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Madison and Jon’s Engagement Session almost felt like it was never going to happen! Originally we had planned on shooting at Shaver Lake but then fires causes us to postpone, then we moved the plan to Sequoia National Park and another fire caused us to postpone. Then we landed on shooting at Montana De Oro […]

Engagements

Sequoia National Park Engagement Session – Sequoia Engagement Photographer

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Do you guys remember Lilly and Tucker’s Engagement Session blog? Well, the day came and they finally got married at the beautiful Wonder Valley Ranch Resort in Sanger. It was truly a beautiful day where they were surrounded by their family and friends. When I received my wedding invitation in the mail I saw Lilly […]

Weddings

Wonder Valley Ranch Wedding – Sanger Wedding Photographer

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I think most women rejoice when it’s fall, I know I do. We might be basic but we all love a good spooky season (and all things pumpkin spice)! When Sara from First Glantz Photography mentioned wanted to do a styled spooky shoot everyone, I mean EVERYONE was on board. What is so cool about […]

Holidays, Styled Shoots

Spooky Season Styled Shoot – Halloween Styled Photoshoot

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This Styled Shoot was hosted and put on by Tiffany of @thecounteirfeitwedding on Instagram. Once I saw the mood board and those gorgeous tones I knew that I HAD to participate. Originally the shoot was scheduled for March but as the pandemic would have it things got rescheduled, no biggie we eventually got to shoot […]

Styled Shoots

Sunset Hills Styled Shoot – Apple Valley Wedding Photographer

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Ethan and Mackenzie are (finally) married! They were my first couple that had to postpone their wedding because of COVID. Their wedding date changed, then their venue changed after the location they were supposed to wed got closed down. What didn’t change was their love for each other and their desire to be married. They […]

Weddings

Visalia Wedding Photographer – Ethan and Mackenzie are FINALLY married

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How CUTE is Alaina and Anthony’s in-home engagement session? I was so excited when Alaina told me she wanted to do their engagement session in their home. What better place is there to celebrate your love then the home you share your life in? BONUS POINTS, she asked to include her dog, Odie. I am […]

Engagements

Hanford in-home Engagement Photography – Home Engagement Session

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Kristina and Randy are literally my DREAM clients. When I met them last Summer I knew I had to shoot their wedding. They are sweet as can be, quirky, adorable, they LOVE Disney (Kristina is basically a real-life Disney Princess), a bit nerdy (like me), and they were getting married in Yosemite. I could not […]

Weddings

Kristina and Randy’s Fairy Tale Wedding – Fresno Wedding Photographer

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One thing I never considered when I started my photography business was the friendships I would make, especially those friendships with OTHER photographers. I mean, they are supposed to be my competition right? How can I be friends with someone who might steal my clients? Here’s the thing, there are enough clients to go around, […]

Engagements

Millerton Lake Summer Styled Engagement Session – Fresno Engagement Photographer

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Shaver Lake has quickly become one of my favorite locations to photograph engagement sessions. This location off Dinkey Creek Rd was perfect. As I drove up to the spot the fog started rolling in, of course being a photographer I freaked out a little because fog can be so hard to photograph but Lilly was […]

Engagements

Shaver Lake Engagement Photos – Snowy Winter Engagement Photography – Lilly and Tucker

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Cristina and Roger booked me just 6 weeks before their wedding! A friend referred me to them after their original Photographer had an accident and was injured for their wedding day. I’m so glad I was available and able to capture their day for them. Cristina got ready at her Parent’s house while Roger was […]

Weddings

R Wedding House The Ranch in Selma – Cristina and Roger are married!