San Diego elopement at La Jolla cove.
Elopement ceremony at the Griffith Park Observatory.
Laguna beach engagement photos at Thousand Steps Beach.

Luke and Demi got engaged at Thousand Steps Beach nearly one year before I met them. We decided to return to that same beach for their Laguna Beach engagement photos just before the sunset. I knew it would be so much fun when I first met them! They are very down to early, giggly, and […]

la jolla elopement photographer

Many elopement ceremonies are carefully planned for months in advance, but did you know that some are pulled together within 1-2 days? Enter Zach and Kaitlin, a couple whose journey from engagement to marriage unfolded in the blink of an eye. Zach proposed on Tuesday and they tied the knot at the same beach on […]

Engagement photos at Victoria Beach.

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Coronado Beach elopement at sunset. A bride and groom at the sand dunes.
LA personal branding photos. Blonde therapist in a while blouse and beige blazer on a gray couch in her office.

Jill is a Los Angeles couples therapist growing her online practice. She has a great understanding of how important it is for her clients to feel comfortable with her so that she can best serve them. Personal branding photos are a great way to form a connection, especially for something as intimate as therapy. I’m […]

Bride and groom holding hands, gazing at the park scenery during Joshua Tree elopement.

When Miguel walked into his first yoga class in 2021, he had no idea his future wife was in the room. As he became a regular at the studio, he noticed there was one other yogi, Ryen, who attended class as frequently as he did. For months, Miguel was too nervous to give Ryen more […]

laguna beach photography during sunset. Guy and girl with their foreheads together at the beach.

It’s always a good time when I get to photograph Hayley and Brennan! Not only are they so freakin’ cute, but they are always down for a dash of adventure. I first photographed their Hawaii elopement, and recently I got to celebrate their move to Southern California with a Laguna Beach Photography session. These fellow […]

Thinking of popping the question in Laguna Beach? Laguna is home to some of the most stunning beaches and coastal views in Southern California. There are so many dreamy locations to create your unforgettable story. If you’re ready to get down on one knee and are on the lookout for the perfect spot to pop […]

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