• Brandi & Kyle’s Charleston engagement session was SUCH a dream. My watch said we walked over three miles, exploring all the little alleyways and nooks we could find.✨🌊 I had the honor of shooting Brandi’s cousin’s wedding last year that she was a bridesmaid in and I was beyond excited when she reached out. To get to work with a family again, reconnect, and take their photos for another big day...just makes my heart explode. Cannot wait to share more! #southandwestphoto Makeup by @lashesandlacechs 👏🏻
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    Brandi & Kyle’s Charleston engagement session was SUCH a dream. My watch said we walked over three miles, exploring all the little alleyways and nooks we could find.✨🌊 I had the honor of shooting Brandi’s cousin’s wedding last year that she was a bridesmaid in and I was beyond excited when she reached out. To get to work with a family again, reconnect, and take their photos for another big day...just makes my heart explode. Cannot wait to share more! #southandwestphoto Makeup by @lashesandlacechs 👏🏻
  • Hitting inboxes today: 7 books I think EVERYONE should read! I’m talking about one of my favorite books that I bought this year that I haven’t shown on stories yet! It’s a game changer for setting your day. You can sign up for my newsletter on my site through the link in my bio, scroll all the way down to the bottom and enter your email! ✨🌊
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    Hitting inboxes today: 7 books I think EVERYONE should read! I’m talking about one of my favorite books that I bought this year that I haven’t shown on stories yet! It’s a game changer for setting your day. You can sign up for my newsletter on my site through the link in my bio, scroll all the way down to the bottom and enter your email! ✨🌊
  • The worst thing that could happen after your engagement photos or wedding is getting your photos back and thinking, “This isn’t us.” Every single couple I have met has been so different from one another. Different jobs, different interests, different ethnicities, different ages, the list goes on but what they all have in common is that they want photos that FEEL like them. And because of that, every session is different. Sometimes I know I need to be extra high energy because a couple is more shy and reserved or sometimes I can tell some music playing would help the session flow better. In the end, maybe the way we got these moments looked a little different, but they all still have the moment of, “This is us.” when they see their photos. 🌊✨🙌🏻
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    The worst thing that could happen after your engagement photos or wedding is getting your photos back and thinking, “This isn’t us.” Every single couple I have met has been so different from one another. Different jobs, different interests, different ethnicities, different ages, the list goes on but what they all have in common is that they want photos that FEEL like them. And because of that, every session is different. Sometimes I know I need to be extra high energy because a couple is more shy and reserved or sometimes I can tell some music playing would help the session flow better. In the end, maybe the way we got these moments looked a little different, but they all still have the moment of, “This is us.” when they see their photos. 🌊✨🙌🏻
  • Photos shouldn’t take forever. None of that, “Wait, okay move your hand here. Uhhh maybe look this way. Okay never mind stand right there and tilt your head this way.” It’s quick, confident direction coming from behind the camera that helps facilitate the easy moments that look natural and authentic. ✨ Matthew and I went wine tasting in Napa with these special humans yesterday and I grabbed them as we were walking to the car and said let’s do some photos! We were there for under 10 minutes and got a handful of shots, tons of different poses, and amazing laughs because of fun prompts and quick movements that I was telling them to do. You want your photos to be genuine and look just like your actual relationship aka not forced and a dang good time. 🤘🏻 So happy time have them here with us, especially during Fall in Napa! What a dream. 🥂
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    Photos shouldn’t take forever. None of that, “Wait, okay move your hand here. Uhhh maybe look this way. Okay never mind stand right there and tilt your head this way.” It’s quick, confident direction coming from behind the camera that helps facilitate the easy moments that look natural and authentic. ✨ Matthew and I went wine tasting in Napa with these special humans yesterday and I grabbed them as we were walking to the car and said let’s do some photos! We were there for under 10 minutes and got a handful of shots, tons of different poses, and amazing laughs because of fun prompts and quick movements that I was telling them to do. You want your photos to be genuine and look just like your actual relationship aka not forced and a dang good time. 🤘🏻 So happy time have them here with us, especially during Fall in Napa! What a dream. 🥂
