I photograph people in love, places that inspire love and momentous occasions that celebrate love. However, it may surprise you to know that I’m not a fairytale romantic. Sure, I love the fantasy, but deep down I am a realist who believes that we all just want to be seen and understood as deeply as we see and understand ourselves. When we find someone who does that for us, it is worth capturing, documenting and remembering forever. I hope my photos serve as a reminder of wildly happy times - because when life feels heavy or the luster of ooey-gooey, mushy love dulls; photographs have the power to bring us back together.
For me, a wedding is a living, breathing thing. It has so many moving parts that can shift at any moment. Those unpredictable, unplanned moments are what make your wedding special, and what make my job exciting! It may feel scary not knowing exactly how the day will unfold and the details will look when they all come together, but my strength as a wedding photographer lies in my ability to find the beautiful moments while remaining calm and cool throughout the chaos. Brides have told me I have great energy - and that is the best compliment I have ever received.
I live in Santa Barbara, CA.
I will travel wherever, whenever.