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Artistry & Inspiration

Our maiden voyage in our new Casita Travel Trailer was a huge success! Being wedding photographers who also own an event space has been such a gift in our lives, but for the past seven or so months, it’s been a curse. Who could have anticipated a virus would change our lives so dramatically? We […]

During our wedding, I got to walk down the aisle to the song, “Thousand Years”. You know the one…from Twilight. Say what you will, but seeing Lindsay and walking toward our future to those sweet words was one of the most powerful moments in my life. I enjoyed the movies, loved the books, and adored […]

This wedding was flawless. The couple, the family & friends, the venue, the details, all were incredible. The last few photo jobs we’ve had have been so good, it’s made me stop and think about how lucky we are. After the gratitude settles in and I get to enjoy it for a bit, I start […]

When Brittany and Alina told us they were getting married at a Lavender Farm, we couldn’t wait! I didn’t even know we had one close. Turns out Lavender Ridge is located just a few miles outside downtown Reno, NV. And it’s lovely. Photographing mid-day in the sun was something I never wanted to do before […]

Lindsay was gone visiting family in Oregon and I was invited by Mackenzie to tour Casino Mine Ranch. We became friends working with Mackenzie on a number of occasions where she’s done event styling. I didn’t know she also represented a gorgeous winery in Amador County. I’m not nervous to go places by myself, but […]

Every time I pick up a film camera, I’m 14 years old again. Dad bought me a Canon A1 when I got into highschool and I was hooked. I didn’t believe

Lindsay and I have been trying to make babies for a few years now. We’ve been able to get pregnant a few times, but staying pregnant has been more trying. One of the most difficult challenges of my life has been to be happy for friends and family who have successful pregnancies. I want to be happy, I really do, but instead, I battle being heartbroken and sad and jealous.

In 2015, when Debbie and Larry gave me an old Mamiya C3 camera for my birthday, I didn’t know what I was going to do with it. I hadn’t picked up a film camera in so many years and I was really nervous. Don’t get me wrong-I was over the moon to have it.

We have too much fun together. And when I say, “we”, I mean, Lindsay, Liani, Mackenzie, and me (AKA: the Sister Wives). We got to go to L.A. last weekend and eat, drink, and be merry all over the city. A big shout out to Mackenzie for navigating our trip, Liani for…

We got to go to Palm Springs a few months ago and it. was. beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such soft light and lovely colors. Nor have I ever seen a hummingbird sitting on her nest in a cactus-WHAT?!?! Yes, look closely 🙂 Family friends, Mike and Grant, live in this condo from […]

Artistry & Inspiration

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