Beautiful Sofia. We had originally met at 24 Carrot Farm for their gorgeous flower backdrop but we got started a little late. Just as the last little bit of sun was tucking away over the hillside and Sofia drove in, we decided to split her session so we did half of it up at Sly Park Lake where the light lingers a little longer and then came back to 24 Carrot the next day, a little earlier for the flowers and some warm sunshine. It worked out great and I was happy to accommodate Sofia as her family have been…

A few years back I had the pleasure of photographing Alec’s sister, Ally. This time around it was for Alec, the youngest of Avis and Andy.  As my friends and clientele know, I’m a music lover. When Alec wanted to include his drum kit and drumming in his senior photographs, I was “jazzed”. And then, I was only a little surprised, “Wait, we’re headed down to the river with his kit?” Yes, we were with the help of his roadie parents. However, as Quincy Jones said, “There are two things you can’t live without. Water and music” and it appears…

THANK YOU EL DORADO COUNTY! for voting for me as BEST FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER and also third in WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY! What an honor! They say that “doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life”- and I am so honored for the abundance that your friendship and support has provided for me and my family over the last 24 years. From pregnancy to birth to newborns to kids to families to high school seniors, to engagements to weddings and sometimes back around again. What a ride it has been! Fall Family photographs are in full swing. Let’s…

As some lucky people do (https://people.com/home/1-50-people-find-love-airplane/), Catherine and Mike met on a Southwest flight on a winter day leaving Denver. Mike had lost his wife two years earlier and Cate was newly single. Mike had a low boarding number and ended up in the very back of the plane in the middle seat next to Catherine. Cate was returning to Sacramento on a work trip as Mike was headed to visit a friend in Coeur d’Alene; he chose the long route with a stop in Sac so he could politely arrive right when the friend got off work. Cate fell…

“And we are starting a new life” was the title of the first photo session blog post that I did with the Skalos family. It’s also the lyric to a great Van Morrison song. At that time the Skalos family were new to Pollock Pines and wanted to document their family. Claire (bear) was a toddler and Ava was a big bump in Shannon’s belly (see the log of posts at the bottom of this one). That was in March of 2022. Over the next 2.5 years, I captured not only Ava’s first year but also their growing family. This…

You studied, you tested, you worked hard for years, and the time is officially here! It’s time to start thinking about senior photographs and I’m eager to collaborate with you to create photographs that you love. As a photographer, I want to make sure you are comfortable and having fun during your session.

I loved getting out with the Sierra Tribal Bellydancers last week for some refreshed marketing photos. While it was a very busy two hours as we ran around and chased the late afternoon light before the sun dipped below the trees,  these ladies were prepared (as was I) and had two camping spots reserved with tents set-up for costume changes and parking.

Karina and Colin will marry this October at a family property in Placerville. It’s going to be a big wedding with lots of guests, but laid back like the vast property they are celebrating on. Karina and her brother Nate were some of my earlier clients when I started my business in El Dorado County. In fact, I must not have started my blog yet as I am unable to find any of their photos in a previous post. I was so honored when Karina reached out about their wedding photography. I’ve had alot of full-circle moments and this is…

After their beautiful and intimate ceremony, we headed to Sly Park Lake for a “just married” photo session. It was fun to run around in my stomping grounds and find the perfect spots to capture their love and to celebrate with them.

by Samantha Iacia, the Knot Updated Jun 28, 2024 What Is a First Look at a Wedding? A first look is a moment when the couple sees each other and spends time together before the ceremony begins. The first look is planned ahead of time and usually takes place at or near the ceremony venue. It’s usually captured on camera by the wedding photographer or videographer to document the excitement and emotion as the couple see each other in their wedding attire for the first time. Superstition says that seeing each other before the ceremony is bad luck, but many…

South Lake Tahoe was this year’s destination and I met up with them right before I took off for a vacation. Their family has a home in Tahoe Keys and they love the area. Who doesn’t? Cooler temps, mountains, meadows, beaches, and sunsets.

We chatted about Leslie’s plan for a fake first look for Dan with their friend Trevor who was all dolled up as a bride. Let’s just say, Dan was very surprised as he shined that big smile knowing that she got him and he fell right into it. Then, when Leslie finally arrived behind Dan for their first look, these two were ready to get married.