Saturday’s Elopement with Ami and Nicole was so sweet and intimate. They gathered some of the most important people in their lives, and had a lovely little party. The day was beautiful and warm, and the rental house was right on the cliffs in Encinitas with stunning views and beach access. After all the getting ready we all headed down to the beach for a quick little ceremony where their friend Brooke officiated a tear and laughter filled ceremony. After the ceremony we frolicked around on the beach and the couple shared a sweet little first dance. I am obsessed with all their beautiful portraits!

Yesterdays moody skies made for an amazing backdrop for Megan’s surprise proposal to her girlfriend Katie at Coronado Beach. This year has presented its challenges for all of us but for Megan (and I’m sure Katie) it’s been lots of obstacles in the way of her proposal plans. This was the third iteration of planning for Megan’s proposal (her original plan was to propose on a trip to Maui this spring which got cancelled because of Covid). But with the help of her friend Ryan, Megan was able to execute this final plan, and luckily for me I was chosen to capture the surprise. Even with the rain clouds nothing was going to stop this day from happening. And the joy of a proposal is always contagious! Everyone walking by cheered congratulations and I couldn’t stop smiling the whole time we hung out!

A Sunday spent with two lovely people in love, traipsing around Grand Teton National park, frolicking through fields of wildflowers, is a day well spent. Tessy and Kelsey have been together for 5 years and are one on the sweetest couples I have ever had the pleasure to know. This portrait session was a way for these two to take time and celebrate their 5 years together. Especially poignant with all that is happening in the world. It’s been a huge reminder for us all to appreciate the time, to get out and explore and to acknowledge the precious time we have with the ones we love.