Carpinteria Engagement Photos | Michelle+Miguel

Couple hugging during their Carpinteria engagement photos.

Miguel and Michelle met during their first year of college, and have been inseparable ever since. We photographed their Carpinteria engagement photos at Michelle’s boss’s gorgeous estate–with a vineyard included! The lighting was amazing, the views were beautiful, and the couple was adoringly romantic! How did Miguel propose? “It took me a long time to...

San Ysidro Ranch Wedding | Cindy+Paul

Newlyweds embracing in the rose garden at San Ysidro Ranch.

The Santa Barbara Courthouse and San Ysidro Ranch…two of the best spots in the Santa Barbara area to get married, and Paul+Cindy got them both! And the two locations could not have been a better match for the duo. From Cindy: “We were searching for an intimate venue and the Wine Cellar at San Ysidro...

Glen Annie Golf Club Wedding | Sara+Sam

Bride and groom holding each other at Glen Annie Golf Course wedding.

From their engagement session location choice, I knew Glen Annie Golf Club was the perfect fit for Sam+Sara’s wedding. These nature lovers celebrated their classic wedding in the Goleta foothills, surrounded by family and friends. The sun kept peeking in between magnificent clouds, which helped create a dramatic and unique setting for the day. I...

Ennisbrook Trail, Montecito, Engagement Photos | Nikki+Gerry

Couple embraces at Ennisbrook trail in Montecito, California.

“He invited me over for dinner…and laid the charm on thick that night…needless to say we have been inseparable ever since!” Gerry and Nikki chose the Ennisbrook Trail in Montecito for their engagement session. From Nikki, “Ennisbrook was perfect because we both love Montecito and all the beautiful nature in the area. The flowers that...

Hawaii Beach Boudoir | Ria

Boudoir photoshoot at Secret Beach during sunset, in Oahu, Hawaii.

Ria is proof that the mantra ‘less is more’ is not always true–One does not have to bare it all to be sexy, as this beautiful mom of two proves. Ria is a fellow photographer and great friend, and I was honored to photograph intimate boudoir photos for her while I visited her and her...

Gerry Ranch Wedding | Adrienne+Andy

Bride and groom kissing at Gerry Ranch wedding.

Rain or cane, nothing was going to stop Adrienne+Andy from getting married! From on and off rain throughout the day to Andy breaking his heel the day before the wedding, the duo’s Gerry Ranch wedding was one for the books! In between tears of happiness, the two could not stop smiling–they were truly made for...

Wedding Cake Inspiration | Naked Wedding Cake

Hawaiian themed naked wedding cake on Lanikai Beach

As naughty as this trend may sound, the naked cake is picking up steam, and with good reason. By forgoing an outer layer of icing, it highlights the artistic capabilities of your baker and the natural look of your cake. This helps show off the texture and color of your cake. Add natural elements, like...

Santa Barbara Wine Cask Wedding | Donna+George

Married couple poses at the Santa Barbara Courtho

“Our wedding day will be one of our most memorable days as a couple because we felt the love and support of our family and friends…” Intimate. Emotional. Bonding. George+Donna’s wedding day fell perfectly in to place–the two wanted to celebrate their union with the family and friends who mattered most to them, in a...