Are you the type of person who may get shy in front of a camera but still desires beautiful wedding photos from your special day? If so, let me introduce you to photojournalistic wedding photography. This style of wedding photography focuses on capturing natural moments and interactions between you, your partner, and your guests rather than posing in front of a camera to get the perfect shot.

If you’ve been looking for a beautiful wedding location in Santa Barbara for your wedding on a budget, look no further! One of the best and most stunning, but often overlooked locations in the area is the Santa Barbara Courthouse. With its red roofs, sweeping arches, and sunken gardens, this Spanish-Colonial style public building is an iconic location in the city.

Anyone who has gotten married knows what a whirlwind of a day it can be! From the excitement of the moment to being sure to invest time in each of your guests, this well planned event can fly by in the blink of an eye. As you plan your wedding, you will most likely spend a lot of time and money on all the details that make up the ambiance of your beautiful day.

For some wedding photographers and vendors, work can be slow during a few months out of the year. In this time, one of my favorite things to do is get together with other vendors and collaborate on new ideas for our customers. This provides an opportunity to meet new people, work with different companies, and create some inspiration for potential clients like you!

In 2022, many couples are looking for ways to save on their big day while still throwing a glamorous and beautiful event. One popular way of doing so is to jump on the DIY wedding decor trend! Now, you may be wondering, is a DIY wedding cheaper? Or, how can I do DIY without it looking tacky? In this article I will share an incredible example of clients who were able to save money and also create a stunning event for their wedding on a budget.

If you are planning a wedding or elopement in the Bay Area, look no further than San Francisco City Hall. Affectionately known as The People’s Palace, this venue’s grand embellishments and elegant presence create the perfect environment for your special day. With a luxurious amount of halls, balconies and galleries to choose from for your ceremony or reception, there is no lack of variety when it comes to photo opportunities.

Have you caught yourself looking up the phrase, “Should I have a backyard wedding?” If so, you’re not alone. With the costs of wedding venues, lack of flexibility in scheduling, and not to mention the restrictions of the pandemic, a lot of couples are searching for alternative ideas. While fears and doubts may arise with the absence of a venue to guide you, it is totally possible to have a beautiful and intimate backyard wedding of your own.

For many of my couples, the pandemic totally derailed their wedding expectations, forcing them to get creative with their solutions. Ben and Caroline are no exception to the drama of changing plans and being flexible. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I shot their sweet engagement session back in 2020 and then their intimate elopement when a larger event wasn’t possible.

I’ve completely fallen in love with Washington. In the summer of 2020, my boyfriend took me to meet his mom in Seattle, and that was it for me. I fell in love. Now, I’m constantly looking forward to the day that we will visit next or maybe move there! This summer, I was able to combine our yearly trip with some work for two dear friends of mine.

It’s no secret that engaged couples are considering elopements, now more than ever. With beautiful locations like Yosemite National Park to commemorate a marriage, how could they not? However, the pre-ceremony questions of where to elope or why to elope can quickly send a couple spiraling. Not to mention the concerns about cost, location, and photos. But what if I told you it was not only totally possible, but also extremely easy to plan your desired get-away elopement!