Traveling has been a passion of mine since I got my first passport at 6 months old (no joke!) I sat on my moms lap and made gaga sounds at the photographer. I started traveling alone at age 6 to visit my Aunt in Missouri every Summer. I haven't stopped since. Where I go, my camera follows. I love experiencing new places and capturing each one in my own way.
Ryan is the head brewer for Barrel Mountain Brewery in Battle Ground, WA so I was stoked to be able to start the engagement session on his home turf with a beer! Jason and I had a blast going all over Vancouver and Portland with these two – always with a beer in our hands!
Melodee’s gorgeous makeup by Whitney Stassi
Samantha + Drew live in Arizona but came back to So Cal for their engagement session with me. We met in Sam’s hometown of Long Beach and I found some new awesome areas I didn’t know existed! Like, who had any idea there was a rad lighthouse right near downtown!? Too cool. I simply cannot wait to see these two again at their wedding in March! 
I’m always happy when a client is up for a morning session, especially in a crowded spot like Balboa Park! There’s something magical about having the whole place virtually to ourselves! And of course we had to include their adorable fur-baby! I met Ale when she was in a wedding I photographed a few years back and was so excited to get to know them better! Their wedding is coming up fast – just over a month! 
Kristina wanted to her engagement shoot to be done at a Mission and suggest the one in Oceanside – which happens to be walking distance to my house! Perfect! I haven’t shot there for years and even discovered new parts! Such a cool property. We headed down to the beach for the most perfect golden light at sunset! 
Lisa + Addison wanted to include their 3 pups in their engagement session and they were so adorable! The three of us bonded over craft beer so it was only natural to grab one at Panama 66 in Balboa Park. That set the mood for the fun and romantic shoot around the park! 
