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A Napa Valley Dream: The Siemen’s Elegant Vineyard Wedding

A Napa Valley Dream: The Siemen’s Elegant Vineyard Wedding

A Napa Valley Dream: The Siemen’s Elegant Vineyard Wedding

An Intimate Napa Valley Evening: The Schwab’s Elegant Wedding Rehearsal Dinner in California

An Intimate Napa Valley Evening: The Schwab’s Elegant Wedding Rehearsal Dinner in California

An Intimate Napa Valley Evening: The Schwab’s Elegant Wedding Rehearsal Dinner in California

A Napa Valley Celebration: Gabi and Diego’s Timeless Church Wedding in California

A Napa Valley Celebration: Gabi and Diego’s Timeless Church Wedding in California

A Napa Valley Celebration: Gabi and Diego’s Timeless Church Wedding in California

A Benicia Fairytale: Young’s Elegant Wedding at the Jefferson Mansion in California

A Benicia Fairytale: Young’s Elegant Wedding at the Jefferson Mansion in California

A Benicia Fairytale: Young’s Elegant Wedding at the Jefferson Mansion in California

A Benicia Wedding: The Tylers’ Cultural Big Day at the Jefferson Mansion in California

A Benicia Wedding: The Tylers’ Cultural Big Day at the Jefferson Mansion in California

A Benicia Wedding: The Tylers’ Cultural Big Day at the Jefferson Mansion in California

A Joyful Celebration: Jami and Dan’s Santa Cruz Mountains Wedding with Ocean Views

A Joyful Celebration: Jami and Dan’s Santa Cruz Mountains Wedding with Ocean Views

A Joyful Celebration: Jami and Dan’s Santa Cruz Mountains Wedding with Ocean Views

A Magical Redwood Wedding: The McDaniels’ Intimate Celebration in Sonoma, California

A Magical Redwood Wedding: The McDaniels’ Intimate Celebration in Sonoma, California

A Magical Redwood Wedding: The McDaniels’ Intimate Celebration in Sonoma, California

A Charming Backyard Farm Wedding: Stephanie and Jason’s Cozy Napa Celebration

A Charming Backyard Farm Wedding: Stephanie and Jason’s Cozy Napa Celebration

A Charming Backyard Farm Wedding: Stephanie and Jason’s Cozy Napa Celebration

A Timeless Celebration: A Napa Valley 25-Year Vow Renewal Filled with Love

A Timeless Celebration: A Napa Valley 25-Year Vow Renewal Filled with Love

A Timeless Celebration: A Napa Valley 25-Year Vow Renewal Filled with Love

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Hand in hand through the redwoods, wrapped in stillness and sunlight. The path may twist and turn, but love like this always finds its way. Planning your own dreamy forest session? Let’s make it unforgettable. DM me to book.

Hand in hand through the redwoods, wrapped in stillness and sunlight. The path may twist and turn, but love like this always finds its way. Planning your own dreamy forest session? Let’s make it unforgettable. DM me to book.

Sister giggles and endless tickle fights 😂💖 Nothing beats capturing those spontaneous moments of pure joy and sibling love. The kind of laughter that lights up the whole room and fills your heart.

Want photos that show the real, silly, beautiful bond your family shares? Let’s make some magic happen!

Sister giggles and endless tickle fights 😂💖 Nothing beats capturing those spontaneous moments of pure joy and sibling love. The kind of laughter that lights up the whole room and fills your heart.

Want photos that show the real, silly, beautiful bond your family shares? Let’s make some magic happen!

Love that stands the test of time 💕✨ After decades of shared memories, laughter, and growth, this beautiful couple renewed their vows — proving that true love only grows deeper with each passing year.

Capturing vow renewals like this is such an honor — moments filled with reflection, joy, and a lifetime of togetherness. Ready to celebrate your own love story, no matter the chapter? Let’s create memories that last forever.

Love that stands the test of time 💕✨ After decades of shared memories, laughter, and growth, this beautiful couple renewed their vows — proving that true love only grows deeper with each passing year.

