The Journal
Documenting the soft and tender, the raw and real, and the perfectly imperfect. From NYC city chic to sprawling countrysides, our photography honors genuine moments regardless of story or setting.
Villa and Vine, Santa Barbara, CA Wedding - Casey & Rochelle
Casey and Rochelle decided to have an intimate destination wedding in Santa Barbara and I haven’t been as excited about a destination wedding in a long time:) First of all, I love the West Coast so much and travel to LA/Malibu area annually but this time I actually got to stay in sunny Santa Barbara and it was so relaxing! The light by the Pacific Ocean is seriously something else! Second of all, Rochelle found me on instagram and it was a perfect match! It’s always special when the couple loves your work for what it is without the need for pinterest boards and shot lists because as a creative documentary photographer I do my best work when I have your trust to capture the day naturally and in my own style.
Most importantly, Rochelle and Casey are just wonderful people so documenting their laid back celebration was joyful and emotional at times which is everything I hope for on a wedding day:) They exchanged their vows in the garden of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, which is an architectural beauty, and finished the night with an intimate reception dinner at Villa and Vine.
Most importantly, Rochelle and Casey are just wonderful people so documenting their laid back celebration was joyful and emotional at times which is everything I hope for on a wedding day:)
Point Dume, Malibu Engagement Session - Jessica + Brad
Los Angeles and Malibu hold a special place in my heart. My husband proposed to me on one of the many hills in the area. Needless to say, I was so excited to have an opportunity to come back and shoot this engagement session in my favorite setting ever - the mountains and the ocean. Jessica and Brad suggested Point Dume as a possible location and I couldn't be happier with the results. What I truly loved about these two is the fact that they were so ready to get their feet dirty and climb rocks with me:) It was a super windy day and we had some hiking to do but we had a blast shooting these photos right before sunset.