Some engagement sessions feel like they were made for the location, and Anne and Eric’s Tony Grove engagement photos were exactly that. Anne hadn’t been back to Logan since 2008, but when she saw Tony Grove, she knew it would fit perfectly with the wildflower theme she had envisioned for their wedding. The timing couldn’t […]

There are some engagement sessions where everything just comes together effortlessly, and Jocelyn and Tyler’s session at the Ogden Botanical Garden was one of those. The two of them were absolutely adorable together, and every corner of the garden seemed to give us another beautiful backdrop. Between the lush greenery, flowers, winding paths, and soft […]

Some couples want a traditional engagement session. Others want their photos to feel completely, unmistakably like them. Elisabeth and Nate fell into the second category, and I loved it. They actually eloped in the mountains earlier that day, making their session at Maple Grove Hot Springs part of an entire day centered around their marriage […]

Engagement sessions are about so much more than taking pretty pictures. They’re an opportunity to celebrate the season you’re in right now—the excitement, anticipation, and joy that comes before your wedding day. As a San Diego engagement photographer, I love helping couples create images that feel natural, romantic, and true to who they are together. […]

If you’re thinking about booking couples or engagement photos but feel a little unsure about what the experience actually looks like, you’re in the right place. This post breaks down exactly what a full couples or engagement photography session looks like in San Diego, so you can show up feeling confident, relaxed, and excited. Couples sessions should […]

Some sessions feel like a warm fire in the middle of winter, and that’s exactly how I’d describe Garrett and Ash’s Snowbasin winter engagements. Their love is joyful, grounded, and deeply connected. Photographing this season of their story in the snow felt both peaceful and magical. Garrett is my nephew, so when he told me […]

Some love stories are soft and sweet. Others are forged through resilience, patience, and choosing each other even when plans change. Cami and Iman’s winter engagement photos at Jordan Pines were filled with exactly that kind of love, the kind that feels warm even in the middle of January. After getting engaged, these two originally […]

Some proposals are spontaneous. Others are years in the making. Brady and Becky’s proposal at Mantua Lake was the second kind, planned with intention, history, and a whole lot of heart. Their Mantua proposal photos capture a moment that was deeply personal and perfectly timed. Brady had been planning to marry Becky for most of […]

Even though this session was photographed in December, Chelsea and Bryce’s engagement photos felt like pure fall magic. 🍂 We met at Denzil Stewart Park in Logan, Utah, and somehow ended up with warm tones, golden light, and cozy autumn vibes that usually disappear long before winter hits. From the moment we started shooting, it […]

There’s just something undeniably romantic about snow-covered engagement sessions, and Karly and Kirk’s shoot in Preston, Idaho was the perfect kickoff to the winter season. It was my very first snowy session of the year, and honestly—it couldn’t have been more magical. They arrived ready to go with multiple outfit changes, cozy smiles, and an […]

There’s something about late fall in Idaho that feels especially magical. The leaves have fallen, the air is crisp, and the pine trees stand tall and moody in the background. That was exactly the atmosphere for Georgia and Elliot’s engagement session in the mountains near Preston, Idaho—and it could not have been more perfect. We […]

One of the best parts of being a wedding photographer is discovering new locations. Alyssa and Ethan’s Layton Bird Refuge bridal photos introduced me to a location I hadn’t photographed before, and I absolutely loved the results. The simple, neutral landscape allowed the focus to stay exactly where it belonged—on the couple. Why simple backgrounds […]