair that with the lazy days of summer and time seems to stand still. This Boise family session perfectly captures summer days at home with a young family. The parents soaking in the newborn snuggles while chasing their toddler around the backyard. I’m so glad Cheri contacted me to photograph this special season in their family’s life. Have a special addition joining your family? Check out the special packages we offer to capture the first year: https://www.westlundphotography.com/new-products ..read more

In my 8+ years as a photographer, my love for capturing families in their spaces has only grown. For me, it’s so much more than a snapshot to include on a Christmas card, it’s capturing the way home smells, tastes and feels. When I arrived for the Myers family session the front room was drenched in the most delicious afternoon light. Light bounced around from the windows through the plants and into the green velvet sofa. The front yard was covered in leaves and as the sun warmed their faces, the smell of autumn was thick in the air. I was filled with joy to capture some of their early moments ..read more

This Coronado family session on Film was part of a mini-session sprint Aubrey held in San Diego. Just a few rolls of film captured these beautiful family memories ..read more

Boise Family Film Photographer It’s been nearly a year since I shot this family session on film. It’s also taken me nearly a year to blog it, even though it’s one of my favorite bodies of work. I went into 2020 with the intention of shooting more family and portrait sessions that would creatively fulfill me. The entire session was captured on film. I approached this session with an intent to make art with this wonderful family, and that’s what I truly feel we did. But then just a few weeks later the world was told to quarantine and it broke my heart that I wasn’t able to shoot another at-home ..read more