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They say “Go Big or Go Home”…. well when it comes to weddings, the later is one of my preferred. Don’t get me wrong, I love big parties, beautiful venues, but there is something so pure and genuine when you do it at home…and trust me, it can be done in a most beautiful way.

Homegrown Wedding

January 20, 2023

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With a love story straight from Hollywood, Kaitlin and Adam said their I do’s inside the historic St. Teresa Avila chuRch nestled atop the hills of Bodega Bay.

A wedding for The Birds….

November 14, 2021





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First looks….. I get a lot of questions from my couples about first looks. Namely, what are they? First looks is a new(ish) idea for couples on their big day. Essentially a first look is where the couple will get a moment prior to their walk down the isle to see each other. First reactions […]

First Looks – Yay or Nay?

February 10, 2021

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I have been shooting weddings for nearly 10 years, and that means I have been to hundreds of venues. While there are so many I absolutely adore for a variety of reasons, the one I have at the top of my list would hands down have to be The Maples in Woodland, Ca. Not only […]

The Maples – Venue Spotlight

February 4, 2021





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Ok, so 2020…whew. Am I right? I mean, at this point I’m pretty sure that 2020 is the newest 4 letter word. This year has been a challenge for everyone and on so many different levels. From one disappointment to the next it’s been a hard row to hoe, BUT… It’s allowed us to reconnect […]

Elopements – Getting down to the real reason.

September 21, 2020

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Growing up in her childhood home, Casey loved her backyard. Situated in Sacramento, her backyard consisted of fields, fences and plenty of room to run. So when she got engaged to Sam, they knew the perfect place to tie the knot; her childhood home. It was perfect, plenty of room for friends and family and […]

Casey and Sam – Rainy Day Wedding

August 17, 2019





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Fact. Bears eat beets. Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica… Also Fact.. Julie and Kevin tied the knot at The Maples on June 29, 2019. I was so lucky to have been chosen to capture such a fun and amazing couple as they start their new lives together. The Maples in Woodland is a fabulous venue, especially […]

Julie and Kevin – The Maples Wedding

August 8, 2019

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