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It is no secret I adore my nieces and nephews. I think being an auntie is one of my most favorite things EVER! I love getting to see them grow, develop their little personalities, and be a part of their lives. I think as a sister too, it has been amazing to see my sisters […]

Kids, Uncategorized

Adventures with Boston + Carson

4/17/15

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Their story is as romantic as all get out. I for one being a hopeless romantic at heart, just love these two for it! You see, Matt and Alli actually eloped in Georgia a year before their wedding you’re about to see!!! Isn’t that exciting?! They were engaged, but with Matt due to leave for […]

Wedding

Merced, California Wedding: Matthew + Allison

4/15/15

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It’s Monday and my heart is full from this past weekend! Saturday, we celebrated a wedding for my cousin who married his beautiful bride at the Vizcaya in Sacramento and yesterday, we headed to Visalia for the baptism of my sweet niece, Emma. There was LOTS of miles on the road and little sleep in […]

Newborn

Emma Claire: Newborn Portraits

4/13/15

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Remember this gorgeous family from a few months ago?!? They have since grown by one! The Vasquez family welcomed sweet Luna Estrella to the world, and she is absolutely beautiful! Pouty lips, hazel eyes, and just the sweetest smiles!    The Vasquez family invited me to into their beautiful home to document the newest member […]

Family

merced at home family session vasquez family

3/30/15

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How do I even begin to describe this day in words? The beautiful venue, covered in royal blues and golden hues. The sweetest details woven in the ceremony and handmade on every table. The hundreds of people gathered together on this warm spring day, praying over these two and clapping as they kissed for the […]

Wedding

koetsier ranch Wedding: Joey + Christina

3/25/15

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I first met Shayla last summer while shooting a wedding in Washington. Shayla is a photographer in the Pasco area and I was (thankfully) referred her way while I was looking for a second shooter to help with the wedding I was going to be shooting there. Yet another reason I love photography so much […]

Maternity

pasco washington maternity portraits

2/23/15

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Oh, these two! So in love! And with Valentine’s Day just a day away, it seemed only fitting to share a few images from my engagement session with Jordan and Elizabeth. I just love everything about this shoot!!! The dreamy light, the soft, romantic feel and THESE two!!!    Seriously, Jordan and Elizabeth are the […]

Engaged

A romantic engagement session: Jordan + Elizabeth

2/12/15

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Ever since their engagement session in San Francisco, I had been looking forward to documenting their wedding. Especially since it was going to be my first time shooting at East Lake Ranch & Vineyards! It is always so exciting to shoot at new new locations and venues, and man oh man, this one was AMAZING! […]

Wedding

eastlake ranch and vineyards: Joe + Melissa

2/03/15

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One of my favorite things to do every new year is make resolutions! Cliche? Maybe. But I love it. No, I lovelovelooooooove it! It makes my insides happy and my wheels upstairs feel like they’re at Disneyland. I’m still working on my goals for 2015. I know, I know, its February, but who says you […]

Engaged

country engagement session: Dylan + Amber

1/30/15

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For the past few years, I’ve developed a little habit I now refer to as my ‘hibernating’. Not exactly like a bear, but sort of. It developed more or less by default. You see, October, November, December are typically my busiest months with photography, so by January, I am pooped. Physically, mentally, creatively exhausted. Needless […]

Personal, Uncategorized

the gift of nothing and the art of hibernating

1/27/15