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Santa Ynez Wine Tasting. Just outside Santa Barbara is the Santa Ynez Valley. The drive alone is spectacular, but incomplete without a stop at Sunstone Winery tasting room. Of course the wine is delicious, but what makes this place special is the quaint surroundings. It has all the elegance of a European villa coupled with […]

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Angel Oak Tree bridal portraits. The famous Angel Oak Tree outside of Charleston is estimated to be 300-400 years old. Live oaks are a common scene in this area, but keep you amazed by their beauty. No wonder Alex chose them as the background for her bridal portraits. A gorgeous bride, in a stunning dress, […]

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I’m so happy to have finally made it out to Snow Peak Farm for Sharif & Ivy’s beautiful wedding. It’s one of Alaska’s newest venues and adding new features all the time. This year they opened a fully furnished and swoon-worthy bridal suite, complete with a vintage furniture lounge and bridesmaids vanity.  The property is […]

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Grand Teton wedding. I just love at home weddings. And I keep meeting people with the most iconic of views right in their backyard. Jake and Becky transformed their families home into a beautiful event in front of the Grand Teton mountains; complete with a lighted dance floor, game stations, and bon fire for roasting […]

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Santa Barbara Day Trip. I really didn’t know what to expect from Santa Barbara since the main part of my trip was focused on Santa Ynez Valley. As usual California has never disappoints, and this lively town is no different. What struck me most if how many thoughtful touches make every corner look so beautiful. […]

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Alaska glacier wedding. Winter weddings may not be the first choice for many, but Alaska inspires you to embrace it. What says Alaska winter more than glaciers and ice walls like this one? This editorial is a tribute to the elements that are made for the wild and free-spirited bride. Rather than a day with everything […]

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Alaska lake wedding.  Alaskan weddings tend to be of a more intimate nature and I love that. Even at popular venues, you get the feeling of being in the backyard with your closest friends…and there just happens to be gorgeous scenery surrounding you. But that’s Alaska and we can’t get enough. Colin and Emma chose […]

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Kauai engagement photographer at Hanalei Beach.  To me a beach session never gets old. Don’t quickly rule out this classic when considering what kind of engagement photo shoot to do. A photographer can’t ask for much more than the many epic beaches in Kauai. Seriously, it hosts some of my favorites in the world. Even when […]

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The Gathering Place is my favorite venue in Alaska and autumn my favorite season, so this wedding takes the cake best of 2018. Not to mention we had the most gorgeous fall colors and unusually warm temperatures to really show it off. Golden hour may be the norm for lower 48 weddings, but we wait […]

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Alaska small wedding inspiration. At Blank Space here in Alaska, we created this intimate wedding inspiration to show off the beauty of choosing a smaller event for your big day. I love all wedding photography in general, but these types of weddings hold a special place in my heart. They provide a more relaxed environment and allow […]

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