The JOURNAL

Not a cloud was in sight as Aaron and Krystn prepared for their San Clemente ocean view wedding at the breathtaking Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Hotel in Dana Point. The stunning architecture provided the backdrop for an intimate first look before the couple continued their day at Casa Romantica, an intimate cliffside venue just 15 minutes down the […]

Stay away camp in the mountains always holds a sense of anticipation and mystery. The first time we leave home and take our first steps off the bus onto the dusty camp parking lot, it’s a milestone that somehow leaves us feeling like our lives will never be the same again. The smell of pine trees […]

Every season, I’m on the look out for “wear with everything” staple fashion purchases that have the “Oh My Goodness I NEED this” quality. You know what I’m talking about…. those timeless Clarks suede wedge boots that get worn with 90% of your outfits, and that silky soft t-shirt from Anthropologie that can be snuck into […]

“In the flush of love’s light, we dare to be brave. And suddenly we see that love costs all we are, and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free.” – Maya Angelou  As we kick off the holiday weekend in which we celebrate our hard won freedom, I can’t help […]

I first met Connie at Billy Jack & Alissa’s Wedding. She was this incredibly sweet bridesmaid who struck me as the type of friend every bride should have…. supportive, excitable, and fun. We hung out all day as I photographed her friend’s event, and at the end of the night she confidently told me I would be photographing […]

“He saw her before he saw anything else in the room”, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in his short story entitled One Interne. And so begins some of the most romantic love stories even today. Michael first noticed Ashly when he started going to a new Crossfit gym…. she was this stunningly beautiful woman with a ferocity that […]

Growing up near the beach allowed for many a fond memory for my family and I. I remember countless hours of swimming, boogie boarding, sand crab catching, sand castle making, and bonfire enjoying. Some of the most nostalgic photos documenting my childhood took place at the beach. So for me, there’s still a sense of […]

They met on their journey through medical school. They weren’t looking to find love just yet since their futures were so uncertain, but somehow it found them. They carpooled together and slowly got to know one another. Their platonic work relationship turned into a friendship and that friendship slowly blossomed into a deep deep love for […]

They call him “monkey” and he shares the same birthday with his momma. The Schneiders have a new addition and his name is Ezra Edison! He’s just adorable and such a snuggly little one. In an ever changing chapter in their life together, they asked me to take a few shots so they can look back […]

Wil and Jessica’s Calamigos Ranch wedding was one of my favorite weddings in 2o14. It was a classy and intimate event that went without a hitch, thanks to the wonderful staff and Mindy & Co. Events. My  handsome 2nd shooter Christopher and I arrived at the Four Seasons Westlake Village locked, loaded, and ready for […]