Katie + Sean's Santa Cruz Elopement

When good friends of mine, Katie and Sean, reached out to me to photograph them after their elopement in my hometown of Santa Cruz it was a special moment.

Special, for me to once again get the opportunity to be a part of such an important moment in my clients/friends lives. Special, because this would be my first session since the Covid-19 pandemic turned our world, and our industry, upside down. Special, because Katie and Sean were one of the many couples who had to make the impossible decision to cancel their current wedding plans, readjust, and rethink what being married meant to them as a couple.

I felt so special to be one of the only people that spent Katie and Sean’s wedding day with them (parents could not attend due to traveling restrictions), and it made it all the more important to me to capture this important moment in their life for them, and for their loved ones.

Katie and Sean eloped at Santa Cruz City Hall, and afterwards they asked me to meet them somewhere casual for their session. Beer Thirty Bottle Shop & Pour House in Soquel felt like the perfect spot for a casual session - and a congratulatory drink!

Session Location: Beer Thirty - Bottle Shop & Pour House

https://www.beerthirtysantacruz.com

Dress: Reformation

Suit: ASOS

Alaina + Ryan's Carmel Valley Wedding

Alaina and Ryan’s wedding day was a gorgeous warm day in September. The couple mixed their day with the warmth of family and the beauty that Carmel brings in fall. The ceremony was set at the Groom’s parents home, overlooking Carmel Valley. Their reception immediatley followed at the adorable local favorite Corkscrew Cafe. I loved every part of this beautiful wedding day and couple!

Venue: Family Home, Corkscrew Cafe

Carmel, California

Colleen + Robert's Neighborhood and Coastal Engagement

Colleen and Robert's engagement session in San Francisco was a beautiful example of the different landscapes you can find in this incredible city! We started our day in the quaint and colorful neighborhood of Cow Hollow that was bursting with blooming bougainvillea, and ended on the golden, rocky coastline of the Sutro Baths in the Outer Richmond. 

These two are so in love, and it is so evident in these photos. Enjoy!

Danielle Poff Workshop

I had the amazing opportunity to attend Danielle Poff's spring intimate workshop this April, and let me tell you - it was beautiful! Danielle's workshop is not only amazingly beautiful, it is jam packed with business tools and advice for wedding photographers. I was so happy to have spent the day with 10 amazing women, and learning the ropes from a pro like Danielle! 

Big thank you to all of the vendors that made this day magical! Info below. 

Workshop Host: Danielle Poff Photography (@Daniellepoffphoto)
Planning & Design: Spreading Lovely (@spreadinglovely)
Floral Design: Freckled Floral (@freckledfloral)
Videography: Adam Poffenbarger (@DaniellePoffPhoto)
Venue: Ravenswood Historic Site
Furniture Rentals: Pieces By Violet (@piecesbyviiolet)
Hair: House of Cabelo (@houseofcabelo)
Makeup: Bay Area Beautiful (@bayareabeautiful)
Paper Goods: Bowerbird Atelier (@bowerbirdatelier)
Jewelry: Esquelto // Lauren Wolf Jewelry (@shopesqueleto // @laurenwolfjewelry) 
Wedding dress: BHLDN (@BHLDN) 
2 piece outfit: Sweet Caroline Styles (@Sweetcarolinestyles)
Groom Pocket Square: The Tie Bar (@thetiebar) 
Tabletop & pillows: Anthropolgie (@anthro_walnutcreek)
Flatware: CB2 (@cb2)
Gift Boxes: Box and Bow (@boxandbow)