Love Stories

A first touch is such a sweet and special moment on your wedding day. Over the years of being a California wedding photographer, my beautiful brides have always asked my opinion on a first look vs a first touch. I’m writing this blog to give you all of my thoughts on this topic and also […]

Weddings

A First Look VS a First Touch on your Wedding Day

Forest Falls is a gorgeous spot to have your California engagement session! It sits about an hour or so away from Los Angeles and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Morgan and Paul wanted somewhere in the mountains and forest, so we ventured to Forest Falls and it did not disappoint. We walked all around and at times […]

Engagement

Forest Falls Engagement Session | Morgan + Paul

As a Southern California wedding photographer, one of the most stressful times during a wedding can be the wedding family photos! I have many tips for how to create the best experience for you and your partner on your wedding day! My number one goal is to help you not feel rushed or chaotic during […]

Weddings

Tips For Your Wedding Family Photos

California wedding family photos

La Serena Villas is a dreamy boutique hotel located in the desert of Palm Springs, California! This is where Natalie and Mark decided to have their wedding day at this past May. In 2021, we got to meet at Joshua Tree for their engagement session! Afterwards, their photos were some of my favorites! So, I […]

Weddings

Dreamy Desert Wedding at La Serena Villas

This Oak Glen wedding was so beautiful and fun with Montana and Nate! They truly are such sweet people to be around and their wedding was a blast and a super fun celebration. Their venue was the Pear Grove Barn in Oak Glen, California! It is home to heirloom apple orchards and stunning views. Oak […]

Weddings

A Beautiful Oak Glen Wedding Day | Montana + Nate

Redlands California was the perfect spot for Kylie and Dylan’s dreamy sunset engagement session! Kylie knew she wanted that gorgeous, open field backdrop and this location fit that perfectly! What I love about shooting in the Redlands is that this one location provides so many beautiful and different backdrops for sessions. We are able to […]

Engagement

Spring Engagement Session in Redlands California

Alexa and Sid’s spring engagement photoshoot was one from my DREAMS. We went off of a trail in Yucaipa and the flowers were so stunning, they had the most beautiful outfits, and we just had the best time together capturing their love story! Come check out these spring engagement photos in Southern California! A Whimsical […]

Engagement

Spring Engagement Photos in Southern California | Alexa + Sid

Spring Engagement Photos in Southern California | Alexa + Sid

If I could give all of my future brides one piece of advice, it would be to do a first look at your wedding! Destiny and Trevor’s beautiful wedding day was at a private estate in the stunning Bermuda Dunes. They chose to do a first look for their wedding day and I was so […]

Weddings

Why Couples Should Choose a First Look for their Wedding Day

My recommendation to all of my beautiful couples on their wedding day is to always dedicate time inside of their wedding timeline to take tons of sunset photos! Capturing your love with a beautiful sunset backdrop is simply magic. Even if it is only 10-15 minutes I promise it will be 100% worth it. Especially […]

Weddings

Why Couples Should Opt For Wedding Sunset Photos

Why Couples Should Opt For Wedding Sunset Photos

Wow! To say the absolute least, this engagement session was incredible! Anyk and Chris’s beach engagement photos at Laguna Beach were steamy, intimate and tons of fun! I loved that this amazing couple were NOT afraid to get into the water, get sand everywhere and literally get soaked from head to toe! If I could […]

Couples, Engagement

Steamy and Intimate Beach Engagement Photos at Laguna Beach | Anyk + Chris

Steamy and Intimate Beach Engagement Photos at Laguna Beach | Anyk + Chris