Weddings

Ally and Keenan’s wedding was one of the last of my fall season — and what a perfect way to close it out. They chose to celebrate their love at Camp Nauvoo, with the amazing folks at Roses and Acorns Weddings, creating a weekend that was as relaxed and heartfelt as it was fun. This wasn’t just a wedding — it was an experience. Ally and Keenan spent the weekend camping with their closest family and friends, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the warmth of community. It was the kind of celebration that reminds you what weddings are…

Brenda and Dan live in Iowa and met online, only to discover that they lived down the road from each other. They feel so fortunate to have met. Having both been married previously, they wanted a small destination wedding and chose Nevada Beach on Lake Tahoe as they “love the natural beauty it brings along with the water and mountains in the background”. They may have forgotten about the wind part. Wow- it was gusty and cold. I grew up in a sailing family, and we would have described it as “blowing stink”.  They did a first look in a…

Sofia & Andre’s Camp Nauvoo Wedding in Placerville This season, I’ve found myself falling in love with smaller, more intimate weddings — the kind where every guest, every laugh, and every detail feels personal. Sofia and Andre’s celebration at Camp Nauvoo in Placerville was exactly that. Tucked along Weber Creek, this beautiful, wooded venue offered the perfect balance of nature and community. Guests camped along the creek, shared in each other’s company, and enjoyed the easy rhythm of a weekend away from the city. What made this day truly memorable wasn’t just the setting — though the afternoon light filtering…

Devyn and Aaron chose to wait until Devyn walked down the aisle to see each other for the first time. Having never met them before until their wedding day, it was in that moment that I saw the love they shared. Devyn’s nerves melted into a big ol YES as they spoke their vows to each other. Devyn and Aaron share an enjoyment for most things outdoors, including hiking, camping and fishing. They chose a summer camp theme for their decor with tables designated by National Parks. The evening took off with some hilarious toasts(and roasts) that led into a…

  Let me just say, THIS wedding! Right out of the gate, Julie and Nick grabbed at your heart with their joy and kindness, where you instantly felt like you were where you were supposed to be. What a gift they have, and it got double-activated as they expressed their love for each other in a beautiful riverside ceremony. Camp Lotus and the South Fork were decked out in lanterns, river-themed seating charts and tables along with their favorite raft, “the shredder”. These two re-found their love for each other while traveling, skiing, camping and rafting after a long time…

An Eagle symbolizes freedom, power, vision, spiritual connection, and new beginnings across many cultures. Eagles are revered in Native American cultures and can appear in dreams or as spirit animals to encourage individuals to reach for their potential, gain clarity, and face challenges with courage and resilience.  Imagine standing on a mountain top in high country, snug somewhere between Alpine Meadows and Palisades. You’re at White Wolf Tahoe (my new favorite venue). It’s your wedding day and you’re seeing your partner for the first time right in the middle of some of the most spectacular vistas around: the boulders, the trees,…

Jeff and Jonna exchanged their vows in front of 25 family and friends in the sweetest side-patio wedding at Serrano Country Club. While I’ve photographed many weddings at Serrano, it was my first time doing a ceremony on the side-patio and it was the perfect intimate setting, gently shaded by green vines overhanging on the terrace. The ceremony was officiated by Jeff’s brother, Anthony and Jeff’s children Sean and Marie were also present.  Sean, Jeff’s son, brought the rings to the ceremony. Jonna looked absolutely stunning in her dress, and the two of them were so kind and happy. I’ve…

At the end of May my beautiful niece, Azure (my brother’s daughter) married her love, Andrew in Narragansett, RI in a small sixty-person wedding that was absolute perfection. Having photographed over 400 weddings, I’m increasingly drawn to the small weddings. They’re personal, they’re intimate and as a guest, you get to know their community. As a couple, you get to spend time with ALL of your guests.  My husband and I helped my mom travel from California for this celebration so it was extra special that she was able to be there. Months ago, Azure and I chatted about what…

This was just one of those weddings. I got a call from Sara about two weeks before the day they planned to marry. We talked extensively about their individual stories and their together stories and the meaning and love surrounding this day. They wanted beautiful photographs captured of their union and wow, what a day it was! Let me be clear, I am a photographer, not a writer. Sara, on the other had- words seem to flow for her, so I’ll keep this brief and let the images do the story telling. What started as a courthouse wedding in Placerville…