Tropical Oasis wedding venue in Oceanside, California Brooke and Jayden’s wedding day at the Botanica in Oceanside was so special. I am SO honored I got to photograph it. They got married at the Botanica, which is a gorgeous Trademark wedding venue. Following is the description Botanica has on their website https://trademarkvenues.com/botanica/. “This hidden tropical […]

Let’s be honest, when we go to a wedding we are all eager to see the bride walk down the aisle in her beautiful wedding dress! But for a bride finding the dress can be a lot of pressure. Is it too sparkly? Do I want to be traditional? What kind of straps do I […]

If you are ever thinking about an elopement in Southern California, La Jolla is a great coastal destination! The beaches of La Jolla have some of the absolute best views. When you choose to have an elopement in La Jolla you are getting so many scenery options! This scenery includes beach fronts, caves, sea cliffs, […]

This was the cutest engagement session in San Clemente! Monica and Brad are the sweetest people. They love Jesus and all people so well! They are intentional and have a gift of making you feel special when you are around them. Monica is a wedding planner for Detailsdarling.com. Thus, serving, loving, and hosting people is […]

Yosemite is one of the favorite California elopement locations, and it’s no wonder why. Surrounded by beautiful Sequoia trees and awe-worthy mountains, it is indisputably gorgeous. Today, I’m sharing phots from Yosemite Valley, which has stunning evergreens with the mountains in the background. Some other awesome elopement locations to check out are Taft Point and […]

Before Mackensi and Austin were even engaged, Mackensi reached out to me! She said she and her boyfriend were hoping to get married this year! Here’s the quote from her email: “I am dating the man I have liked (and now love ;)) since I was 15 years old.” The big day FINALLY came, and […]

It’s just shortly after the holidays– which means we are in engagement season! Woohoo!!! You probably can’t keep your eyes off that shiny ring even as you are reading this. 😉 When you first get engaged, wedding planning can seen overwhelming– and not wrongly, there is a LOT to do. One of the most important […]

You’re engaged! YAY! Your mind must be swirling with all the amazing and fun parts of planning a wedding, but more importantly the idea of spending forever with your dream guy! In this post, I’ll talk you through applying for your marriage license in California. Unfortunately, no one likes dealing with the things like insurance […]

About Joshua Tree Joshua Tree might be your perfect location for your elopement. Looking for some sunshine and pretty golden photos for your wedding or elopement? Then, look no further than Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California! The rocks, dirt, and Joshua Trees’ neutral tones make a beautiful backdrop. Plus, don’t even get me […]

One of my favorite locations for SoCal Engagement Photos is Balboa Park. 😉 The gorgeous pillars and beautiful garden make some gorgeous romantic shots. (Perfect for engagement or couples photos!) Caroline and her fiancée, Patrick, met in college. Patrick was a senior and Caroline was a freshman. The Engagement Story He headed off to military […]