THE JOURNAL

Arriving this winter, Jenny and Kevin are expecting their first baby – a little girl! Maternity sessions are so sweet as they document such an intimate and exciting time waiting for their family to grow, but it is always extra special when it’s their first one! Their Love Story: Jenny and Kevin met in college […]

Getting Ready Back at her childhood home, the birds chirping in the blue summer sky, Kirsten got ready for her wedding day surrounded by her family and friends. Her golden hair was tucked into a stunning updo, curls framing her face, and her smile shined as she popped champagne with her bridesmaids in matching robes. […]

Getting Ready Tucked in the mountains that surround Parker, Arizona, Tess and Mike were both getting ready for the most important day of their lives: their wedding day. Tess in an AirBNB with all her friends and family were getting ready and sipping on Martinelli’s next to the pool, her bridesmaids all in matching PJs. […]

It was the perfect day! The sun veiled in light clouds and the breeze flowing through on a warm summer day, Natalie & Dennis were getting ready at the iconic La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, California. Walking around the grounds, you could hear giggles coming from the bridal suite and a getting ready playlist […]

On one of the cloudiest days of the year, Laura and DJ had the perfect outdoor ceremony planned – the beautiful florals, the double doors, and the woodsy backdrop. For a while, we weren’t sure if their vision would happen as the storm clouds came in and thunder start rumbling. But, as if God was […]

As Erica walked out on her dad’s arm down the aisle, Jake broke down in tears knowing this was the day and the moment she would finally become his wife! It was a day they’d both been excitedly waiting for! Getting Ready Hayes and I walked into one of our favorite salon’s, Magnolia’s on the […]

The cool morning breeze in the air, we walked into the getting ready room to see our bride, sweet Jessie, getting her makeup on in a white satin robe. Wearing the biggest smile, we gave her the biggest hugs, then looked around the room to spot the bridesmaids, also in matching robes, their hair done […]

Wind in both our hairs, arms around each other, this was the moment it all actually felt real. A LOT more real! We’re getting married! Over the years, Hayes and I have photographed many couples’ engagement sessions, telling their love stories through photos and videos, and allowing them to enjoy time alone together. We get […]

“Will you be my sunrise partner forever?” Sitting on a blanket on the beaches of Hilton Head, Ashley was asked the biggest question of her life by the love of her life! An easy, “YES!” and it was time to pop the champagne to celebrate their engagement! How they met: In true cool kid fashion, […]