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Weddings Elopements Portraits

K + M | Epic Mountain Elopement | Ouray, CO

Queer Redwood National Park Elopement | Trinidad, CA

A + A | Lake Isabelle Elopement

J + C | Silverton Waterfall Elopement

M + J | Great Sand Dunes, CO

M + D | Ouray Wildflower Elopement

Q + H | Big Sur California Elopement

L + S | Ouray Fall Elopement

Intimate Coastal Redwoods Elopement | Trinidad, CA

Intimate City Hall Elopement | San Francisco, CA

D + D | Olympic National Park Elopement

Queer City Hall Elopement | San Francisco, CA

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This day. K + A’s (she/her + she/her) day @mounta

This day.
K + A’s (she/her + she/her) day @mountainterrace in Woodside, CA was such a beautiful fall wedding in the redwoods (pretty much our fav place to be).
Their love for each other was so visible, their community showed up with an outpouring of support, and the weather was *perfect*.
Days like these remind me of what a privilege it is to witness this kind of love, and how lucky I am to have this “job.”
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#californiawedding #lgbt #wlw #lgbtwedding #lgbtweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #santacruz #norcal #redwoods #weddingdresses #twobrides #weddingdress #weddingfloral #lesbianvisibilityday

This wedding at @waterfallsantacruz was an incredi

This wedding at @waterfallsantacruz was an incredibly beautiful day. The kindest folks, A + C (she/her + they/she), tied the literal knot surrounded by ancient redwoods and their magical community at this gorgeous spot.
Between a touching first look down the aisle, and every moment they reached for each other throughout the day, their love was so deeply visible. Thank you for having me, and letting me document all the incredible moments of your day, friends ❤️
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#santacruz #santacruzweddingphotographer #californiawedding #love #redwoods #redwoodswedding #queer #queerownedbusiness #queerphotographer #queerwedding #lgbtwedding #lgbt #lgbtphotographer

Big Sur is the dreamiest, these two were the dream

Big Sur is the dreamiest, these two were the dreamiest. 10/10 the best fu<%ing day ever. Amazing humans + Jeeps + coastal vibes 😭
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#bigsur #bigsurelopement #elopementphotography #elopementphotographer #californiaelopementphotographer #destinationelopement #destinationelopementphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #jeepwranglerunlimited

Is it possible to encapsulate what makes Big Sur s

Is it possible to encapsulate what makes Big Sur so incredible in 1 photoshoot??
—Idk but I think we got pretty f^#&!ng close.
These are a few of our favorite Big Sur things: rainbows, dramatic cliffs, dreamy overlooks, the happiest coastal cows you’ve ever seen in your life. Calla Lillie’s, ice plant, the bluest of blue water, you name it—it’s showing off in Big Sur.
D + A (she/her + she/her) drove down for this impromptu session with their dog Boba, and we had quite possibly the best and queerest time ever. We explored the rocky vistas, the valley of dense lilies (with care— @leavenotraceorg all day), and somehow pleased the photo gods enough to land a rainbow at the very end of the session, while overlooking the iconic Bixby Bridge.
Incredible? Beautiful? Gay af? All of the above. Booking all kinds of dreamy sessions for 2024/25, DM us.
PSA: businesses like @bigsurbakery + @bigsurroadhouse are still open + needing patrons (plus, they’re awesome), stop in and visit!!
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Yes, you should elope in the PNW, maybe in Olympic

Yes, you should elope in the PNW, maybe in Olympic National Park? 😍
We’d love more WA elopements for 2026–message us and let’s start planning your dream day (and we can visit all of the Twilight spots, too 🧛)
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#washington #olympicnationalpark #twilight #fall #fallweddings #washingtonweddingphotographer #washingtonelopement #cinematicphotography #portra400

It’s trans awareness week; I’m here, I’m trans 👋

It’s trans awareness week; I’m here, I’m trans 👋
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#transawareness #transawarenessweek #transphotographer #queer #lgbtphotographer #film #portra400 #canoneosm3

‘Before I die, I want to be somebody’s favorite hi

‘Before I die, I want to be somebody’s favorite hiding place, the place they can put everything they know they need to survive, every secret, every solitude, every nervous prayer, and be absolutely certain I will keep it safe. I will keep it safe.’
From the incredible @andreagibson
We are *obsessed* with U + A’s (they/them + she/her) Paso Robles backyard wedding. This day was full to the brim with loving community, tender moments, incredible (!!) outfits, and one phenomenal party.
Thank you U + A for sharing this beautiful day, and trusting me to witness your love + capture all the perfect moments that unfolded.
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#pasorobles #pasoroblesweddingphotographer #californiaweddingphotographer #lgbtwedding #lgbtweddingphotographer #henna #hennadesign #andreagibson #queer #northerncaliforniaweddingphotographer #weddingsuit #weddingdress #backyardwedding

Is there anything better than standing in a greenh

Is there anything better than standing in a greenhouse full of life, with rays of sunshine contrasting the mist, holding the person you love?
Photographing these two incredible people @denverbotanic was such a special and joyful morning a couple of years ago.
Plants + 🏳️‍🌈 love; my heart and my cup were full.
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#denverengagementphotographer #denverbotanicgardens #lgbtq #portrait #laweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #botanicgarden #botanicalgarden #magic #plants #engagement

This session @seattleaquarium with C + M (she/her

This session @seattleaquarium with C + M (she/her + she/her) was a total dream. We met up in the morning and strolled around the aquarium, stopping to take photos and admire the beautiful creatures, ask some questions and just generally marvel at all the magic of this gorgeous aquarium.
Thank you friends for meeting up with me while I was in Seattle, so excited for Joshua Tree!!
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#aquarium #seattle #seattleengagementphotographer #seattleengagement #seattleaquarium #denveraquarium #aquariumengagement #portrait_perfection #portra400 #lookslikefilm #lgbt #destinationphotographer #aquariumofthepacific #montereybayaquarium #californiaweddingphotographer #californiaengagementphotographer #sharks

This engagement session in Boulder, Colorado was o

This engagement session in Boulder, Colorado was one of my favorites, ever. Pretty much impossible to choose just 20 photos for this set.
S + F (she/her + she/her) bright their sweet pup, and we took dreamy photos at the base of the flat irons in Chautauqua Park, and finished overlooking misty peaks at a popular spot on Flagstaff. 10/10 amazing day.
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#engagement #engagementsession #boulder #boulderengagementphotographer #queer #lgbt #lgbtphotographer #queerownedbusiness #queerphotographer #dogportraits #boulderweddingphotographer #coloradoengagementphotographer #mountains #chautauqua

M + A (she/her + he/him) had such a fun fu%king we

M + A (she/her + he/him) had such a fun fu%king wedding day.
Started in their cute af home, ceremony in the redwoods and an INCREDIBLE reception at a dive bar(those hotdogs, are you kidding me??)
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#oaklandweddings #oakland #oaklandweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #weddingflorals #floral #tomatoes #hotdog #receptioninspiration #weddingcakes

R + G (she/they + they/them) had a gorgeous mornin

R + G (she/they + they/them) had a gorgeous morning elopement in the northern redwoods of California. The lighting, perfection, their love, incredible.
Their friends officiated and witnessed their intimate ceremony among the giant trees; and I was honored to get to photograph it. 10/10 would repeat this day over and over and over again 😭
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