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Kelly and Matt had a dreamy summer, garden-inspired wedding at Oyster Ridge in Santa Margarita. These two have built incredible relationships. Not only with each other, but with their parents and close friends. I loved the personal touches from the custom ties for the dads to the drink stir stick, it was truly Matt and […]

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Molly and Trent tied the knot in their dear friend’s backyard. A place that is very special to the couple as this backyard is where they go to church every week. Where these two met. And where their friends and family watched their relationship flourish. My favorite part of the day was when Molly walked […]

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If you have spent any amount of time researching wedding decor on Pinterest recently, then I am sure you have noticed that bright and fun colors are trending again! If you want to have an eye-catching wedding, then keep reading to check out some incredibly bright wedding color inspiration. 5 COLORS YOU SHOULD CHOOSE FOR […]

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It can be a tough decision on where to take your engagement photos on the central coast of California. And there are hundreds of stunning locations to pick from. So we have put together a shortlist of the best engagement session locations in San Luis Obispo County. Montana De Oro Montana de Oro State Park […]

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Cyndi and Tom had their destination wedding at the beautiful Loma Maria in the heart of Paso Robles, California. Thet fell in love with Austin Hope Wines, so they thought it would be perfect to tie the knot in a city they love. So them and 11 family members hopped on a plane from Texas […]

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Weddings are expensive. Simply the costs of materials are going up across the board. So where can you save money and still give an incredible experience for yourself, your partner, and guests? We are giving you six simple and practical ways to save money on your wedding or next event! The Bar If you can, […]

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Let’s face it, picking a wedding venue is stressful! It can easily get overwhelming. As a wedding photographer based on the Central Coast of California, there are a few hundred options. From hotels to barns, to wineries, to estates, it can be a challenge to find the perfect space. However, I want to ease your […]

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Your photographer is such an important vendor on your wedding day. As a wedding photographer based out of California, I get that it can be overwhelming. I mean, there are hundreds to pick from. Here is how to pick your wedding photographer. 8 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER BEFORE YOU SIGN THE CONTRACT […]

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Why You Should Invest in a Wedding Album. We live in a digital world today. And it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. So we want those digital photos. I get it. It’s easy to share with family all over the globe. As a result, albums are on the decline. And I totally get it – […]

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When I talk with my wedding clients before their wedding, we always talk about the most important wedding day details! With Pinterest and Instagram, there are so many different wedding traditions and ideas! It’s so easy to wonder what is actually the most important! To answer honestly, the answer is ANYTHING that is important 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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