Glamping Evergreen Lodge Wedding in Yosemite Photographing a wedding in the mountains is an amazing experience, especially when the couple loves being outdoors. For this particular wedding, nature was a huge inspiration, so choosing Evergreen Lodge in Yosemite was a natural choce. The couple chose earth tones as the color scheme and incorporated lots of flowers and trees into their decor. They even decided to get married under the beautiful trees in the mountains. To match this nature-inspired theme, our photographer took a unique approach to capture the essence of the day. They focused on ..read more

Intimate Oregon Backyard Wedding in the Coastal Forests As a photographer, I strive to capture the essence and beauty of special moments in people's lives. One of the most unique and heartwarming experiences I had was photographing this wedding that took place in Oregon in the bride’s parents backyard. This particular wedding held a special significance as Armand, the groom, had family ties to Ecuador. Armand's family owned a wonderful rose farm near Quito, Ecuador. To honor their heritage and incorporate that special touch into the wedding decorations, beautiful roses were shipped all th ..read more

NYC Meets PDX Wedding at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland, OR The Sentinel is a boutique hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon, and an entirely vibrant spot in the heart of downtown. It’s lavished with an extensive list of signature amenities, curated art collections, as well as two restaurants. It’s also a location that’s brimming with dark colors, textures, and old books that make its guests feel as though they’ve traveled back in time to the 1900’s. On the other hand however, they’ve managed to give it a few modern touches that make it absolutely gorgeous for photos. Needless to say ..read more

Stylish Vineyard Wedding at Bruma Casa 8 in Valle De Guadalupe A hotel, a winery, and the perfect place for a stunning destination wedding in Mexico, Bruma Casa 8 is a wedding venue in Valle de Guadalupe Baja California, Mexico that will absolutely wow you and your guests. This rustic chic vineyard wedding location is a space for people to come together, share intimate moments, adore incredible landscapes, admire stunning architecture, and drink all the wine. The region of Valle de Guadalupe is home to hundreds of different wineries, and Bruma Casa 8 has an array of wines as well as a f ..read more

Intimate Destination Wedding at Hotel San Cristobal in Todos Santos To be a part of sheer beauty is to visit Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico—a laid back, small and quaint town on the Pacific coast. Here, you’ll be in awe of the incredible Sierra de la Laguna mountain range, miles of cactus fields - all while being right on the ocean. You’ll also be spoiled with a beach side town with near-perfect weather, white sandy beaches, incredible food, boutique hotels, and friendly locals. Shooting this wedding was my first time experiencing Todos Santos, it quickly became my favorite ..read more

Gorgeous Switzer Farm Wedding on the Mendocino Coast Found on the gorgeous North California coast, Switzer Farm is by far one of my favorite wedding venues I have ever photographed. The location is a restored 1884 Victorian farmhouse, sitting pretty atop 22 private oceanfront acres directly above the wild pacific. And if you’re hoping for a backdrop that’ll take your breath away, the unobstructed ocean views are simply stunning. The couple opted for my Wedding Weekend package, which is becoming my favorite to shoot. This included time for a pre-wedding session, rehearsal dinner, and day ..read more

Guide to Planning Your Mt Hood Elopement Mt Hood is one of the most popular locations for eloping in Oregon, and for good reason. The variety of locations paired with having easily accessible restaurants and tons of outdoor activities nearby make it an amazing area for planning an elopement. As a photographer with years of experience shooting elopements, one of the things I recommend is making a vacation out of it and planning fun things to do over multiple days! There are so many activities, breweries, and unique places to stay around Mt Hood. Considering eloping in Oregon? Check ..read more

Colorful Telugu Hindu Wedding at The Ahwahnee in Yosemite There are few locations that can rival the beauty of Yosemite. The Ahwahnee Hotel is located right in the middle of the valley, surrounded by the incredible cliff faces providing stunning 360 degree views. The hotel itself has all the historic vibes, it even has cabins you can reserve that are completely isolated from the busy areas of this national park. An absolutely stunning location for a wedding. Esha + Kyle actually planned 4 days of events! I joined them for a few of the days to photograph their multi-day celebration ..read more

Sayulita Mexico Destination Wedding at Villa Valentin I have wanted to shoot a wedding at Villa Valentin for so long and finally got to make it happen. This venue is placed up on a hilltop surrounded by the jungle with stunning ocean views. This venue has several rooms for lodging so your family and bridal party can all stay with you in one place. The styling of the venue is incredible - including traditional Mexican details like handmade wooden lodging areas, intricate tiles, and these ceramic skulls made my local Sayulita designer Evolve The Spirit. It also has access to a secret be ..read more

Tropical Coco Hacienda Wedding in Tulum, Mexico This is one of the most emotional weddings I have ever experienced. Emma + Brendan planned a tropical getaway for all their family and friends for an entire week in Tulum Mexico. The whole crew spent the week together enjoying everything that this amazing location has to offer. The wedding took place at Coco Hacienda, a boutique hotel and new wedding venue in the heart of Tulum. This location offers a secluded tropical space with bright colored adobes and palapa at its center. I wanted to give a special shout out to Barbara of Luna Life W ..read more