So you didn’t think it was possible to take engagement photos at a castle, in Southern California? Well, think again! This private estate in Fallbrook serves up the fairytale factor! This magical place is owned by high school sweethearts who built the entire thing themselves. They dreamed of making their own Disneyland-esque paradise… and I […]

These Inland Empire fairytale engagement photos are the real-life version of a Disney movie. When Jasmine Ella contacted me about her engagement shoot, I knew that our visions were perfectly aligned! She shared my love for all things whimsical and wanted her photos to reflect that enchanting vibe. I’d like to give a huge thank […]

Who would have known that Riverside engagement photos could end up looking like something in a distant European city? Mount Rubidoux has quickly become one of my favorite photo spots in the Inland Empire. It required a bit of a hike, but it was so worth it for the views from the historical castle tower […]

Bide and Katrin traveled from out of state for their Balboa Park fairytale engagement photos! This location is overflowing with incredible photo spots but we chose carefully to utilize the ones that fit their fairytale theme. It’s been a rainy month, but on this day we got lucky enough to have some beautiful overcast skies […]

Siena and David are such a fun and adventurous couple! They drove all the way down from Santa Barbara (about 3 hours!) for their Mormon Rocks engagement photos. They envisioned their engagement photos captured in a desert landscape so we set out for Mormon Rocks! I am always so thankful to photograph such fun and […]

These Temecula engagement photos with a rowboat were so magical to shoot! Lindsay and David are so sweet together. I was so excited that our visions for the shoot aligned perfectly! The rowboat, lake, and willow trees make their engagement session feel like it’s straight out of a romantic, summertime fairytale. I normally love a […]

It all started when I was headed to a shoot one day and was wondering why there was tons of cars and traffic off of the freeway exit by my home. The next day, it was even worse. More cars, more people, and a news van. That evening, my husband and I decided to investigate. […]

I may be a bit biased, but I just have a thing for highschool sweethearts :) Over the years, Gabe and Melek have been best friends, partners, boyfriend and girlfriend….and this year they will become husband and wife. You will hear more about this lovely lady when I blog my series about my own wedding. […]

My jaw dropped, when Cat showed me the 3 gowns she would be wearing for the engagement session. Talk about a dream! These two have had me captivated from day one, with the details and plans they have in store for their July wedding. I can’t wait! This session was nothing short of magical!

Katie and Robert selected this beautiful location for their engagement session and I was astonished by it’s beauty. Sometimes you can travel all over the world and then find still find magic right at home :) This was just dipping our toes in the water (literally!) for the absolute MAGIC that is going to go […]

Spring engagement session season is in full swing! :) I met Becca and TJ at a gorgeous Orange County park, for their engagement session. The first thing I noticed was Becca’s resemblance to Jennifer Lawrence, which was pretty crazy! I loved hanging out with these two and shooting photos in absolutely perfect weather. They are the […]

What could be more magical than getting to photograph some fellow photographers at a dreamy castle ruin location in Ireland? I can’t think of anything either. Kenny and Julia are a wonderfully talented photo and video team in Ireland, by the name of Wonderfulife Productions. Julia has been my second shooter for my weddings in Ireland and it […]