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Ashlyn and Ernesto had a 14 guest elopement at a private residence in Tehama, California. Tehama is a gated community in Carmel Valley with lush green trees and custom houses. The home that they eloped in was like an Italian mansion. It was stunning! The house has neutral colored stones and tall narrow wooden windows. […]

Kristine Farnum is the woman behind Phoenix Feathers Calligraphy, which is a local calligraphy business that seeks to encourage and create for weddings and the everyday. She also assists me the last couple of months. We bond over coffee, chocolate chip cookies, and make each other laugh while we’re suffering through a Barre class together. […]

Kristen and Mike’s timeless Tehama Golf Club Wedding was filled with elegant details and natural light. Their love for each other enriched every moment of their wedding day, and they centered their wedding experience on their family. Here are some details of their story and the day… A Modern Love Story Kristen and Mike lived […]

Now that you guys have gotten to know me better and heard about my journey with cancer (see here), I want to invite you to a local fundraiser in Carmel Valley, California that I am hosting! I am teaming up with Cyclebar Carmel Rancho this Sunday, May 26, for an Ocular Melanoma fundraiser. Cyclebar Carmel […]

I’ve been opening up about my Ocular Melanoma cancer experience (see here and here), and wanted to finish this series by talking about some basic facts about the disease and helping you know the warning signs. Ocular Melanoma Facts Here’s a snippet from the OMF website: Ocular melanoma is the most common primary cancer of […]

Friedman Farms sits in Northeast Pennsylvania with a rustic red barn that overlooks acres of lush green farmland. Erin and Gerard chose to get married at this beautiful venue, and I was so excited to be a part of their Rustic Friedman Farms wedding! East Coast weddings are special to me since I am from […]

It’s been impossible for me to separate a cancer diagnosis from fear. Between moving from coast to coast (and then back again), appointments, surgery, risks, and medications- how could I not get scared? These were my three main fears that I revisited time and time again throughout my experience: The Fear of Not Photographing, Again […]

Carmel Valley Ranch is the second venue we are featuring in our Venue Feature Series. CVR is an incredible venue with 500 acres of sprawling hills, viewpoints, and beauty. Carmel Valley Ranch offers the premiere full weekend experience. It is perfect for the bride that wants an all inclusive space with plenty to do and […]

Trauma was never meant to be experienced alone. There are so many possible emotional, mental, and physical ways to spiral; it’s easy to lost hope. Having friends and family hold your hand through each step of the way is critical. My support system helped me see that the glass was half full and not half […]

Danielle and Josh had a Big Sur River Inn wedding on a perfect and sunny day in Northern California. There were two different sites: Riverside Camping Grounds and Cabins as well as the Big Sur River Inn Campgrounds. Josh proposed to Danielle in Point Lobos, so it was important for them to have a ceremony […]