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Samantha + Cristina: Bodega Bay Elopement

Sometimes, all you need is a handful of your closest friends and a stunning view to get married – and that’s exactly what Samantha and Cristina chose for their Bodega Bay micro wedding. After getting ready at the Airbnb they were staying at with many of their guests, these gorgeous brides tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at a lookout point on a coastal cliff side. With a close friend officiating, they exchanged poetic vows – Cristina’s including an actual poem that she wrote just for her sweetheart on their wedding day. The two celebrated with their friends and immediate family at a nearby restaurant that they rented out to finish the day, where several of their guests gave toasts expressing their love and support for these women and their marriage. It was an honor to witness, and a delight to capture this day – many thanks and best wishes to these brides!

Ashleigh + Brett: Saguaro Hotel & Palm Springs Windmills Engagement

If you asked me what my dream photo spots were in the Palm Springs area, I would have told you the Saguaro Hotel and the desert windmills. So imagine my delight when bride-to-be Ashleigh requested these exact locations for her engagement photos! We started at the colorful hotel, the courtyard of which is a photographer’s dream with its retro-inspired design, bright rainbow colors, and aesthetic landscaping. Then we drove over to a spot off the side of the road where you can get a perfect view of the windmills in the sunset. Despite an insanely strong wind that tossed their hair and clothes everywhere, dancer Ashleigh managed to look flawless and graceful in all her photos, and Brett just looked happy to be with her! So grateful to this fabulous couple for trusting me to capture what they envisioned for their Palm Springs engagement session. It was well worth the drive!