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 […]

The tripod I use is below! (See my IGTV for taking self portraits here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAI50-FD4kC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) This is a must for building a very personal brand (photos of YOU throughout your feed!) This tripod is very affordable, easy to transport around, and perfect for my use! https://amzn.to/3guUAcB 2. THIS IS MY FAVORITE CAMERA HARNESS!!! https://amzn.to/3a7aiIp Honestly […]

This is one of my absolute FAVORITE shops for beautiful clothing choices! They have a variety of casual or dressier, but all amazing for a photoshoot!!! Shop Morning Lavender Today. I did some online shopping for you! 😉 So I linked some outfits below – I tried to do a variety of outfits – both […]

Wedding at Wellshire Event Center in Colorado

Karissa Layne Photography, Colorado Engagement and Wedding Photographer Mitch and Adele’s engagement session in Boulder, Colorado was an actual dream come true!!!! The whole day was an adventure and full of laughs. We started out near Castle Rock, where we took some pictures with their fur baby, Koda. Then the adventures began. We drove up […]

Brandon popped the question… Courtney said yes!!! It was so fun chatting with Brandon a couple weeks before his trip to 30a – He was planning to go back to Seaside Beach, Florida, with his girlfriend and family to celebrate the holidays. Him and his girlfriend, Courtney, spent some special times there together, so he […]