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Sarita & Jeddy ~ The Cliffs Resort Wedding

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Going out with a bang for my last wedding of 2020! Sarita & Jeddy tied the knot at The Cliffs, a highly popular beachside venue that I’ve become very familiar with over the years…so familiar, I decided to mix up my style for their winter wedding and try out some new tones and compositions! With a little help from a magnificent vendor lineup, these photos turned out better than I ever could have expected. I hope you enjoy this look through the wintery vibes of this elegant, timeless Pismo Beach wedding. Happy New Year!

Venue: The Cliffs Hotel & Spa

Photographer: Yours truly

Videographer: Agape Films

Makeup Artist: Makeup By Anna Grimes

Hair Stylist: Hair by Ashley

Car Rental: Cars With Distinction

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Just wrapped up posting Sarah & Niels` unforgettable courthouse wedding in San Luis Obispo to the blog! Their love, spontaneity, and unique twists melted my heart! 📸 #WeddingPhotography #SanLuisObispoWedding #LoveStory

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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Just wrapped up posting Sarah & Niels' unforgettable courthouse wedding in San Luis Obispo to the blog! Their love, spontaneity, and unique twists melted my heart! 📸 #WeddingPhotography #SanLuisObispoWedding #LoveStory

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! 🥰

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Shanaya & Joshua brought Texas heat to the California coast 🤠 From windswept moments by the sea to moody magic in the dunes, every frame was pure romance. Sunset skies, cowboy hats, and the sweetest love — these two made for an unforgettable engagement photoshoot. 🤍🔥🖤

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nothin’ better 😻

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Haley & Brian`s stunning wedding at Wolf Lakes Park, CA is now live on the blog. Privileged to witness their love at such a stunning venue. Special shoutout to White Claw for basically sponsoring this wedding lol. Check out the full blog post (link in bio) for more unforgettable moments. 📸 #WeddingPhotography #FresnoPhotographer #WhiteClawWeddings

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! 🥰

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Haley & Brian's stunning wedding at Wolf Lakes Park, CA is now live on the blog. Privileged to witness their love at such a stunning venue. Special shoutout to White Claw for basically sponsoring this wedding lol. Check out the full blog post (link in bio) for more unforgettable moments. 📸 #WeddingPhotography #FresnoPhotographer #WhiteClawWeddings

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! 🥰

capturing the joy and the beauty of two best friends embarking on a lifetime journey together is what makes my work so fulfilling. 🙏🏻

cheers to all the love, laughter, and happily ever afters, my friends. 🥂💕

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capturing the joy and the beauty of two best friends embarking on a lifetime journey together is what makes my work so fulfilling. 🙏🏻

cheers to all the love, laughter, and happily ever afters, my friends. 🥂💕

p.s. share this with your boo. 😘

#marryingmybestfriend #californiaweddingphotographer #loveandlaughter #bridetobevibes #engagementphotoideas

In the darkest of moments, love`s gentle glow illuminates our path. 💫💖

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In the darkest of moments, love's gentle glow illuminates our path. 💫💖

Happy engagement season! 🥰

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Here’s a couple of recent engagement sessions from this winter season so far! Much love everyone. 💕

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Happy engagement season! 🥰

I love getting to connect with couples in this way before their wedding day. Having time to chat, get comfortable in front of the camera and enjoy stunning sunset views…it’s always such a joy getting to capture these moments over a fun adventure together. 😊

Here’s a couple of recent engagement sessions from this winter season so far! Much love everyone. 💕

A little late to the new year’s reflections bandwagon as always, but dude 2024 was absolutely bonkers. I don’t know how I got through it, but I’m proud of myself for once. It’s been a delicate balancing act of keeping my head down, hustling hard & enjoying the fruits of my labor whenever a new achievement unlocked. I’ve long been observant to the cycles of good karma & blessings that manifest when you commit to your healing, learn your lessons, practice good communication + boundaries, feel your feelings, transmute your pain into art & spread love every day. While more subtly noticed when I was younger, these positive ripples are fully realized for me now and I am so grateful to be finally living my best life lately. That’s not to say it’s been an easy year though. Probably the hardest year ever tbh. Duality is wild lol. I worked my booty off everyday, wearing so many hats, capturing 37 weddings (new record!), dozens of airbnbs and other shoots, while putting basically all my free time into a budding music career. I also healed from a brutal two-year flare-up of ulcerative colitis (shout-out @cedarssinai), got off of mind-dulling anxiety medication, got my ADHD under better control after finally getting diagnosed last year & somehow made it out alive in this all-time busy time. There’s no sign of things slowing down either, but I feel confident in my ability to face the challenges that will inevitably come this year. I believe life never throws anything that you can’t overcome until it’s your time to leave this earth. So keep learning your lessons, keep making your art, keep in touch with community, tell your people you love them, tell yourself how loved you are & never ever give up on the ride my friends. The best is yet to come I promise. Love you all. Thank you so much for supporting me all these years. Happy New Year. 😘💕🌈

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A little late to the new year’s reflections bandwagon as always, but dude 2024 was absolutely bonkers. I don’t know how I got through it, but I’m proud of myself for once. It’s been a delicate balancing act of keeping my head down, hustling hard & enjoying the fruits of my labor whenever a new achievement unlocked. I’ve long been observant to the cycles of good karma & blessings that manifest when you commit to your healing, learn your lessons, practice good communication + boundaries, feel your feelings, transmute your pain into art & spread love every day. While more subtly noticed when I was younger, these positive ripples are fully realized for me now and I am so grateful to be finally living my best life lately. That’s not to say it’s been an easy year though. Probably the hardest year ever tbh. Duality is wild lol. I worked my booty off everyday, wearing so many hats, capturing 37 weddings (new record!), dozens of airbnbs and other shoots, while putting basically all my free time into a budding music career. I also healed from a brutal two-year flare-up of ulcerative colitis (shout-out @cedarssinai), got off of mind-dulling anxiety medication, got my ADHD under better control after finally getting diagnosed last year & somehow made it out alive in this all-time busy time. There’s no sign of things slowing down either, but I feel confident in my ability to face the challenges that will inevitably come this year. I believe life never throws anything that you can’t overcome until it’s your time to leave this earth. So keep learning your lessons, keep making your art, keep in touch with community, tell your people you love them, tell yourself how loved you are & never ever give up on the ride my friends. The best is yet to come I promise. Love you all. Thank you so much for supporting me all these years. Happy New Year. 😘💕🌈

There’s really nothing quite like the fairytale vibes of @chateaunoland ~ always so happy when I get to work out here. Even better when I have the honor of documenting a beautiful wedding for a sweet, gracious (and fun!) couple like A&J. So stoked on how these turned out, and can’t wait to get the final gallery wrapped up soon! Congrats again 😊💕✨

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There’s really nothing quite like the fairytale vibes of @chateaunoland ~ always so happy when I get to work out here. Even better when I have the honor of documenting a beautiful wedding for a sweet, gracious (and fun!) couple like A&J. So stoked on how these turned out, and can’t wait to get the final gallery wrapped up soon! Congrats again 😊💕✨

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