Carol & David share a gorgeous, infectious love. I so enjoy the feeling of this soft moment between them, alone amongst the water and graceful willows.

Carol & David share a gorgeous, infectious love. I so enjoy the feeling of this soft moment between them, alone amongst the water and graceful willows.

Late one day recently, I fell in love with the most graceful sliver of sun as it draped itself along the smooth curve of this hillside.

I am so thankful that Hope Town seems to be doing alright after Hurricane Irene swept through there! This spring, we fell in love with the colorful bursts of beauty and the good people we met when we traveled to photograph Mary Allison & Chester’s destination wedding in Hope Town, Bahamas.

Here are a few photos of familiar scenes in Hope Town, Abacos, Bahamas…back in the sweet springtime. Pretty wedding photos to share soon enough, too… If you’re interested, I found some brief footage from Jim Edds on the hurricane, shot from Hope Town Harbour Lodge, too.


Oh, Canada! Jenn & Dave’s destination elopement in Sonoma’s wine country is in the current issue of the Canadian wedding magazine, Weddingbells.

I am not quite sure where this year thinks it is going so fast! How is it already almost Mother’s Day? Well, no matter how rushed time seems, I happily welcome a moment to stop and smile with thanks to all the sweet, wonderful moms out there…most of all, thanks and Big Love to my own beautiful mother.
Enjoy the extra special Mama Love this weekend, ladies!

The idea of a hope chest or trousseau is such a warm and lovely concept. There is something very dear about women either making or gifting beautiful linens for their engaged friend in anticipation of married life.



We were so fortunate to collaborate with the charming and very talented Jess Flood Event Design team who developed this idea of a Modern Trousseau themed bridal shower. They sourced all props, arranged the floral designs (love those spring cherry blossoms!) and even whipped together the dessert display! Thanks also to our beautiful model, Ticiana. Her soft, natural features worked perfectly with our cool gray and blush color palette.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn a little more about this lady behind the lens, head over to The Collection‘s blog to read my interview today. Thanks to Shaunna Nygren, Managing Editor, for putting it together. I might just have to make you one of my music compilations with some Songs:Ohia & Johnny Cash on the cue. Additional side note: like Shaunna, I also love avocado on everything and have some very fond memories of my travels in Thailand!
Dear event planners, we will be at The Collection Event Studio (where we are a proud photo member) in Sonoma on Friday, April 29th for Head Shots & Heinekens! Stop on by and spread the word. We’d love to see you…and take your picture!

The nation’s premier same-sex wedding magazine, Equally Wed, has posted a fantastic and wonderfully detailed feature on Jason & Eric’s special wedding at The Carneros Inn. The title is “Love Uncorked.” Have a looksey!
This wedding was previously published in print by San Francisco Brides magazine. Here is my previous post on this great wedding!