Sofia and Andre ~ Camp Nauvoo

Sofia & Andre’s Camp Nauvoo Wedding in Placerville This season, I’ve found myself falling in love with smaller, more intimate weddings — the kind where every guest, every laugh, and every detail feels personal. Sofia and Andre’s celebration at Camp Nauvoo in Placerville was exactly that. Tucked along Weber Creek, this beautiful, wooded venue offered the perfect balance of nature and community. Guests camped along the creek, shared in each other’s company, and enjoyed the easy rhythm of a weekend away from the city. What made this day truly memorable wasn’t just the setting — though the afternoon light filtering

Christian and Courtney in Hope Valley

As a photographer, you get to witness a lot of love—but every so often, you get to capture something that really sparks your creativity. Courtney and Christian’s engagement session in the golden aspens of Hope Valley was just one of those moments. Their story spans decades: once each other’s first loves, life took them in different directions, only to bring them back together when the timing was finally right. There was something so effortless about the way they moved through the landscape. It wasn’t just a photo shoot; it was witnessing kismet in real time. Their connection is effortless and

Jack and Dana – Miss Behavin’

Some of my favorite things and all at once-so energizing! Out on the water, late afternoon light, cool, old, and impeccably maintained Besotes boat, and the son of some dear friends whom I’ve been photographing since their kids were tiny. JACK IS ENGAGED! Isn’t he still an eighth grader at Sierra Ridge? Ok- I digress. I got to meet Dana, who is awesome, beautiful and kind, just like Jack said, as we drove together up to Ice House Lake. Self-admittedly, they are both a little camera-shy, so I appreciated knowing Jack well enough to joke around with him, which I