Carmel Maternity Photos When Linda first reached out about planning a surprise maternity session for her wife Natalie during their weekend getaway, I knew right away this was going to be a special one. They were visiting from out of town to celebrate Natalie’s birthday, possibly their last trip as a family of two before […]

Family Session Prep Guide You’re in good company. Every year, families reach out, excited to capture this chapter of their lives but unsure where to begin. They want timeless, joyful portraits—images that feel real and beautiful—but often feel overwhelmed by the details. What should we wear? Will the kids cooperate? Where should we take the […]

Yosemite Family Photos When the Bakers reached out to schedule their session, they had the most beautiful idea: to document their yearly family vacation with Yosemite family photos. As a photographer, there’s something incredibly special about capturing families while they’re already in vacation mode—relaxed, present, and soaking up time together in one of the most […]

Millerton Lake Proposal A Millerton Lake proposal offers the perfect mix of golden hills, shimmering water, and a quiet shoreline that feels both intimate and breathtaking. When Luke reached out about proposing to his girlfriend, Madison, he already had Millerton Lake in mind. He had found one of my previous blogs featuring this exact location […]

Oakhurst Elopement Liz and Derrick’s Oakhurst elopement wasn’t what they originally planned, but it turned out to be exactly what they needed. Their original vision was a small Yosemite elopement surrounded by towering granite and just a few loved ones. When plans shifted, they chose to hold their ceremony on a family friend’s property in […]