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Camp Ocean Pines Wedding

This LGBTQ wedding at Camp Ocean Pines was soaked in nature and filled with fun elements. See more details or book your photography package here.

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SLO Brew Rock Wedding

This SLO Brew Rock wedding was modern, laid-back, and epic fun. See more details or book your SLO wedding photography package here.

CaliPaso Winery Wedding

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A vibrant CaliPaso Winery wedding that unfolded over the course of a weekend. See more details or book your photography package here.

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San Luis Obispo Courthouse Wedding

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Capturing Sarah and Niels’ San Luis Obispo Courthouse wedding felt like hanging out with old friends. They are both thoughtful, sweet souls. Sarah and Niels are very grounded individuals. But they also like to joke around and get silly (which you’ll get to see more of, below!). Their courthouse wedding in San Luis Obispo was...

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Fun Filled Avila Beach Wedding

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A fun-filled Avila Beach wedding at Avila Lighthouse Suites, complete with an after-party. For more details or to book your wedding photography package, click here.

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Wolf Lakes Park Wedding Sanger CA

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This Wolf Lakes Park wedding in Sanger, CA, was a grand celebration of love. To see more or to book your Fresno wedding photographer, click here.

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vendor recommendations (central coast)

this list is curated for couples seeking out high quality slo county & central coast vendors that feel grounded, kind, and highly professional, with an elevated, relaxed experience. please still confirm availability, pricing, and overall fit with each vendor first. for your convenience, i've included links to each vendor's website and/or google search results so you can quickly shop around. if you’d like, i can also help you narrow this to a short β€œtop 3” based on your venue, guest count, and vibe.


planners + coordinators


venues (slo + paso + nearby)


catering


hair + makeup


florists


videography


dj + lighting


rentals + decor


dessert + cake


photo booths


officiants


bands + musicians

  • come alive entertainment (dan curcio of moonshiner collective β€” singer/songwriter out of san luis obispo)
  • brass mash band (funky mash-ups & covers out of san luis obispo)
  • dante marsh (san luis obispo based singer/songwriter with a heart of gold and the voice of an angel!)

magicians + eclectic entertainment


live painters + live guest artists


other niche vendors

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So honored to capture the whimsical, love-filled wedding of Megan and Ally at Camp Ocean Pines! πŸ’• The perfect blend of joy, adventure, and romance surrounded by nature's beauty. #LGBTQWedding #WeddingPhotography #AdventureWedding #LoveIsLove.

Check out the full story on my blog (link in bio). 

Much love!
Captured a beautiful and fun-filled elopement of Tina & Kendrick at Santa Barbara Courthouse. Despite overcast at Leadbetter Beach, we were untamed and free to roam, creating magical moments with each click!πŸ“· #SantaBarbaraWedding #ElopementLove #BeachWeddingPhotography

If you or anyone you know is looking for a wedding photographer specializing in soulful, cinematic wedding photos that don't things *too* seriously, I'd love to connect. 😊

Shoot me a DM or inquire directly through my website (link in bio).

Much love! πŸ₯°