The JOURNAL

Couples- promise me if you ever get the chance to do a Lake Tahoe destination wedding that you’ll do it. Deal? Deal. The largest freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe sits over the border of Nevada and California and attracts over 15 million visitors each year. It’s the perfect destination wedding pick, […]

Joy became a tangible item during Charlotte and Kevin’s Casino San Clemente wedding. It’s no secret that the venue is one of the most sought after nuptial spots in Southern California, boasting over 85 years of hosted celebrations. The bride, who works for Gladiator Production Company, perfectly combined Hollywood glamour with a beach bohemian feel. […]

Temecula wine country is a wonderful wedding destination in Southern California. Jeremy and Stephanie had a perfectly private outdoor wedding at a large estate in Temecula, laced with absolutely gorgeous florals. As an important team member of the sought-after Little Hill floral design company, Stephanie made sure only the best flowers adorned every aspect of […]

Ryan and Hunter’s Casino San Clemente wedding was a California wedding dream come true. This historic wedding venue nestled in the seaside of surf town San Clemente boasts over 75 years of celebrations and weddings, and the Hendersons’ day held up its iconic legacy. The event was expertly designed and executed by the amazing ladies […]

12 years ago, I started my career as a lifestyle and wedding photographer in Southern California.

Photographing weddings is fun, but photographing weddings with the best wedding team in Southern California is the most fun! In between weddings and events for my awesome clients, I’ll occasionally get the opportunity to lend my time and expertise to wedding and event industry professional events. This particular industry event was perfectly curated and executed […]

Those who teach 6th grade together, stay together. While this might not be the original saying, this adaptation is probably one of the truest forms of the saying BECAUSE somewhere in the jungles of pre-teen education and subconscious teacher die-cut competitions, Jared and Hilary found each other. How amazing is that?! These two are a […]

I’m California dreaming; the Beach Boys play softly in the other room. My mind wanders…. warm sun on skin and ocean breeze gently whispering through palm trees, brightly colored flowers hugging white Spanish stucco buildings, and laid back sunset walks in the sand. YES PLEASE! A team of the best local wedding specialists and I […]

Ash and Jamila are best friends, foodies, adventurers, and lovers of the city they call home. Los Angeles has been their stomping ground throughout their relationship, so they thought there’s no better place to be the backdrop for their engagement session! We explored the famed Arts District and savored the epic LA sunset as it […]

“Top Gun falls in love with Wonder Woman” might be how I would describe Tim & Laurie. They’re both extremely accomplished in their fields, and all around wonderful people. She’s adventurous and brave and takes on challenge with the grace and poise every woman wishes they had (read: Kate wishes she had.) He’s a strong and […]