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A collection of recent love stories I've documented & industry tips/tricks for your best day ever!

Elegant Spring Wedding at The Elm Estate | Reno Wedding Photographer

Katy and Thomas’s elegant spring wedding at The Elm Estate in Reno had pastel florals, private vows, a prank first look, and every dog detail you can dream up.

Wedding

How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Photographer?

Wondering when to book a wedding photographer? Here’s the real answer — 9 to 12 months for most weddings, why that window works, and why I don’t recommend booking 2 years out.

Tips

Popular 2027 Wedding Date Predictions

Picking your 2027 wedding date? Here are the most popular 2027 wedding dates — the matchy ones, the angel numbers, and my dark-horse picks I think are about to pop.

Tips, Wedding

Ethereal Maternity Session in Auburn, CA

Ciara and Brett’s Auburn maternity session was pure golden light and California oaks — plus a last-minute location pivot that turned into one of my favorite sessions.

Maternity

What If We’re Awkward in Front of the Camera?

Scared you’ll be awkward in front of the camera? Good news — that’s the most normal thing in the world, and making you feel natural is literally my whole job.

Tips

A Proposal at Edgewood Tahoe Resort

Blake pulled off the most epic surprise proposal at Edgewood Tahoe Resort for Lindsay — a whole fake-out cover story, a beachfront moment, and me handling every logistic so he didn’t have to.

Proposal

Black and white wedding portrait of a couple, part of a West Coast wedding budget guide by Dani Rawson Photo.

West Coast Wedding Budget Breakdown: What to Spend on Each Vendor

Planning a West Coast wedding budget? Here’s an honest breakdown of what to spend on each vendor — venue, catering, photography, flowers and more — with real 2026 numbers and zero judgment about your number.

Tips, Wedding

A Romantic Backyard Wedding in Auburn, CA | Taylor & Trevor

A Romantic Backyard Wedding in Auburn, CA | Taylor & Trevor

Taylor and Trevor’s romantic backyard wedding in Auburn, CA was pure magic — California oak trees, a quaint pond, classic florals and fairy lights strung over a tented reception.

Wedding

How Much Does a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer Cost?

How Much Does a Lake Tahoe Wedding Photographer Cost?

What does a Lake Tahoe wedding photographer cost? Here’s the honest market range — from budget to luxury — plus what actually makes the investment worth it. No runaround.

Tips, Wedding

A Fall Elopement at The Woodlands House | Mt. Hood, Oregon

An intimate fall elopement at The Woodlands House near Mt. Hood, Oregon — old-growth redwoods, lush burgundy and green florals, and a greenhouse dinner glowing with fairy lights.

Elopement, Travel