Megan and Niklas met in the military as corpsmen. They got married beside a creek in a private redwood grove in Corralitos, California — here's how the day unfolded. Megan and Niklas met in the military, both serving as corpsmen — drawn to each other through a shared commitment to military service, fitness, medicine, and helping people. They see the world in a similar way, different enough in personality to complement each other, similar enough in values that a redwood grove

When a flash flood, a canceled flight, and a vanished rental car stood between us and a Keene, New York wedding, here's how we made it — with minutes to spare. When Mother Nature throws a flash flood at your travel plans, a simple trip turns into a 19-hour saga of lost bags, phantom rental cars, and a race against the clock. Here's how we made it to Karen and Grant's wedding just in time. From Santa Cruz to San Fransisco airport to New York, final destination Keene. The chall

Choosing to capture the beautiful journey of pregnancy is an exciting decision filled with joy. For many expecting mothers, maternity photography serves as a treasured keepsake that celebrates their growing figures and the joy of becoming a mother. Santa Cruz, California, with its stunning coastal views and diverse landscapes, offers many options for maternity photographers. However, the challenge often lies in selecting the right one to capture your unique journey. This blog

The California coastline whispers romance. From the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur to the vibrant energy of San Francisco, it offers a kaleidoscope of backdrops for love stories of all sizes. Witnessing these celebrations, big or small, fuels my passion as a photographer. Recently, I had the privilege of capturing Tanya and Erica's intimate elopement at Garrapata State Park Beach, a place that holds a special place in my heart. A Personal Connection to Garrapata This wasn't just

Creating High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography art as a professional photographer is a captivating and immersive experience. HDR Photography is a technique that involves capturing multiple exposures of the same scene and combining them to achieve a wider dynamic range of light and detail. When engaged in HDR Photography, I carefully select my camera settings to capture a range of exposures, from highlights to shadows. This allows me to capture the full breadth of tones and det

03.05-06.2020 During the first Thursday and Friday of March, El Señor de la Conquista happens in San Miguel De Allende. Nestled in the heart of Mexico, this enchanting town comes alive with color, music, and heartfelt devotion during this annual event. Amidst the rhythmic beats of drums and the soulful melodies of mariachi bands, the air is filled with an electric energy that ignites the senses. Indigenous Conchero dancers, resplendent in colorful feathered headdresses, move

Unlike your other wedding service vendors— flower arrangements, visual and music, venue, and cake— photographs are something you can’t hear, smell, see, or taste at first. So, you do not really know what you are getting until after the event happens. You can see the past photographs from photographers, but they are from different places, times of days and different people people are in it; so it can be hard to envision what your special day might look like after it has happen