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

3 questions to ask your potential wedding photographer by Dani Rawson Photo

Three Questions to Ask Your Photographer on Your Consult Call

Three questions I wish more couples asked me on my consult calls with them.

Tips

Elopement Adventure in Yosemite National Park at Glacier Poiunt

How to Plan an All-Day Elopement Adventure in Yosemite

If you’re dreaming of an elopement adventure in Yosemite that actually lets you soak it all in — like, sunrise to sunset vibes, zero rush, and a whole day to just be — you’re in the right spot. Yosemite National Park is more than just a pretty backdrop. It’s a whole mood. The kind of […]

Elopement, Tips, Travel

Zephyr Cove Engagement Photos in Lake Tahoe

Fall Zephyr Cove Engagement Photos in Lake Tahoe

November might be one of my favorite underrated times for engagement photos in Lake Tahoe. Ally & Manny got golden light, an almost-empty Zephyr Cove beach & the Tahoe blues they love so much.

Engagements

Tahoe Engagement Session with Dogs & a Mt. Tallac View

Katy and Thomas brought their two poodles along for an engagement session with dogs in South Lake Tahoe — a hidden meadow, Mt. Tallac in the distance, and a groom who claims to hate photos (spoiler: he didn’t).

Engagements

Embracing Flexibility: A Sentimental North Lake Tahoe Elopement

Josie & Kim’s North Lake Tahoe elopement was full of sentiment and spontaneity. When their original overlook location was unexpectedly closed, we pivoted to a quiet, forested spot with lake views — creating space for private vows, heartfelt moments, and a day that felt completely true to them.

Elopement

The Studio Ivy Maternity Session With Dani & Tyler

There are few things I love more than watching people’s lives unfold through my lens. Dani & Tyler have been coming back to me since their engagement session—and this cozy Studio Ivy maternity session might be my favorite one yet. They’ve gone from a couple in love to a family of three (soon to be […]

Maternity

Muir Woods Engagement with Beachy Golden Hour

This Muir Woods engagement session was the best kind of two-for-one — quiet forest moments followed by playful beach energy. Here’s everything you need to know to plan a session that’s scenic, intentional, and a little bit wild in the best way.

Couples, Engagements

Waterfall Couples Photos That Feel Like a Movie

Ditch the stiff poses. These waterfall couples photos prove your session can be a full-blown adventure. Whether you’re celebrating something big or just in your “why not?” era, here’s your sign to plan something bold, cinematic, and unapologetically you.

Couples

A Baldwin Beach Engagement Session in Lake Tahoe | Taylor & Trevor

Taylor and Trevor’s Baldwin Beach engagement session started at the water in South Lake Tahoe with wildflowers and champagne, then moved to a hidden meadow with views of Mt. Tallac.

Engagements

Henry Miller Memorial Library

How to Plan an Elopement at the Henry Miller Memorial Library

Turn your Big Sur elopement into a weekend escape at the Henry Miller Memorial Library. Hidden among towering redwoods behind a historic bookstore, it’s the perfect backdrop for intimate vows and unforgettable guest adventures.

Elopement, Tips, Wedding

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