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January and Jesse are two individuals who are so special. They give so much in order to care for their children. When we all met, I knew their summer wedding next year was going to be a memorable night. So last Sunday we captured their genuine love for each other! We ventured through the Monarch […]

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BOXER ~ LOVE ~ TALLEY VINEYARDS Amy and I had been planning her session for months, so when the day finally came I was more than a little excited!! We had a wonderful time hanging out at Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande. The property really lends itself well as there is a wide variety of […]

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POMAR JUNCTION ~ FAMILY ~ LOVE Alysein and Steve are two people amazing individuals who found love a little later in life. Their story began with a few dogs and a quaint neighborhood. Come to find out, they were nearly neighbors and both loved walking their dogs. As they got to know each other more, […]

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LOVE ~ ADVENTURE ~ ROSIE  Megan and David are two people who enjoy the simple things in life. They enjoy spending time together with their lovable dog, Rosie. They also enjoy going on adventures together and camping wherever they see fit. For their engagement photos, we ventured to one of their favorite spots and explore the area. […]

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BABY BUMP ~ GIGGLES ~ FAMILY I have gotten to know the Lund Family over the last couple of years. I’ve seen Stacey, the mother, carry her firstborn, then I held him at a mere six days old. Now, that little boy is almost two years old and upgrading to big brother. Stacey is almost due […]

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RANCH ~ GOLDENDOODLE ~ SUNSET Aaron and Jody Smith are one of those couples who when you first meet them, they are instantly your friends. I was super excited when Aaron called me about having their family photos done and that their beloved goldendoodle would be joining them. Not only did we have a perfect evening, […]

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HOPE ~ JOY ~ CANCER AWARENESS This eight year old girl was the sweetest and nicest girl I’ve met in a long time, and if you didn’t know her background, you would never know the struggles she has been through. Olivia has survived three cancer diagnoses she had Rhabdomyosarcoma at age 2, Osteosarcoma at age 6 […]

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GOOFY ~ EXPLORE ~ LOVE Getting to know Rachel and Brandon over the last few months has been like hanging out with old friends. We all loved showing off our fun and goofy side as we ran around Los Osos and Montana De Oro. These two enjoy a simple life while Brandon wraps up his […]

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PUPPY ~ JOY ~ COMPANION If there is such a thing as love at first sight, then these two are exactly that!! Karina was looking for company, and Mr. Castor was looking for a home. Karina bottle fed him the first few weeks of life, and he has never left her side since then. When I […]

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SNUGGLES ~ LOVE ~ FALL I just can’t help but smile when I think about this couple and their dog. We took a hike through Irish Hills and found some neat little spots right off of the path. San Luis Obispo has so many great trails, hidden gems, you just have to go out and […]

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As your San Luis Obispo Wedding & Portrait Photographer, I have made it my mission to celebrate the intimate moments in life - big and small. Having your photo taken shouldn’t be stressful, but rather a time to celebrate where you are in life. So I aim to give you clear direction all the while letting your unique personality shine. I strive to be your biggest advocate, cheerleader, and the best third wheel you could ask for.

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