The Schawl Wedding {Half Moon Bay Wedding Photography}

When Rhonda contacted me about a December wedding at the beach, I have to admit I was a little nervous. Those nerves were for waste - this could not have been a more beautiful wedding weekend. The weather, the location, the ceremony, the reception - all perfect!


The ceremony and reception were both held at the Oceano Hotel & Spa in Half Moon Bay. It was beautiful beyond words.




Immediately after the ceremony, we rushed to the beach to get some portraits before the sun went down. These two were up for anything and their love just radiates. After editing the massive amount of photos I took, I'm a little convinced these two don't take a bad photo! :)






Isn't a private walk on the beach an amazing way to start off a marriage?






Back at the hotel, we dusted the sand off our toes and took more formal photos with the bride's children and the rest of the family.




And a few more of the bride & groom...

Once inside the reception, Rhonda & Bud danced the night away with their guests.



Congratulations to a beautiful couple! Thank you so much for choosing me to photograph this remarkable day ~ I am truly honored to have been there.

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The Attebery Wedding {Hanford Wedding Photographer}

It's been a while since I photographed a wedding! I had almost forgotten how much fun it is to have a backstage pass to document the journey a couple makes into married life. I took a break during my pregnancy and after my son was born, but this December I resumed wedding photography with two amazing Winter Weddings. The first was this amazing day with The Attebery's.

The Groom sent his bride a beautiful long-stemmed rose to his soon-to-be wife along with a card that simply said "I Love You" and their wedding date. It definitely brought some smiles to the ladies at the salon as they prepared for the big day.

Casey is a truly beautiful bride...


The ceremony was held at the 100-year-old Episcopal Church in Hanford. It is truly one of those churches that is so beautiful it takes your breath away.


Husband and wife, just after their wedding ceremony.

It rained in the morning, but cleared up just in time for the ceremony, allowing us to capture some beautiful portraits outside of the church.


The bride and groom and their children in front of the church...


Casey & Chad - thank you for asking me to be your wedding photographer! I wish you a lifetime of happiness! Congratulations!

P.S. It's hard to pick only a few favorites from nearly 600 finished images!!

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A Military Homecoming : : Lemoore Portrait & Event Photography

I had the amazing opportunity and honor to photograph a homecoming at Lemoore Naval Air Station this week. The Thomas family has been apart since last July and it was so amazing to be a witness to their reunion.

The children waiting for the planes to arrive...

Someone brought a bubble machine, which was a great entertainment and distraction for children who were wildly eager to see their mothers or fathers who have been gone so long.

This is Ariel - isn't she adorable? She's almost two-years-old and was anxious to see da-da (love the shirt!).

Waiting for those airplanes.......

Here they come!









This was seriously an amazing experience and I would love the opportunity to photograph more homecomings. Thank you to the Thomas family for inviting me to capture this amazing day for you. Welcome home, Jeff - and thank you!

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