the journal

After years of photographing weddings across Napa Valley, Alicia Parks shares her personal vendor guide: the venues, planners, florists, videographers, musicians, and rental companies she trusts most for wine country weddings. This is the team she would build if it were her own wedding day.

There is something unforgettable about getting married in Napa Valley. Maybe it is the way the evening light moves across the vineyards. Maybe it is the architecture of a historic estate, the quiet elegance of a private wine country property, or the way a table beneath ancient olive trees becomes completely magical as the sun […]

There are places that simply feel romantic—and Santa Barbara is one of them. I truly want to retire here way before retirement age! With its Spanish-inspired architecture, golden California light, coastal breeze, and effortless luxury, Santa Barbara has long been one of my favorite destinations for engagement photography in California. When this beautiful couple invited […]

Gina and Jonah’s wedding at Vinarosa Resort in Santa Rosa was everything a Sonoma wine country celebration should be. Sonoma wedding photographer Alicia Parks shares the full story, from the ceremony under the wisteria pergola to the sunset portraits in the vineyard, and why this wedding stays with her.

As a Northern California luxury wedding photographer, I’ve photographed countless love stories throughout Napa Valley, Sonoma, and the California coast, and every visit to The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay reminds me why couples from around the world choose this extraordinary destination to begin their forever. Whether you’re secretly planning the perfect proposal or envisioning an […]

Quick Answer Choosing a wedding photographer for an outdoor Napa Valley wedding involves more than finding beautiful photos online. Outdoor weddings require a photographer with experience managing changing light, vineyard landscapes, unpredictable weather, and fast-paced timelines. Look for someone with a strong portfolio of outdoor weddings, consistent editing, local venue knowledge, and the technical skills […]

San Francisco City Hall is one of the most extraordinary places in the world to get married. Alicia Parks Photography shares a complete guide to how it works, from booking your ceremony to the best time of day for photos, plus what to do after you say I do.

Healdsburg wedding photographer Alicia Parks captures Erin and Patrick’s organic peach and blush wedding at Haydon Root Vineyard, featured on Style Me Pretty.

Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma offers one of the most romantic wedding settings in wine country. From the historic stone courtyard to candlelit receptions under string lights, this venue is full of timeless charm.

A look inside a Mayacama Golf Club wedding in Sonoma, where private views, natural light, and understated luxury create a timeless wine country celebration.