A-WEDDING LOCATIONS- Foothills

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…

I first met Grace and Nick on their engagement session last year as we bopped around to different locations in Apple Hill chasing light and fall color. Not only were they so sweet with each other, but their inherent kindness was felt by me. Lovely, wonderful people. Fast forward a year, and now they are married. They chose the Flower Farm in Loomis for their celebration, one of my favorite venues.  Grace went all out with the decor, which included an amazing dining room, brimming in fall colors, a big, lighted LOVE sign and an outdoor living room, all so…

  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…

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…

I was so excited when Megan asked me to save their date! I’ve photographed her family’s milestones at numerous times over the years it was the cherry on top to photograph the final O’Rilley wedding. We did an engagement session last year and once I met Ryan and saw the two of them together I knew this would be a great day, and it was. When they booked, in the back of my head, I thought this might be my last wedding—the beginning of me winding down a bit. It seemed a perfect punctuation to the cyclical nature of my…

We chatted about Leslie’s plan for a fake first look for Dan with their friend Trevor who was all dolled up as a bride. Let’s just say, Dan was very surprised as he shined that big smile knowing that she got him and he fell right into it. Then, when Leslie finally arrived behind Dan for their first look, these two were ready to get married.

Serrano Country Club is a beautiful location for a wedding and even provides back up plans, just in case it rains, as it did for Robin and Troy’s nuptials.

As this year is about to close, here is my last wedding of 2023 – Juliana and Evan. Gorgeous day, gorgeous location, gorgeous couple- and while I admit bias, they’re one of the sweetest couples I’ve had this year. I’ve photographed Juliana and her family several times over the years after meeting them through a dear mutual friend. I was honored to get to capture these moments for them. I love a good “meet cute” and this one places both of them in Salem, Oregon where they were both working and going to University. Juliana was asked to rearrange a…