This was my first destination engagement session and I couldn’t have had a better time with Liz and Dan and their adorable pup Callie. We started at Crissy Field and then ended it at the Sutro Baths. in San Francisco. Looking back now, I was pregnant during this little trip but I had no idea. […]

Luke’s Birth Story From My Perspective. I almost missed Luke’s birth. I got a text in the morning that Amanda was in labor. This was 10 DAYS AFTER HER DUE DATE. Which by the way is totally normal for first time mamas. But anyways, I got the text, and immediately drove to their apartment downtown. […]

I love this family so much. I haven’t known them for very long but we have grown very close. Mariah is the strongest mother I know. She lost her husband in a work accident in 2018. She is raising 3 boys on her own and continues to be a symbol of what being “Strong as […]

Sophia and David are supposed to be getting married this July at Milagro Winery. With the current pandemic we don’t know if it will happen. I hope it does cause they are obviously super adorable and I had so much fun at this session. The light at Mission Trails Regional Park was perfect! If their […]

Venue: Newland Barn in Huntington Beach Florist: Lauren Zimmerman Hair and Makeup: DIY by the Bride DJ: Adam De La Torre Caterer: DIY by The Groom! Dessert: Simply Irresistible Dress: David’s Bridal Grooms Suit: Kenneth Cole Invites: Jamey Price Printing and Biola Print Shop Video: DIY By Friend Funny story about this wedding. This wedding […]

How I’m Feeling, Physically. When I look in the mirror, I see someone else. Someone new. As a child and admittedly an adult I would always fantasize and toy with the idea of being pregnant. I would stuff a soccer ball or balloon in my shirt and waddle around. Now that it’s not play anymore, […]

Planner: @gravityeventsco⠀Photography: @amandanoel.photos⠀Second Shooter: @allgoodthingsphotography⠀Florals: @wildflower_sandiego⠀Calligraphy, Signage, Paper Goods: @dixieondallas⠀Cake: @twiggsbakerycafe⠀Arch, Table, Chairs: @cedarandpineevents⠀Tabletop: @notmydish⠀Models: @laurs_turner⠀Dress: @miarileydesigns⠀Hair: @hairbykayti⠀Makeup: @laylaartistry⠀Earrings: @bohindiestream⠀

Okay, so you’re getting married this Spring or Summer or Fall and the coronavirus has got you freaking out. You have no idea if your wedding is going to go on as planned. Everything that you’ve been working for and spending money on and dreaming about might have to be put on hold. It’s scary. […]