Bryan + Lauren | Santa Barbara

Bryan and Lauren drove up with their closest friends and family to Santa Barbara from L.A. to celebrate their love. If you have been to Santa Barbara you know it is a magical place and even more magical at the Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm. They had their first look in a green house amongst a few goats and chickens before heading out to say their vows on the cliffs where you could smell the ocean.

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Making Inclusivity and Diversity a priority

I am a business that commits to being a safe space and seeks to include and advocate for all identities and cultures within wedding photography and engagement services. I commit to doing my best when it comes to recommending vendors who are also aligned with these values. It’s important for businesses to be transparent and make a stance on these issues. If you have any questions or would like to have a conversation please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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How to prepare for your Maternity Session!

First of all - CONGRATULATIONS! There is so much to prepare for when having a baby and the last thing you want is another list of things to do. So know if this feels overwhelming, just skip on ahead to number 8 - just showing up. You do not need the perfect outfit or backdrop - you just need to be you.

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Preparing for your wedding day!

There is so much to remember when going into your wedding day - being prepared can make the day go as smoothly as possible! Here are some tips I have learned from shooting weddings over the past several years.

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Session at the Sand Dunes with Nabilla and Alex

Nabilla and Alex had never been to the Sand Dunes which was super exciting for me. To be with someone when they experience this place for the first time is like Christmas morning - I can’t think of how to describe it. When you are in the middle of the dunes surrounded by sand and amazing views there is nothing wrong with the world. There is no pandemic or injustice or wild fires. Just sand. Ha. At least this is how I feel. It is magical.

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Kana + Jake Engaged in Denver

OHHHH and a surprise to all of us (except Jake of course) - they got engaged at dinner! WHAAA! Kana texted that they were running a few min late bc (see photo below). A fun couples session just turned into an engagement session - and let me tell you the “just got engaged” look - looks pretty damn good on these two.

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Proposal + Pizza

Marissa’s friends were putting together a small going away party but little did she know it would also be an engagement party! Maurice specifically wanted to propose in front of Union Station as that was their first date.

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