Behind the Scenes & Love Stories

Here you’ll find a closer look at some of the weddings, portraits, and celebrations I’ve photographed across Northern California and beyond. Each story includes a few favorite moments, small details that made the day unique, and scenes that might spark ideas for your own plans — locations, flowers, dresses, color palettes, timelines, or simply the feeling you want your day to carry.

I have always believed photography should feel natural and unhurried, and these behind-the-scenes glimpses reflect that approach. Take your time, explore, and enjoy the inspiration. Planning something beautiful should feel fun.

Where to Take Dating Profile Photos in the SF Bay Area

Great dating-profile portraits do not require stunning scenery, but they do require that a brief moment in time captures some essence of you.

What Makes a Dating Profile Photo Work

A dating profile photo is not meant to document your life necessarily, but rather to invite someone into it. Lighting also matters.

family posing on a fallen tree dressed in blues for their family portrait shoot

What To Wear & How to Prepare for a Family Portrait Shoot

Remember that time during your first family portrait shoot when your little one refused to smile and then burst into the most genuine giggle fit when the camera was put away? That's exactly what we are after!