Capturing vow renewals like this is such an honor — moments filled with reflection, joy, and a lifetime of togetherness. Ready to celebrate your own love story, no matter the chapter? Let’s create memories that last forever.

When every detail tells a story 🎨✨ This wedding decor brought together the most stunning color palette — soft hues and bold accents blending effortlessly to create pure magic. From florals to table settings, it’s the little touches that make your day unforgettable.

If you’re dreaming of wedding photos that capture all the style and emotion, let’s bring your vision to life.

When every detail tells a story 🎨✨ This wedding decor brought together the most stunning color palette — soft hues and bold accents blending effortlessly to create pure magic. From florals to table settings, it’s the little touches that make your day unforgettable.

If you’re dreaming of wedding photos that capture all the style and emotion, let’s bring your vision to life.

Golden hour glow and hearts connected ✨❤️ This tender moment of forehead touches and sun flare magic perfectly captures the quiet love between two souls. There’s something so powerful in those little gestures that speak volumes.

If you want your own love story captured with natural light and real emotion, let’s make magic together.

Golden hour glow and hearts connected ✨❤️ This tender moment of forehead touches and sun flare magic perfectly captures the quiet love between two souls. There’s something so powerful in those little gestures that speak volumes.

If you want your own love story captured with natural light and real emotion, let’s make magic together.

A little love from big brother and sister 💕👶 This close-up moment of pure family connection — their sweet kisses on mom’s belly — is everything. The anticipation, the excitement, the growing bond before baby even arrives.

Capturing these intimate family moments during pregnancy is such a joy. Ready to preserve your own story of love and growth? Let’s create magic together.

A little love from big brother and sister 💕👶 This close-up moment of pure family connection — their sweet kisses on mom’s belly — is everything. The anticipation, the excitement, the growing bond before baby even arrives.

Capturing these intimate family moments during pregnancy is such a joy. Ready to preserve your own story of love and growth? Let’s create magic together.

Just a little girl, her favorite stuffy, and a whole world of wonder 🧸🌿 Sitting on a quiet footbridge, she reminded me how magical childhood really is — full of imagination, heart, and the tiniest details that matter most.

These are the moments we’ll never want to forget — and I’m here to help you freeze them forever.

Just a little girl, her favorite stuffy, and a whole world of wonder 🧸🌿 Sitting on a quiet footbridge, she reminded me how magical childhood really is — full of imagination, heart, and the tiniest details that matter most.

These are the moments we’ll never want to forget — and I’m here to help you freeze them forever.

The quiet before the magic ✨💍 Moments before their first look, hearts racing, eyes closed, and love wrapped around every breath. It’s those in-between moments — full of anticipation and emotion — that tell the real story of a wedding day.

Capturing the energy right before the big reveal is one of my favorite parts of the day. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s unforgettable.

The quiet before the magic ✨💍 Moments before their first look, hearts racing, eyes closed, and love wrapped around every breath. It’s those in-between moments — full of anticipation and emotion — that tell the real story of a wedding day.

Capturing the energy right before the big reveal is one of my favorite parts of the day. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s unforgettable.

Big claps for the cutest little moment 👏💙 This happy guy stole the show with his big smiles and even bigger personality. There’s nothing like capturing the joy of childhood in action!

Want photos that celebrate the real, candid magic of your little ones? Let’s make it happen.

Big claps for the cutest little moment 👏💙 This happy guy stole the show with his big smiles and even bigger personality. There’s nothing like capturing the joy of childhood in action!

Want photos that celebrate the real, candid magic of your little ones? Let’s make it happen.

Three generations. One beautiful story. ✨📸 This extended family session was full of laughter, love, and the kind of moments that only happen when everyone’s together.

From grandparents to grandbabies, capturing this legacy in photos is what it’s all about. Because time flies — and these are the memories that matter most.

Three generations. One beautiful story. ✨📸 This extended family session was full of laughter, love, and the kind of moments that only happen when everyone’s together.

