A-SESSION LOCATIONS- Foothills

On one of the first hot days of summer, somewhere off of Highway 49 in El Dorado, Zoë and Zach finally got to live out their plan for a laidback, garden-bohemian wedding celebration, sprinkled with superheroes, bachata Latin dance, Lord of the Rings and of course dear family and friends. Zoë and Zach originally married on May 14, 2018 before a big trip to China and almost exactly four years later everyone gathered to celebrate their union. Let’s just say it’s been crazy couple of years for these couples of scheduling and rescheduling. After getting ready, the day started out…

Collin graduates from Vista del Lago in Folsom this May and then he is headed to Grand Canyon University in Arizona to study Physical Therapy this fall. I photographed his brother Ethan a couple years back who is also at Grand Canyon U. Collin played soccer for Vista del Lago for all four of his high school years, and quite successfully I might add. His senior team won the San-Joaquin Section Title and Collin was awarded “All-League Player” and also Most Valuable Offensive player for his team. His parents said they had a blast watching him play. I bet- I…

Towards the end of 2021 I received a message from Sandy that said, “Can you photograph a wedding?”
I said, “Whose wedding?” to which she responded, “It’s my turn now!”

Of course, this Cal Poly Environmental Science major (to be) can easily become “one” with these beautiful branches of an old fallen tree in a field of late afternoon light. Kaitlin is as kind as they come and those green eyes and gorgeous whispy locks frame that beautiful smile thAt sets you at ease the moment you meet her. Ember (my assistant) and I had such a great time playing in the late afternoon light with Kaitlin and her mom. Honestly, I think being in the creative flow AND playing in the late afternoon light is my most favorite place…

It’s that time of the year again. Spring is here and with it brings the Class of 2022- this time, it’s Kayla who is excited about graduation. A little nervous at first, to be in front of the camera, like many…but about 20 minutes in we had our rhythm dialed in and I saw the moment she started relaxing and having fun with it. Kayla’s such a natural beauty with a kind, sweet and gentle personality. At Pondo she plays soccer and rugby and loves to spend time with her friends. Next year she plans to attend GSU (Grand Canyon…

Sojourner (Soji) graduates from Union Mine’s Virtual Academy this May and is planning to study abroad in France for her final semester. Her love for exploring the unknown is fitting given the meaning of her name: “traveler”. She plans to live with a French family during her time there, fully immersing herself in the language and culture. Arriving at the photoshoot, the Magnolia Ranch scenery captivated us all. There was a light fog settled on the ground which we were all excited about. Soji wanted a cloudy and rainy shoot, and this gave the portraits a fairytale aesthetic. Her black…

After the previous winter storm had settled down a bit for all of us living in the mountains, I met up with Lina and her parents, Art and Catherine at High Hill Ranch for some senior pics. We trudged around in the snow looking for beautiful light. Lina graduates from Charter Connections Academy in Placerville this May. She enjoys graphic design, reading, video games, and anime and plans to go to Junior College first and then travel to Japan to study graphic design and Japanese.  Congrats Lina and thank you!

Back in October while I was running around the southwest in my teardrop trailer, one of my favorite people got married in a small ceremony, to her love, Trevin, before he left for duty in Italy. While I would have loved to have photographed the two of them, Trevin was already on his way overseas. I called Elise(who does that? I sent her an IG message) and she was game. Sweet! I was so happy to be creative with Elise, “the Bride” out in the bright colors of fall and the soft light of the afternoon. Plus, I love a…

After graduation, he plans to continue studying Drama and will be focusing on lighting design which he hopes to have a career in after college. His first choice for schools is Southern Oregon University because he likes Ashland and SOU has a great theatre program.