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Kimberly and Ivan indoor maternity session at The Local Studio in Lodi, CA was perfect for these two love birds. Originally we planned an outdoor session. But with unpredicted Spring rain and two reschedule dates, we knew baby couldn’t wait any longer! Switching to an indoor studio session is always a great option, especially when it’s […]

April 26, 2022

Indoor Maternity Session in Lodi, CA | Kimberly & Ivan

Indoor Maternity Posing

This Lupine Engagement Session in Northern California at Folsom Lake was absolutely beautiful. The lupines bloom all around the Folsom Lake water bed here in Spring. It’s such an unbelievable sight and so breathtaking. Elizabeth and Stephen wanted their engagement session to be special. Their number one request was something in blooms. With the romantic […]

April 23, 2022

Lupine Engagement Session | Elizabeth & Stephen

Lupine Engagement Photography

Kristine and Mike always had the vision of eloping at the beautiful SF City Hall. With everything that occurred in the world in 2020, they couldn’t make that happen. Although that didn’t stop Kristine from having photos in her dream location. When Kristine reached out and asked if we would photograph her anniversary photos in […]

April 8, 2022

SF City Hall Anniversary Photos

SF City Hall Civil Wedding

Amanda and Justin Discovery Bay Engagement photo location was beautiful and a special one for them both. Not only is this their neighborhood where they rooted their life but also the place where Justin proposed to Amanda! Lush trees, manicured gardens and a beautiful water view, Justin knew this was the perfect spot for a […]

April 6, 2022

Discovery Bay Engagement | Amanda & Justin

A Rustic Color Engagement Session

Ronald and Yolanda LDS Sacramento Temple Engagement session was a dream! Engagement sessions are one of our favorite things to do. Not only does it give us a chance to show our couples how Matt and I work as a team and a couple, we get to meet all of our lovely couples beforehand. This […]

March 29, 2022

LDS Sacramento Temple Engagement Session

LDS Sacramento Temple Engagement Photos