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matt + molly // joshua tree engagement

Matt and Molly are the bomb. I’ve had the privilege of knowing this feisty duo since college. While Matt and I sweated over film theory classes, Molly sweated in India, Thailand, and Vietnam during her Semester at Sea. Matt and Molly began dating in 2010, during Matt and I’s junior year of college. After college, she and Marc worked at the same advertising company in our hometown. And now, of…

The Powells are great friends of mine, and they have a cool story to share.

Megan and Adam began their adoption journey in early 2015. Finally, in December of that year, after MONTHS of waiting, they were finally approved to foster a child. This child’s family story is not mine to share, but let’s just say that he is one of the lucky ones. He was placed with the Powells and they named him Levi.

Bri + Adam + Baby Bump

  Brianna and Adam Brill are two spectacular humans. Bri (pronounced Brye, not like the French cheese) is an actress, model, musician, dancer, artist, and fitness enthusiast. When we first met, we were hiking in the mountains with some friends. I was breathing hard from the altitude and general state of un-fitness, but she was bounding ahead while telling me about her life, which was pretty…

Jay + Cindy // anniversary portraits of two goofy + gorgeous friends

Jay and Cindy Yoon are two very special souls to me. Jay is a teacher and Army Chaplain (yes, he actively does both jobs!) and Cindy recently realized her dream of going back to school for a career she’s long considered. We’ve become close over the past year and I am THRILLED to show you these anniversary portraits we created together! I hope the photos convey without words the goofy, joyful…

Michael Gilmore is one of my very best friends from high school. That’s right, we go waaaaay back to the Nebraska days. Now, he lives a mere 2.5 hours from me and is a pastor at Northgate Community Church in Cathedral City, CA. Since Michael was one of those greaser types in high school (just kidding Michael), our whole friends group was THRILLED when he met Sadie Farison, the absolute sweetest…

darcy + ross' disneyland engagement photos are here! take a look on the blog.

Guess what? Before this photoshoot, I’d never been to Disneyland before…and I’ve lived in LA for 3 years. Kinda pathetic, no? So of course I jumped at the chance to go with the absolute most Disney-knowledgeable people I know!

Without further ado, I present Darcy and Ross’s Disneyland engagement photos. Enjoy!

The Christensens are a truly hilarious family. Little firecracker Xavier had kept me laughing the whole time! And the love these guys have for each other is SUPER obvious. Enjoy these photos of this adorable family.

I’ve had the privilege of taking the Wolters’ photos for three years in a row now. Here’s year 1 and year 2. And now this year they have a little baby in tow! I suppose I shouldn’t say “little” – baby Emmy was born 12 lbs – but boy is she a cutie. And how ADORABLE is this family all in plaid?!

Enjoy the rest of the Wolter family photos below…

Amanda Wolter has become one of my very best friends since I moved to this crazy city. She’s graced this blog with her presence many times (here and here and here) and now I’m thrilled to share the most recent set of photos we’ve done together: her baby bump pics! David and Amanda are waiting til the little tyke is born to find out the gender. I’m betting on a boy, but I guess we’ll have to wait…

Krystle and Phil approached me to do their wedding. As we discussed details, Krystle said hesitantly in a nervous voice, "There's one thing..."

  Krystle and Phil approached me to do their wedding, and I was super excited because they are awesome people. As we discussed details, Krystle said hesitantly in a nervous voice, “There’s one thing…” My heart dropped. Was someone dying? Were their parents disowning them?

“We’re getting married in two weeks,” said Krystle. What?!?! Krystle’s nervous voice melted into an excited reverie as she…

Krystle and Phil are pretty incredible people. Krystle called me one Sunday and said, “Guess what? I’m engaged!!” Of course I was super excited for her, but before I could even react, she continued: “And we’re getting married in two weeks!” Now I’m all for short engagements. But WHAT? Yes, you heard right. Krystle and Phil planned a wedding in TWO WEEKS PEOPLE.

And since the wedding already…

Here are David + Amanda Wolter's Christmas photos, shot in the lovely Eaton Canyon north of Los Angeles.

Last year I had the privilege of taking some holiday photos of David & Amanda Wolter for them to send to their friends and family. We had a lot of fun and I learned a lot about them on the shoot because we didn’t know each other very well. Little did I know that over the course of the year, these guys would become two of Marc & I’s best friends.

So when this year rolled around and they asked me…

Sunday Style 24 : Nebraska Edition

Back in The Good Life (which I heard is actually NOT the state motto anymore? Nebraska friends : WHY?!?) it is freezing. I have become a Los Angeles weather wimp.

Luckily I can freeze in style.

Since I’m roughing it and writing this post on my phone, I’m not able to link to the items I’m wearing very easily. If you’re curious, just ask and I’ll find the item and link to it in the comments :)

Photos of model and singer Chanel (Rocky) from BAD LANDS at the gorgeous estate of film director Roland Emmerich.

Chanel Banoza is, simply put, one of the most interesting people I have ever met. Half of the alternative pop duo band called BAD LANDS, daughter of two models, and an avid yoga practicer, she is truly a woman of many talents. Chanel called me up earlier this year asking for some portraits/headshots to add to her portfolio. Many months and several jetsetting trips later (more for her than for me…

The Watsons (Adam, Jess and baby Dean) are so so special. I had a blast taking their family photos - and Dean was all smiles! Aren't they the cutest?

The Watsons (Adam, Jess and baby Dean) are so so special. I had a blast taking their family photos – and Dean was all smiles! Aren’t they the cutest?

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Today is the day.

Morgan and Brandon are the sweetest Nebraskans with hearts of gold, and I feel so privileged to have been a part of their big day. There was a tractor, a party bus, several gorgeous homes visited, adorable cheesy ring bearer smiles, and two people wholly in love with each other.

Guys, WHAT A FUN WEDDING! I’ll just let you watch the wedding film for…