letita + mitch the miller cabin

What can I say about these two amazing people? It wouldn’t fit into a single blog post, let me just say that for starters. Kevin and I had the incredible pleasure to enjoy the 4th of July at their cabin on the lake. We got to hang out with their amazing friends and family and I still cannot thank you all enough for your hospitality then and on your wedding day, Kevin was sad not to be able to make it with Charlie to the wedding (he threw out his back earlier that morning wake surfing on the lake). Wendy and I really enjoyed every moment with all of you.  A gorgeous evening under the stars. I was looking forward to your wedding all year. I hope you cherish all of your pictures and remember every moment with a warm reflection as I do. I have A LOT of images from your wedding to edit still, but these were some of my favorites. Much love you to you both. This will definitely not be our last creative encounter, for that I’m certain xoxo

jill + ryan the hyatt incline village

I had the pleasure of shooting Jill & Ryan’s engagement pictures last winter and had such a great time with them. My associates shot their wedding on July 18th at the Hyatt in Incline Village. It was just gorgeous. My associate photographers, Michael Escalera and Wendy Hithe did an absolutely amazing job. Congratulations to you both. I wish nothing but the best!

Gracing the Silver Screen

So it may seem a wee bit odd for me to write about a movie. I mean, I am not a movie critic on the side or anything, although I think I’d like to be, I love, love, love a good movie and can appreciate excellent writing.  I have good reason to want to talk about one movie in particular.  Nancy Meyers, is just an outstanding writer/director. To her credit are movies like What Women Want, Something’s Gotta Give, & the The Holiday. In this movie, titled, It’s Complicated a comedy about love, divorce and everything in between, stars some of my absolute favorite actors of all time, Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin & Steve Martin. Ummm….hello?  Who wouldn’t want to see the awe inspiring chemistry of these 3 on screen? So what’s the significance already? Twist my arm already, here’s the skinny. About 4 months ago I was on the phone with the prop master for this film at NBC Universal. She was looking for some specific types of photos for a scene in the movie. I put together a plethora of images and prints for Nancy herself to review for use in the film. I had get it all together rather quickly and Fed Ex it to them in New York just before they were set to begin filming. Apparently there was a meeting about this scene and they needed to review my images asap. Crazy I know. I was thrilled they chose 2 to use in the scene. So here’s what I do know about the scene, there’s a wedding being planned in Santa Barbara and I believe it’s between the characters being played by Alec Baldwin and the gorgeous Lake Bell.  They are going to be looking through a wedding album and looking at 2 of my images of cakes. I realize it may only be this microcosm of a detail in this film, but I get the opportunity to leave a footprint of my work to my credit that I never imagined before. Just knowing that someone like Nancy Meyers has seen my work along side some of the most talented actors on the planet just makes me giddy with excitement. I am honored to be an itty bitty part of such a cool project. It’s due out on Christmas Day. If you see a girl sitting in the front row with a small video camera intensely watching the credits, don’t disturb me please. hee hee!

Anyway, check out the trailer. Looks like a super cute movie.

taunya +clint engaged!

Off to one of my favorite little hidden spots in Tahoe, I took Taunya and Clint out for fun filled afternoon of romping in the fields.

Kim + Sean Fitzhaven Estate

For me, having fun while taking pictures is a must. When I have fun, so does everyone else. Kim and Sean took that to a whole new level all their own. Your energy was positively contagious. I think I can say with absolutely certainty that everyone at your wedding had a blast and gave me nothing but great pictures. You guys had it all. A beautiful sunny day, a beautiful over cast day, a beautiful rainy day, and to top it off, and incredible DOUBLE rainbow toward the end of the day’s light. It  was so incredible. One of the more perfect Tahoe afternoons that I can remember. I’m sure your marriage is filled with love and a lot of laughter. Congrats to you guys. xoxo

bug hits the cover

does this really even need an introduction? i think not. i love my daughter. 

sabrina + federico

Words just can’t describe the incredible love and beauty that encompasses the two of you. What a privilege to be a part of your wedding. It was nothing short of amazing you guys. Not just aesthetically, but to see such a celebration of the love for two of you with your friends and family was inspiring. I hope you  had a wonderful honeymoon. Congratulations again you two

jessica+brian engaged!

I am so glad you both made the trek up to Tahoe to play with me! I’m sorry your puppy was sick on the way up, but it was fun to capture all of you. The extra little trip we took was a beautiful drive, even though we still missed the wildflowers blooming up there! that was a bummer, but I do love those shots we took by the cool old cabin.  I had such a great time with you guys. Let me know if you need anything before the big day.

Katie & Casey

I wished so much that I would have been able to shoot this wedding. The day of this wedding, I was coming home from the hospital after just having delivered my baby. This wedding just looked like so much fun. I’m sad that I missed it. Katie, you were nothing short of a stunning bride. Just beautiful!!! My good friend and fellow photographer, Heather Whiting, shot this wedding in my absence. I have never not been able to shoot one of my weddings in the 10+ years I’ve been shooting, but I guess having a baby is the best excuse I could have ever had, I’m just sad it had to be this one. Heather did a wonderful job capturing every beautiful moment. Not even a rainy day could stop getting some gorgeous photos!

Amy & Dave Kosanke

Despite the gloom of rain and snow atop Heavenly, you two had an incredible wedding. I know everyone said how unusual it was to have a day like that in June, but of all the sunny June weddings I’ve shot in the past, I wouldn’t have traded the day you had for one sunny day! It was incredible. Wish you both much love and happiness on your lives together