An obvious trophy husband on the morning of his wedding day. Salinas, CA - Finding the love of your life is no easy task. And once you do, dropping to a knee and proposing your love can be nerve wracking. In fact, it may be the biggest step in your relationship so far! But these moments are fleeting and difficult to capture on your own. This is where I come in. I’ve got the gear and the skills to preserve these memories for you so you can be yourself and get lost in the moment. I can’t imagine being tasked with setting up a camera on the beach while the love of my life is standing there wonde ..read more

Best portraits of 2020 from High Orbit Media. Although 2020 will be remembered as the year of the face mask, I had the fortune of capturing the beauty of many people without masks. I was also able to explore many new locations from Half Moon Bay on the peninsula, to Pacific Grove on the south end of Monterey Bay. That’s a pretty amazing stretch of coastline. In this week’s blog I will recap my 4 favorite portrait shots of the year and tell you why I think they deserve top billing. Let’s dive in. Hailee Monterey, CA Hailee in Monterey. Nikon D5500, Nikkor 18-55mm, f/8, 1/250, ISO 200. Hailee ..read more

www.HIGH-ORBIT-MEDIA.com I have found some pretty amazing locations for proposals over the years. What a moment! California Central Coast- There aren’t too many bigger moments in life than your wedding proposal. If you’re reading this, you’re probably on the brink of asking the most important question of your life which will most likely receive the most basic of responses: “Yes!”. And one hell of a “Yes!” it’s going to be! This moment needs to be perfect and I want to capture it for you. I’ve heard too many stories of couples saying they wish they had booked a professional photographer to ..read more

www.HIGH-ORBIT-MEDIA.com Washington player attempts to avoid the tag by Oregon’s third baseman in the Northwest Region Championship game. 2021 Little League World Series West Regionals in San Bernardino, CA. San Bernardino, CA- In the summer of 2021, Little League gave me the amazing opportunity to be the official on field photographer for the Little League World Series West Regionals. This included both the girl’s softball tournament as well as the boys with a week’s break in between. In that span I shot 36 games over 14 days and ended up taking over 50,000 photos in 95+ degree temperatur ..read more

www.HIGH-ORBIT-MEDIA.com Carmel River State Beach. February 2022. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. Monterey Bay, CA- If you’re seeking an awesome destination to bring the family for the weekend, let me tell you about the top five best beaches in Monterey Bay. I’ve spent over 30 years living along the beautiful California central coast and have explored almost every inch of Monterey Bay. As a professional photographer, it’s my job to bring out the best in my subjects. This doesn’t just go for my clients, but beaches and landscapes too. If you’re thinking of proposing to a loved one, need fresh photos ..read more

www.HIGH-ORBIT-MEDIA.com Fantasy cottage at Nestldown in Los Gatos, CA. Los Gatos, CA- There’s nothing more magical than engagement photography at Nestldown. You’ve found your photographer, you’ve booked your venue, and your wedding may be only a few days away. This is a really special time in your life! Let’s capture these precious moments in the most fairytale setting you can imagine. That’s where Nestldown comes in.   Nestled in the redwood valleys of the Santa Cruz mountains, Nestldown covers 180 acres, 36 of which are very pretty, well maintained gardens, offering multiple locati ..read more

www.HIGH-ORBIT-MEDIA.com Carmel wedding photography by High Orbit Media. Lindsey and Jesse. November 9, 2021. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA- If there’s one thing that Carmel wedding photographers know, it’s that golden hour on Carmel Beach is the spot on the California coast for wedding photography. With its rugged surroundings and long, sandy beach, you get the best of both worlds. If you’re interested in learning more about this incredibly picturesque beach, I have a blog dedicated to it right here! November 9, 2021 was the first day I met Lindsay and Jesse. However, I did know her mother Jan fr ..read more

www.HIGH-ORBIT-MEDIA.com Carmel wedding photography. December 26, 2021. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA- As a Carmel wedding photographer, I’ve learned that you cannot find a bad spot in Carmel to get married. From the rocky, rugged coast, to the sweeping valleys and vineyards, Carmel offers so many locations to host your wedding. For Jesse and Melissa, the beach was very important to them so they held their ceremony on Carmel Beach. A permit was not required by the city of Carmel for a wedding like this but it’s always good to check. You can contact the city right here. I originally met Jesse when ..read more

www.HIGH-ORBIT-MEDIA.com Pacific Grove wedding photography. January 23, 2022. Pacific Grove, CA- Because of the incredible landscape surrounding Monterey Bay, so many couples choose this location to host their Pacific Grove wedding. Elizabeth and Daniel’s ceremony was no exception. They decided to have their wedding on the cliffs of Pacific Grove as the low winter sun set behind the cypress trees. For this wedding I was trying out my new camera harness made by leStraps. They make leather camera harnesses and will even brand your logo onto it. Give them a follow! Using their harness I was a ..read more

www.HIGH-ORBIT-MEDIA.com Newlywed couple on Carmel Beach. January 3, 2022. Salinas, CA- Before you put the memories of your wedding into just anyone’s hands, it’s important to know your photographer’s style before you book. Photography is a form of art. There is no right or wrong way to photograph a subject. There are better ways to photograph something that are more appealing to the eye, but like other forms of art, there is no wrong way. Each and every photographer is going to have their own style. It may not be very apparent as they are photographing you but it will be quite obvious whe ..read more