Bryan + Georgia: Dana Point Harbor Dog Lovers

A DANA POINT HARBOR ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Whether you're chasing them down the beach or trying to get them to relax for a posed photo, dogs are always a blast to have on an engagement shoot! Bryan + Georgia brought their two dogs for the first 30 minutes of their engagement shoot and I told them to just have fun with their dogs and pretend I'm not even there. Their friend came and walked the dogs the rest of the time we were shooting, so we could get some killer shots of Bryan and Georgia! I'm so excited to photograph their wedding come September! Can't believe it's less than 6 months away!!

Alex + Maria: Brazil to New York

A BRAZILIAN LOVE STORY IN NYC

Alex and Maria are two of the sweetest people I've met! I first worked with Alex when he was signed to Adam Models. Now he's signed to MSA and his gorgeous girlfriend is now his fiancé! He mentioned Maria wanted to shoot with me after seeing the shots he and I had taken and of course I wanted to photograph her! It took a few attempts, but it finally happened and I remember the entire shoot I kept asking Alex if/when he was going to propose because they have been together for 7 years! Well he proposed and she said yes and I'm so glad I was able to snap these photos pre-engagement!

Gonzo + Shelby: Montage Laguna Beach Proposal

A BEACHFRONT MARRIAGE PROPOSAL

These two are amazing! They are so so sweet! Let me tell you, this was planned SO last minute, like an hour or two before the actual shoot. Another photographer posted she was no longer available to shoot their proposal, but wanted to help him find a new photographer. I reached out assuming he'd already found someone or had already proposed, but guess what! He hadn't proposed and honestly had nearly lost hope in actually proposing with a photographer there to capture it. Turns out I was a God send! We planned to meet an hour later in Laguna Beach at the Montage where he would tell her they were doing family photos. We started with the two of them and as soon as I had my focus, he got down on one knee and well... I'll let the photos do the talking! It was so precious! Look out for the engagement session soon!

2016: A Year in Review

A COLLECTION OF 2016's BEST IMAGES

What a year! First things first... This is my second time writing this blog post, so it probably won't be as good as the original post, so I apologize now. 

This year was such a success if I do say so myself! It was my first year as a full time photographer and this site has been live for exactly one year! I photographed more weddings than I can count between May and October, which also included weddings in Dallas, TX and Nashville, TN. I primarily second shot this year, but it was a great stepping stone for what is to come in 2017. This year I second shot for Nicole Leever (such a blessing! Can't wait to work with her more in 2017!), Ryan Scott Welsh, Levi Molina, Eric Williams, Celina Kenyon, Joey Cobbs, Brittany Wilson and Cara Danielle! I also did my first styled bridal shoot with Jamie Wolfer (JW Coordination) at the HNYPT. I also shot styled elopement shots for Lazy C Ranch in Palm Springs. I shot a proposal as well this year and it was absolutely perfect. I met so many couples this year and I'm so excited to meet so many more in 2017!

Michael + Tina: San Francisco Engagement + Family Session

A GOLDEN GATE PARK + SUTRO BATH LOVE STORY

I was SO SO happy to work with this gorgeous family! It just happened to work out they would be in San Francisco at the same time I was in town to shoot for Eyvi. I met at their hotel and Michael drove us around through Golden Gate Park and Sutro Baths. They were such a sweet family and I'm blessed to have been a part of their journey together! Congrats you two!! Happy wedding planning!