From grandparents to grandbabies, capturing this legacy in photos is what it’s all about. Because time flies — and these are the memories that matter most.

From “I do” in Napa to desert adventures with their little one in Arizona — getting to capture this couple’s love story as it grows is the greatest honor 💛

I first met these two on their wedding day, and now here we are, years later, documenting their beautiful family in the heart of the Arizona desert. The scenery may change, but the love? Still just as strong.

From “I do” in Napa to desert adventures with their little one in Arizona — getting to capture this couple’s love story as it grows is the greatest honor 💛

I first met these two on their wedding day, and now here we are, years later, documenting their beautiful family in the heart of the Arizona desert. The scenery may change, but the love? Still just as strong.

Walking into forever hand in hand 💍✨ This beautiful bride and groom glowing with pure joy as they take those first steps together down the aisle. Moments like these are the heart of every wedding day — full of love, hope, and new beginnings.

Ready to capture your own wedding story with all the emotion and magic? I’m here to make it unforgettable.

Walking into forever hand in hand 💍✨ This beautiful bride and groom glowing with pure joy as they take those first steps together down the aisle. Moments like these are the heart of every wedding day — full of love, hope, and new beginnings.

Ready to capture your own wedding story with all the emotion and magic? I’m here to make it unforgettable.

Home is where the heart is 💙🏡 Capturing these sweet everyday moments with a mama and her three boys — the giggles, snuggles, and all the love that fills the room. Newborn cuddles and big brother smiles, perfectly imperfect and full of life.

If you want authentic family photos that tell your unique story, let’s bring your home to life through the lens!

Home is where the heart is 💙🏡 Capturing these sweet everyday moments with a mama and her three boys — the giggles, snuggles, and all the love that fills the room. Newborn cuddles and big brother smiles, perfectly imperfect and full of life.

If you want authentic family photos that tell your unique story, let’s bring your home to life through the lens!

Just a whisper of a kiss beneath the towering redwoods 🌲❤️ The kind of love that feels both timeless and electric, captured perfectly in this magical forest moment.

Couples sessions in nature like this bring out all the raw, beautiful emotion — and I’m here to freeze those feelings forever. Ready for your own redwood love story? Let’s create magic together.

Just a whisper of a kiss beneath the towering redwoods 🌲❤️ The kind of love that feels both timeless and electric, captured perfectly in this magical forest moment.

Couples sessions in nature like this bring out all the raw, beautiful emotion — and I’m here to freeze those feelings forever. Ready for your own redwood love story? Let’s create magic together.

Pure golden moments 🍂🌸 This sweet girl and her delicate flower stole my heart during this session. There’s something so magical about childhood captured in soft light and warm colors.

If you want timeless photos of your little ones that you’ll treasure forever, I’m here to help you create those memories! 💛

Pure golden moments 🍂🌸 This sweet girl and her delicate flower stole my heart during this session. There’s something so magical about childhood captured in soft light and warm colors.

If you want timeless photos of your little ones that you’ll treasure forever, I’m here to help you create those memories! 💛

She said YES to forever 💍💫 This beautiful proposal session on the beach was pure magic — twirling, laughter, and that unforgettable moment when love takes center stage. Capturing these milestone memories is what I live for. ❤️

If you’re planning your own proposal or engagement shoot, let’s make your love story unforgettable!

She said YES to forever 💍💫 This beautiful proposal session on the beach was pure magic — twirling, laughter, and that unforgettable moment when love takes center stage. Capturing these milestone memories is what I live for. ❤️

If you’re planning your own proposal or engagement shoot, let’s make your love story unforgettable!

All the quiet, tender moments between “I do” and the dance floor — like this sweet cuddle on the couch — are what tell the real love story. 💕

This beautiful couple showed me that wedding days are just as much about the stolen, soft seconds as they are about the big celebrations. If you want your love story captured with heart and authenticity, I’m your photographer.

All the quiet, tender moments between “I do” and the dance floor — like this sweet cuddle on the couch — are what tell the real love story. 💕

This beautiful couple showed me that wedding days are just as much about the stolen, soft seconds as they are about the big celebrations. If you want your love story captured with heart and authenticity, I’m your photographer.

