This Fairytale Forest Wedding Inspiration was everything I envisioned for this styled shoot… and more! Luna Bella Ranch in Temecula, California made the perfect setting for this theme. I’m so excited that this shoot was recently featured in Green Wedding Shoes! I absolutely loved working with this team of talented vendors. The expansive forest of towering oak and sycamore trees draped in grapevines inspired the romantic, whimsical, and enchanting fairytale style of the shoot. We took the enchanted style of the venue and went over the top to create the ultimate whimsical wedding. Everything fro ..read more

One of my absolute favorite parts of being an Inland Empire Photographer is working with clients time & time again, being able to be a part of so many special parts of their lives!! I have had the pleasure of working with this sweet family for years. I was able to capture their engagement session, wedding, pregnancy announcement, and now their maternity session! Be sure to head here to see their STUNNING Lake Oak Meadows wedding day! Laurel looked so gorgeous in this couture lavender maternity gown. Marshall Canyon in the Inland Empire was the perfect backdrop for their fairytale maternity ..read more

This San Dimas photography maternity session was a special one! One reason is that I photographed Elie and DJ’s wedding back in 2018! It’s always amazing to reconnect with past couples and continue to photograph these special moments in their lives! A while back Elie replied to one of my Instagram Stories that showed a moon backdrop (seen here and here!). She said that someday when she was pregnant she would love her maternity session to feature the same moon prop. This session was truly her dream coming to life! How precious is this little rocking horse?! I always encourage my clients to inc ..read more

I’m here to help you out by sharing my top engagement photo locations in Southern California! There are so many beautiful locations, it was hard to narrow down my list! From the best beaches, castles, and parks, these are locations I’ve come back to time and time again for fairytale engagement sessions. There is a lot of details that go into planning your engagement session, but the location is on of the most important part! Whether it be in San Diego, Orange County, the Inland Empire, or elsewhere… I hope this list helps you choose the best place to take your Southern California engagement ph ..read more

I am so excited to be featured on Megan Breukelman’s podcast The Photo Opp this week! We talked all about booking wedding photography clients with TikTok. TikTok has become such a huge part of my business in the past year. I absolutely love being able to share my experience with other photographers!     Megan’s first question was how did you get started on TikTok? I explained that I was so hesitant to try the platform at first! I didn’t think it would be a good fit for my branding and wouldn’t be worth my time. I can confidently say I’m so glad I was so wrong! One of the first video ..read more

Ready for some great Amazon finds for photographers?! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Amazon products for photographers and linked them below! From camera bags and accessories to must-have tools and products for taking better photos, this list has it all! I started this as a TikTok series (follow me on TikTok here!) and wanted to have a post where all of the finds could be easily found and bookmarked.   This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission when you click a link, make a purchase, or sign up. All opinions are 100% mine and based on my real ex ..read more

Kaitlynn and Joseph chose to have their dreamy fairytale engagement session at the Humphrey’s Estate! The Humphrey’s Estate in Temecula, California feels like a whimsical secret garden. Kaitlynn especially loved this location for their engagement photos because of the hedge maze so we made sure to make that one of the highlights of their photos. But at this location, that was just one of MANY epic spots.   Every element of their session was fairytale-worthy! Kaitlynn added the whimsical butterfly clips in her hair which helped to elevate the whimsical theme even more. I love this soft p ..read more

Are you engaged and searching for a fairytale wedding venue? Whether you are looking to get married at a castle or somewhere in the forest… I’m here to help! I’ve rounded up the top fairytale wedding venues in the U.S. If you’ve ever dreamed of getting married at a castle or a scene from a storybook… this post is for you! Here, you will find a mix of my favorite fairytale venues I have worked at, and some that are at the top of my travel wishlist! Every wedding photographer has a list of venues that they absolutely love to shoot at + a list of venues that they are just dying to shoot at – thes ..read more

Ready for a stunning Heaps Peak Arboretum maternity session?! These two are the sweetest couple – I also photographed their beach engagement photos in 2017! Congratulations to Caylynn and Miles on their baby boy! Caylynn’s style was on-point for their enchanted forest maternity photos. I absolutely love this white flowy off the shoulder lace gown she chose. Heaps Peak Arboretum in Skyforest was the perfect backdrop! The towering trees, paired with the glowing Southern California light, made this session feel straight out of a fairytale! Miles looked so dapper in his navy suit! These two are s ..read more

Are you on the hunt for the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 deals for photographers? You’ve come to the right place! I’ve spent countless hours rounding up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for photographers in 2020 and have them listed and categorized below! I will also be updating the post as new deals are announced, so be sure to keep checking back! In total, I’ve got over 100 of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals for Photographers to share with you! The Photographer’s Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2020 Shopping Guide This post contains affiliate links wh ..read more