Gloria and Hong at the beautiful Santa Barbara Courthouse

I loved photographing this fun loving, sweet couple at the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse. Their closest family and friends came from all around the world to see them married. Congratulations Gloria and Hong!

Santa Barbara Courthouse

Santa Barbara Courthouse

Beautiful architecture at the Santa Barbara Courthouse

Beautiful architecture at the Santa Barbara Courthouse

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This moment….

This moment….

Such a joyful day

Such a joyful day

The Santa Barbara Courthouse is a perfect backdrop for a perfect day.

The Santa Barbara Courthouse is a perfect backdrop for a perfect day.

I loved how playful this cute couple was.

I loved how playful this cute couple was.

Truly a special day.

Truly a special day.

A perfect day.

A perfect day.

Destination Weddings

I love destination weddings! Everything is new and exciting! There is a fun energy that comes with destination weddings. I was able to take some time to explore this micro town in Mexico. I had an amazing time with both brides and their entire wedding party! Thanks to Willa and Brittany for including me in your special adventure/wedding!!!

Thanks to Elyse Butler for capturing this image of me and my lil horsey on a sunset trot.

Thanks to Elyse Butler for capturing this image of me and my lil horsey on a sunset trot.

Santa Barbara Wedding Expo!!!

I’m super excited to be a part of Central Coast Bride’s Wedding Expo in Santa Barbara this Sunday, Jan 20, 2019! Come down and visit me! I will be giving away prizes and I would LOVE to meet you!

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Beautiful bride at a destination wedding in Mexico

Beautiful bride at a destination wedding in Mexico

An amazing couple just married in the beautiful Santa Ynez Wine Country at Gainey Vineyards.

An amazing couple just married in the beautiful Santa Ynez Wine Country at Gainey Vineyards.

Matt and Molly!!!

Matt and Molly had the sweetest wedding at the beautiful Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens. They shared their special day with their closest family and friends. This couple was so sweet together and I am so very happy for them both!!

I love this sweet pose. They look so romantic together. The key to my posing is to catch real life moments where my couples are being authentic. Every couple has their own way of being with one another and it’s important for me to connect with them in that way. When I was starting out as a photographer, I researched many articles about posing and how to take great portraits. Here are some tips on how to put together a couples photo session. https://www.pixpa.com/blog/couple-poses-guide

The perfect dip.

The perfect dip.

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Wedding Wire's Couple's Choice Award!!!

Thank you to all my clients who made it possible for me to receive the 2018 Wedding Wire's Couples choice award! I am so honored and appreciative!!

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Holiday photos 2017

I love holiday photos especially with little ones! We had so much fun getting these shots!

That smile is so sweet!!

That smile is so sweet!!

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Oh what fun we had!!!!

Oh what fun we had!!!!