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Wedding Coordinator vs Venue Coordinator Do I hire a wedding coordinator or use the venue coordinator? Having worked both roles, Mary from Joyfully Joined Events would love to educate couples on the difference of both. It all boils down to 2 very simple things: The wedding coordinator works for you by making your best interests […]

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Lyle & Jacob ventured down from the Bay Area for their engagement session. We kept it classic San Luis Obispo with starting at the Mission and ending at the Madonna Inn. I seriously could not stop laughing during their session! They have been together for nearly nine years. And they can’t wait to tie the […]

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Caitlin & Josh celebrated their love with an intimate ceremony and reception at the lovely Dancing Deer Farm in Templeton, California. Surrounded by their 20 closest friends and family from all over the world, these two became one. California was centrally located, so everyone came out for a week vacation to visit the Golden State! […]

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Budget, Budget, Budget Yay! You’re engaged! This is the most exciting time! What’s the first thing you think? When and where do you want to get married? Although these are important, the most important thing to think about first is your budget! Budgeting is one of the most important aspects when planning and executing your dream […]

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Cindi & Andre got married on a mild afternoon in November at Castle Noland. They were surrounded by an intimate group of family and friends who showed them so much love that day. The bride and groom are very artistic, so many of the details were designed by them! Plus, Cindi had their second child just […]

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I was humbled to be present for Michelle & Josh’s wedding. Their story consists of a journey of first finding themselves and then finding each other. And just after moments spending time with them and their family, you saw what a gem they are! And the bride, Michelle, went skydiving the day before her wedding and nearly […]

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Jessica and Brian had a lovely wedding in Paso Robles on Cinco de Mayo and what a party it was! The Paso Robles Inn provided a perfect courtyard underneath the trees for their nuptials. Then we all walked down to the Park Ballroom and danced the night away with their family and friends. Jessica is […]

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Katlin and Sean got married at the picturesque White Barn in the heart of Edna Valley in San Luis Obispo, California. With the iconic design, rich purple hues, and so much happiness amongst the couple, their family and friends, it made for one amazing day!! It was fun getting to hear stories about how these […]

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Thomas and Helen tied the knot during an intimate ceremony atop the hills in southern San Luis Obispo. Castle Noland is a quaint castle nestled off the freeway providing a great space for entertaining family and friends. From their website, they described the castle as follows: “Castle Noland was constructed by the Noland family and […]

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I have known Stacey and Andrew for a few years now, so when they wanted to go on an anniversary trip to our favorite island with us, I was very excited. So we ventured from San Jose to Maui for over a week and explored all the corners of the island! Our favorite things to […]

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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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