  • When do you feel most creative? This year my creative outlets have been when I’m outside on a hike or beach, traveling with friends or Matthew, on a call with my sweet bestie when we do our monthly FaceTimes (love you to pieces @klacksen), or tucked away with a new self development/business book. Burnout can be a real struggle but I’ve found if I can help facilitate an environment that I feel productive and creative in, the juices start flowing and ideas pour out. For example, I’m headed to Charleston this week for a wedding (YAS!) and I’m already researching cute coffee shops and areas to work from to stay inspired. What about you, have any tricks for beating creative burnout?✨🤘🏻🌊 Photography: @southandwestphoto Design & Coordination: @jalieweddings Floral Design & Ribbon: @zurifloraldesign Hair & MU: @rosamercedesbeauty Calligraphy & Invitations: @inkmethis @fiorepress Bridal Dress: @thebridalvaultco Suit: @josabank Jewelry: @portergulch Arch: @cohen_creates Rentals: @tahoerusticrentals @redcarpeteventsanddesign Styling Mats: @jrd_artshop Bakery: @pariscustomcakes Models: @crimsonskiss @travis_james_stewart
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    When do you feel most creative? This year my creative outlets have been when I’m outside on a hike or beach, traveling with friends or Matthew, on a call with my sweet bestie when we do our monthly FaceTimes (love you to pieces @klacksen), or tucked away with a new self development/business book. Burnout can be a real struggle but I’ve found if I can help facilitate an environment that I feel productive and creative in, the juices start flowing and ideas pour out. For example, I’m headed to Charleston this week for a wedding (YAS!) and I’m already researching cute coffee shops and areas to work from to stay inspired. What about you, have any tricks for beating creative burnout?✨🤘🏻🌊 Photography: @southandwestphoto Design & Coordination: @jalieweddings Floral Design & Ribbon: @zurifloraldesign Hair & MU: @rosamercedesbeauty Calligraphy & Invitations: @inkmethis @fiorepress Bridal Dress: @thebridalvaultco Suit: @josabank Jewelry: @portergulch Arch: @cohen_creates Rentals: @tahoerusticrentals @redcarpeteventsanddesign Styling Mats: @jrd_artshop Bakery: @pariscustomcakes Models: @crimsonskiss @travis_james_stewart
  • Our friends are in town this weekend and we are showing off our most favorite places! Tonight we hiked in Walnut Creek for a picnic at sunset, Napa tomorrow then the coast on Sunday! California, you sure do know how to show off ✨🤘🏻🌊
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    Our friends are in town this weekend and we are showing off our most favorite places! Tonight we hiked in Walnut Creek for a picnic at sunset, Napa tomorrow then the coast on Sunday! California, you sure do know how to show off ✨🤘🏻🌊
  • Heading into today like 🙌🏻🤘🏻👏🏻 Feeling fired up to schedule and maximize my time after speaking at @tuesdaystogethersf last night on time management! My FAVORITE topic! I’ve gotten asked if I’m posting a video from it and while I didn’t film the talk last night, I’m happy to do it again! What about an IGTV on it? ✨ I covered: factors that play into your time, procrastination and how to avoid it, time batching and blocking, and tools/resources to use. Anddddd I might have made a cutie PDF on how to schedule out your day! Comment below if you would be interested in hearing it OR comment telling me your biggest time management struggles and I’d love to give some advice on how to fix it. Let’s figure out how to maximize your day together! 🌊✨ #communityovercompetition #risingtidesociety #southandwestphoto
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    Heading into today like 🙌🏻🤘🏻👏🏻 Feeling fired up to schedule and maximize my time after speaking at @tuesdaystogethersf last night on time management! My FAVORITE topic! I’ve gotten asked if I’m posting a video from it and while I didn’t film the talk last night, I’m happy to do it again! What about an IGTV on it? ✨ I covered: factors that play into your time, procrastination and how to avoid it, time batching and blocking, and tools/resources to use. Anddddd I might have made a cutie PDF on how to schedule out your day! Comment below if you would be interested in hearing it OR comment telling me your biggest time management struggles and I’d love to give some advice on how to fix it. Let’s figure out how to maximize your day together! 🌊✨ #communityovercompetition #risingtidesociety #southandwestphoto
