I have what may sound like a funny question for you. What do you see when you look at photographs? A bride or groom, a beautiful location, a moment frozen in time. Yes, and there’s potentially so much more. When I look at a photograph I try to see things that may not be in…
There’s a lot of information out there about engagement sessions. A lot of good information. A lot of distracting information. I’ve been lucky enough to photograph a lot of engagement sessions over the years and I’d like to share a few ideas to make your session a true reflection of who you as a couple. Element…
I’ve been extremely lucky to have spent time with my great-grandparents, grandparents and my parents. But late last year my maternal grandmother, Julie, passed away. We all called her Grams. She was my last, living grandparent. If you’ve loved anyone in your life, that person stays with you forever but there won’t be any more…
Alex with Blush Botanicals is a true artist and is one of the best at her craft. And to see her creating a floral sculpture from start to finish was kinda like magic. I have no conception of how arrangements come to life and seeing the process from the beginning makes me more in awe of…
When I started photographing weddings in 2009 the cell phone wasn’t nearly as central to our lives as it is today. Facebook, Instagram, maps, emails, snapchat, camera…it’s an electronic multitool and we can’t live without it. My hand is raised high. I’m just as guilty as the next person. With one exception…on a wedding day. And I’m…
Sometimes the most beautiful moments come to me when others are distracted. This is a philosophy that I carry with me throughout the day and make sure I’m aware of my surroundings and watch as people interact and read their body language and anticipate to place myself in the best position to document. This portrait of…
Karen and Philip had an incredibly emotional ceremony. Lots of happiness and lots of happy tears. During one of the readings Philip reached across to wipe away a tear falling down Karen’s cheek…and in turn created one of my favorite images. San Diego Museum of Art Blush Botanicals LVL Events
We were finishing the details of getting Allie into her dress and it was about time for us to head down to start the ceremony. Her father was going to walk her down the aisle but we hand’t seen him in a while. I realized that they hadn’t seen each other and Allie gave me…
I’m a firm believer that a series of images tells us a much deeper story than a single image. This is the reason why I take the time to show entire weddings from start to finish. Showing a wedding day from beginning to end shows the beauty in the roller coaster of the day and helps…