INDIVIDUAL // Abbey Jo // Laguna Beach Free-Spirited Portrait Session with a beachy boho babe ✨

Location // Laguna Beach, California

Who wouldn’t want to run all over Laguna and sip on a cola? The sun was hot, we got all the summer vibes and jammed to good music. Abbey, it’s been such a JOY meeting you and hanging with you for your last semester at Biola. We’ve been so blessed to know you, beautiful girl!! God has amazing plans for you, and I’m confident that your gifts He’s given you will touch the lives of others everywhere you go.

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Jamie x Joe // Horseshoe Bend Adventurous Couples Photography // Page Arizona Couples Photographer

You can't beat the views of horseshoe as well as the deep connection Jamie and Joe have for one another.

HOLY. MOLY.

This day was truly blessed by God you guys. It was insane. 

Joe helped his bride down different steep parts of the rock formations. He carried her through tall grass. He complimented her, loved her and showed her his deepest affections. We drove the highway from Sedona up to Page, AZ and as a thunderstorm was rolling in, we decided to pull off the highway and snap some photos. We snagged some pretty crazy light! Then back in the car for some more car time until we made it up North! Our drive in was insane (and honestly a little magical). We saw some wild horses galloping, red rock formations and beautiful, vast land.  

Dress // Martina Liana from Ellynne Bridal 

Groom // H&M

Bouquet // Jamie Miller

 

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TOP 5 ENGAGEMENT PHOTO LOCATIONS IN SOCAL // ORANGE COUNTY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

A few things may come to mind when initially thinking of locations to do your engagement shoot. Maybe your first date spot, favorite place to grab a drink together or something as easy and simple as the beach! Who doesn’t love the beach? Or maybe you’re doing a destination engagement session, or dreaming one up! Where to begin? How long does it take to travel between locations?

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CouplesRachel Wakefield
Trevor x Kami // Intimate Engagement Photography

All I have to say is that when you get a message on instagram from a pro baseball player (guys I know about zero when it comes to sports) telling you how head over heals he is for his girl Kami, you've got to respond right away. :) Kami and Trevor, I'm so excited to share your story with everyone, it's uniquely beautiful and written by God. Such a good story!! Also, #goroyals 🤩

Location // Hitchcock Nature Center in Honeycreek, Iowa

Hair x Makeup // Alison Lapke
insta: @alison__mua x alisonmua12@gmail.com

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PERSONAL // What it looks like to be a mom + photographer at the same time.

I feel like everyone wants to know a more personal side of the person they see online. I mean, who doesn't? I wanted to share these photos of me and my sweet Zoe and Cohen for a few reasons. I spend much more of my time durning everyday serving, playing and teaching these two sweet faces. Photography only takes up probably 20% of my week (when you're a mom you've got owning a business down to a science!! haha). These guys make my real job being their mama and I love that! I feel like no one sees that from the other side of the screen. All they see is wedding photos, travel adventures and coffee dates out…

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Rachel Wakefield
Jordane x Jake // Greenhouse Garden Wedding

Lauritzen Gardens Wedding
los angeles, california wedding photographer

"With me being gone for 12 weeks for clinicals, I was beyond excited to not only spend a weekend with Jake, but actually marrying him was a dream. Knowing that the next time he saw me would be in my wedding dress made me feel like I felt the night before our first date. I had butterflies and knots in my stomach. I was pacing the room feeling like time was going by so slow.  Finally, I was lead to the greenhouse where he was waiting for me. The instant he turned around and showed me that smile, any nerves or apprehensions about the day just disappeared. All I have ever wanted in life is to be his, and from the moment he turned around, that’s all I felt…his. People keep asking me how I felt on this day and there’s really only one word to describe how I felt and how I continue to feel in our marriage. I feel loved, I feel cherished, I feel undeniably his." -Jordane

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Page Arizona Anniversary Photo Shoot // Brett x Austin // Best Locations in Arizona for Photography

when you celebrate your anniversary with an epic trip each year, why not remember it with photos? brett (sweetest human ever) reached out and asked for an anni shoot in page, arizona to celebrate their four year wedding anniversary. of course I love the spontaneity and hopped on a plane to go shoot this fun loving couple. southern utah and northern arizona doesn't dissapoint. 

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