Thirty, thriving, and glowing ✨🎂 This stunning birthday girl celebrated her big 3-0 with style, candles, and all the sparkle — and yes, I captured every radiant moment in the studio!

If you’re ready to mark your milestones with a photoshoot that’s all about YOU, let’s make it happen. Because every birthday deserves to be unforgettable! 🎉💖

Thirty, thriving, and glowing ✨🎂 This stunning birthday girl celebrated her big 3-0 with style, candles, and all the sparkle — and yes, I captured every radiant moment in the studio!

If you’re ready to mark your milestones with a photoshoot that’s all about YOU, let’s make it happen. Because every birthday deserves to be unforgettable! 🎉💖

Desert dreams and growing love 🌵✨ This radiant couple brought all the glow to their maternity session right in the heart of the Petrified Forest. That giant cactus? The perfect natural backdrop for new beginnings and endless possibilities.

Maternity photos should feel as magical and unique as your journey — and I’m here to make sure every moment shines. Ready to celebrate your bump with an unforgettable session? Let’s chat! 🤰💫

Desert dreams and growing love 🌵✨ This radiant couple brought all the glow to their maternity session right in the heart of the Petrified Forest. That giant cactus? The perfect natural backdrop for new beginnings and endless possibilities.

Maternity photos should feel as magical and unique as your journey — and I’m here to make sure every moment shines. Ready to celebrate your bump with an unforgettable session? Let’s chat! 🤰💫

This right here? The real magic.✨

Two proud parents, one joyful little guy, and a whole lot of love packed into one frame. Capturing these in-between, heart-bursting moments is what I live for — no stiff poses, just your family being exactly who you are.💛

If you’ve been putting off family photos, here’s your sign to freeze this season before it slips by!

This right here? The real magic.✨

Two proud parents, one joyful little guy, and a whole lot of love packed into one frame. Capturing these in-between, heart-bursting moments is what I live for — no stiff poses, just your family being exactly who you are.💛

If you’ve been putting off family photos, here’s your sign to freeze this season before it slips by!

Tiny details, big moments 💥 This custom popper was part of the couple’s wedding favors — and YES, it made the most epic send-off down the aisle! These two wanted fun, joy, and a burst of confetti magic to kick off their forever, and honestly? Mission accomplished.💍✨

Weddings are all about the details that tell your story — and I’m here to capture every last one. 🎉

Tiny details, big moments 💥 This custom popper was part of the couple’s wedding favors — and YES, it made the most epic send-off down the aisle! These two wanted fun, joy, and a burst of confetti magic to kick off their forever, and honestly? Mission accomplished.💍✨

Weddings are all about the details that tell your story — and I’m here to capture every last one. 🎉

Weddings at the Jefferson mansion in Benicia honestly are always breathtaking… But you can’t tell me this stunning bride doesn’t just make it 1 million times better!

Weddings at the Jefferson mansion in Benicia honestly are always breathtaking… But you can’t tell me this stunning bride doesn’t just make it 1 million times better!

✨Snuggles and sandy toes — the kind of moments that make my heart burst. This beautiful mama and her girls gave me all the feels during their beach session. The wind, the giggles, the golden light — pure magic.💛

Family photography like this reminds me why I do what I do. If you’ve been thinking about updating your family photos, this is your sign! 📸✨

✨Snuggles and sandy toes — the kind of moments that make my heart burst. This beautiful mama and her girls gave me all the feels during their beach session. The wind, the giggles, the golden light — pure magic.💛

Family photography like this reminds me why I do what I do. If you’ve been thinking about updating your family photos, this is your sign! 📸✨

When love looks this effortless, my job is easy. 💫 Capturing the kind of moments you’ll frame forever.

When love looks this effortless, my job is easy. 💫 Capturing the kind of moments you’ll frame forever.

Captured a moment they’ll never forget… 💫 Baby #4 is on the way! 🤍 This beautiful family is growing again, and I had the honor of filming their surprise pregnancy announcement.