  • In the first few months of dating Matthew he told me that one of my most attractive qualities was my confidence in who I was as a person and my confidence in what I looked like. The first time we hung out one on one, I went on a run with him without any makeup on, my hair hadn’t been washed in days and I was in athletic clothes head to toe. I didn’t think anything about it. And it wasn’t until he pointed out that confidence that I started noticing women all around me consistently picking themselves apart. And in a way, I think that’s why I became a photographer. I have the opportunity to step in front of women weekly and tell them exactly who they are, not who they see themselves as. In part, I hope the words that I am saying echo what their significant others see in them too. It’s not easy living in a world that is telling you how and who to be. “You need to eat clean. You need to work out daily. You need to be married. You need to have kids. You need to have xyz job.” And on and on the list goes. I’ve taken quite a few weeks this year away from social media because of all the things it tells me that I “need” to do. When in reality I just “need” to show up exactly as I am. And that’s all you have to do too. 🤘🏻🌊✨
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    In the first few months of dating Matthew he told me that one of my most attractive qualities was my confidence in who I was as a person and my confidence in what I looked like. The first time we hung out one on one, I went on a run with him without any makeup on, my hair hadn’t been washed in days and I was in athletic clothes head to toe. I didn’t think anything about it. And it wasn’t until he pointed out that confidence that I started noticing women all around me consistently picking themselves apart. And in a way, I think that’s why I became a photographer. I have the opportunity to step in front of women weekly and tell them exactly who they are, not who they see themselves as. In part, I hope the words that I am saying echo what their significant others see in them too. It’s not easy living in a world that is telling you how and who to be. “You need to eat clean. You need to work out daily. You need to be married. You need to have kids. You need to have xyz job.” And on and on the list goes. I’ve taken quite a few weeks this year away from social media because of all the things it tells me that I “need” to do. When in reality I just “need” to show up exactly as I am. And that’s all you have to do too. 🤘🏻🌊✨
  • The good news: Maui has exceeded my expectations and Matthew and I haven’t stopped smiling since we landed. Bad news: I don’t think we will be going home, but y’all be sure to come visit us. 🌊✨😎
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    The good news: Maui has exceeded my expectations and Matthew and I haven’t stopped smiling since we landed. Bad news: I don’t think we will be going home, but y’all be sure to come visit us. 🌊✨😎
  • Last three months of the year, Q4, the final stretch, whatever you call it, it is HERE my party people. 🤘🏻 I woke up this morning feeling fired up to push some of my goals for the year, we are way too accustomed to waiting until January to make changes when really we can make them anytime. I started using some new programs, implemented a workflow, and finally got a system in place for one of my yearly goals. And Matthew has been working SO hard these past few weeks and it has given me even more encouragement heading into October. I love seeing him hustle ✨ Any goals or dreams you could start working on today? If you need an accountability partner, you know who to DM 🙋🏻‍♀️
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    Last three months of the year, Q4, the final stretch, whatever you call it, it is HERE my party people. 🤘🏻 I woke up this morning feeling fired up to push some of my goals for the year, we are way too accustomed to waiting until January to make changes when really we can make them anytime. I started using some new programs, implemented a workflow, and finally got a system in place for one of my yearly goals. And Matthew has been working SO hard these past few weeks and it has given me even more encouragement heading into October. I love seeing him hustle ✨ Any goals or dreams you could start working on today? If you need an accountability partner, you know who to DM 🙋🏻‍♀️