Chelsea & Mathew ~ Flying Caballos Ranch Wedding

Now that Chelsea & Mathew celebrated their wedding like royalty at the cute & quaint Flying Caballos Ranch in San Luis Obispo, I’ve decided that it’s high time for my annual blog post. Not really though, I just suck at keeping up with blog posts and tend to focus more on my photography work itself. I digress! These two lovebirds were incredible to work with on what has been a beautiful journey to their wedding. We first met at their friend’s wedding that I was working last year, and once they saw their friend’s wedding photos they made the wise decision to book me. πŸ˜‰ We soon met up again for a gorgeous engagement session up in San Francisco, where they showed me some cool local spots and treated me to my first authentic Korean restaurant experience! Then a few months & a pandemic later, we were finally reunited for their intimate, COVID-conscious wedding this fall, where all guests were tested beforehand to keep things safe enough to party. The result? Well, see for yourself! πŸ™‚


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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


bartending + mobile bars


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. 😊

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