These are the moments that matter most. 💛
Tap the sound on and grab a tissue! 🎥✨
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#PregnancyAnnouncement #FamilyOfSix #VideographyWithHeart #LifestylePhotographer #BigFamilyJoy #CapturedWithLove #BabyOnTheWay

Captured a moment they’ll never forget… 💫 Baby #4 is on the way! 🤍 This beautiful family is growing again, and I had the honor of filming their surprise pregnancy announcement.

These are the moments that matter most. 💛
Tap the sound on and grab a tissue! 🎥✨
#fairfieldphotographer #vacavillephotographer #solanocountyphotographer #napaphotographer #napavalleyphotographer
#PregnancyAnnouncement #FamilyOfSix #VideographyWithHeart #LifestylePhotographer #BigFamilyJoy #CapturedWithLove #BabyOnTheWay

One of my favorite groomsmen poses to do lol

One of my favorite groomsmen poses to do lol

This is your sign to BOOK THE BOUDOIR SESSION! I have several studio locations to make it convenient for you!

This is your sign to BOOK THE BOUDOIR SESSION! I have several studio locations to make it convenient for you!

Lets go capture some stunning moments in this beautiful weather!

Lets go capture some stunning moments in this beautiful weather!

The most stunning 'I do" crew!

The most stunning 'I do" crew!

You know what they say- April showers bring May flowers!

You know what they say- April showers bring May flowers!

I'm not sure I'll ever get over how stunning this gallery turned out!

I'm not sure I'll ever get over how stunning this gallery turned out!

As we all start to defrost from winter, don't forget to have me at all your summer parties capturing the good times rolling!

As we all start to defrost from winter, don't forget to have me at all your summer parties capturing the good times rolling!

The joy in this moment captured is palpable!

The joy in this moment captured is palpable!

Anyone else loving the feeling of defrosting now that the sun is back?!

Anyone else loving the feeling of defrosting now that the sun is back?!

Have you booked your $100 mini session at the willow tree location yet?! Time is running out, link in bio to grab yours!

Have you booked your $100 mini session at the willow tree location yet?! Time is running out, link in bio to grab yours!

I cant look at this photo without smiling!

I cant look at this photo without smiling!

I will NEVER get over this location, someone book an ocean bliss session so we can go back!

I will NEVER get over this location, someone book an ocean bliss session so we can go back!

mini sessions are the perfect opportunity to capture every stage! $100 mini sessions 4/6 and 4/12 link in bio to book!

mini sessions are the perfect opportunity to capture every stage! $100 mini sessions 4/6 and 4/12 link in bio to book!

Have you booked your $100 spring mini session yet? Link in bio!

Have you booked your $100 spring mini session yet? Link in bio!

I'm not sure I'll ever be able to get over how cute Mister Ever is!

I'm not sure I'll ever be able to get over how cute Mister Ever is!

Lifestyle sessions are just so special with newborns <3

Lifestyle sessions are just so special with newborns <3

PLEASE BRING YOUR FUR BABIES TO OUR SESSIONS!

PLEASE BRING YOUR FUR BABIES TO OUR SESSIONS!

Spring is *almost* springing! Have you snagged a spring mini session yet?!

Spring is *almost* springing! Have you snagged a spring mini session yet?!

That look before the first kiss that begins forever!

That look before the first kiss that begins forever!

When is the last time your family took photos?

When is the last time your family took photos?

Let go play in the water! Beach sessions are so special, and I have 3 of the most breathtaking ocean beach spots to choose from! Link in bio for more deets!

Let go play in the water! Beach sessions are so special, and I have 3 of the most breathtaking ocean beach spots to choose from! Link in bio for more deets!

2025 BRIDES! I CANNOT WAIT TO MEET YOU!

2025 BRIDES! I CANNOT WAIT TO MEET YOU!

These colors. This lighting. Excuse me, I just drooled on my screen.

These colors. This lighting. Excuse me, I just drooled on my screen.

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