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As my husband and I celebrate eight years of marriage, June 21, 2013, I thought it might be fun to share some marriage advice on how we have made our love thrive. In the world that we live in, eight years of marriage is a decent chunk of time! I am not sure how he […]

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Undoubtedly, one of the hardest decisions you will face on your wedding day will be deciding on a location. For this reason, we have come up with a list of 5 romantic wedding venues in San Luis Obispo County, California. From Nipomo to San Miguel, you can have anything from private estates and wineries to […]

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You are getting all your wedding details in place and have picked your vendors. Now what? Figuring out how to organize the day to provide you and your guests an epic party can get overwhelming. There are so many moving pieces to an efficient timeline. If you have hired a wedding planner/coordinator, this is their […]

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So you just scheduled your family photos, now what? You need to figure out what the heck you are going to wear!! I will break it down into a few easy steps on how to pick outfits. Five Easy Steps for Amazing Outfits Look at Your Home Decor We want you to display your family […]

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So why should you invest in a Luxury Wedding Album and Wall Art? Your wedding images deserve more than your computer hard drive.We sincerely believe in the importance of experiencing your wedding photographs in print. You should be able to hold those wedding day memories in your hands and immortalize your images in a tangible […]

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So why do we love when our couples have a first look? Below is our explanation of why we recommend it and how it makes your wedding day even more magical. But first, what is a first look? The first look is a moment before the ceremony when the couple see each other for the […]

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After many months of staying at home and a negative Covid-19 test, we ventured down south to Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, California. With little traffic, it took us about 5 hours each way. To be honest, I was just going primarily to relax by the pool at our Airbnb, not do any work, and […]

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Sitting at home staring at the same four walls and wondering how to take some cute portraits? I hear ya! Since we have been spending a lot more time inside rather than outside, I figured I would share some time on how to improve your indoor photos. We often get weird lighting situations and now […]

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Ever wanted to know what equipment I use and love for our business? Or what you need as you plan your wedding? Now you can! Here are my Amazon favorites with quick links for all our must-have products. If you use these links, I get a tiny percentage. But I never recommend anything I don’t […]

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GENERAL CLOTHING TIPS WANT A FAIL-PROOF FORMULA? Put most of the family in different neutral shades (i.e. ivory, gray, beige) and then add a few pops of coordinating color. See the sample palettes further down this post! START WITH ONE PERSON. It’s way easier to visualize the whole puzzle once you know what one piece […]

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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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