Placerville

I was warned Tyler would be a handful, trying to get any two and a half year old to sit still is a challenge of its own. But what a cutie! Within the first five minutes I had my shot, a perfect family photo. Tyler and Brianna, his eight year old sister, must have been practicing their picture posing because both of them had it down. All evening Tyler showed off his dimples and Brianna her smile. What a beautiful family. Our evening continued with playing in the park at Larsen Apple Barn; running, tumbling down the hill, twirling like…

Allison and Craig enjoyed their beautiful early afternoon wedding at Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast in Coloma. It was a gorgeous and very warm day with a sit down lunch on the deck with close friends and family overlooking the Coloma canyon. Allison’s dress traveled from Nevada to England (where the couple live) to California for the big day! Craig loves cars and rented the finest Mercedes they would give him, for their big day. Congratulations Allison and Craig.   Assistant: Jerri Nokes | Venue:  Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast

I had another great evening at Sly Park lake enjoying the wonderful light during an engagement session with Bill and Stephanie. They have been together for four years and are counting down the days/minutes to their all-day celebration at Stephanie’s parents home in Placerville. Bill and Stephanie are fun and fun with each other. Stephanie is super easy going and a natural beauty. When Bill is not helping to plan the wedding(ie construction at the Cutter home) he is out on the river on his jet ski. He has invited me to join him and his friends, to photograph them…

I have been so lucky to have had amazing assistants over the years.  Anna, my assistant of two years is beginning a new adventure in South Carolina,  and I am excited to begin my own, new adventure with three wonderful ladies to help me out.  Let me introduce Rita, Amy and Jerri!    I am so excited to have Rita as my new office manager. If you know Rita, you love Rita and know just how kind and helpful (and smart) she is! I’m really looking forward to working with her! Name? Rita Sign? Cancer Dream car?  A Lexus RX…

When a Fausel relative gets married it’s a big deal and this time it Mark and Sharlot’s turn. This was day two of my Fasuel Ranch Extravaganza with Deanna of Fausel Ranch, Dottie of Camino Flower Shop, and John of Old Town Grill. Chad Stalzer Productions joined us as well for the day – gotta love having a fun team to work with. The ranch couldn’t have been any more beautiful and neither could the bride! The night started with wine tasting in the barn where the couple could greet their guests prior to their ceremony- what a special touch! The…

What can I say about Matt and Alex’s wedding? This was day one of my ‘Fausel Ranch Extravaganza’ with Deanna of Fausel Ranch, Dottie of Camino Flower Shop, John of Old Town Grill, and I all working two weddings back to back. I’ve known both Matt and Alex for a few years now, and their wedding seemed like a giant reunion of past couples and families all there to celebrate the two of them. I had three past couples in attendance that day – John & Elisha, Matt & Gretchen, and Aaron & Ashley, along with many of the guests…

Congratulations Sandi, to you and Terry. The joy and happiness between you is palpable. Thanks for sharing some of it with me on your special day! Enjoy the rest of your summer and we’ll see you when school starts again (while it is still summer-haha).  Peace! All of your proofs will be up in the next day or so!  

I’ve known Ashley for at least a good 8 years and it is truly amazing to see these kids grow up right before your own eyes. Being the individual that she is, Ashley introduced me to a new location for her photographs. She loved it and was comfortable there. For me, I love discovering new spots…the adventure of new spots! I enjoyed Ashley’s earthy spirit and am excited to learn of the gifts she offers this world in the coming years. Congratulations Ashley. Click Here to View your Slideshow!

Marisa and Juan celebrated their marriage with an intimate ceremony at Holy Trinity Parish in El Dorado Hills, surrounded by family and friends. You could tell just by the way they laughed with one another how happy they were to be getting married. We lucked out as the peach trees at Fausel Ranch were in full bloom, and with Deanna’s generosity, made for a beautiful first-look. The days events ended with a celebratory fiesta at Q’bole in Folsom. I loved the energy between these two, loved the peach trees, and loved having such a beautiful wedding to start the year…