the journal

Alicia Parks Photography is honored to be a top three finalist for California Wedding Day’s best photographer in northern California.

A Napa Valley photographer’s list of favorite things to do in Napa Valley during your wedding weekend for you and your cherished guests.

How to choose a wedding venue with services like Distinct Locations, how to know what to look for, and why private estates are soaring.

Plan a private residence wedding, an upscale backyard wedding event with thought out details and a flexible planning experience.

Kaycee and Manny’s Vine Hill House Vineyard Wedding was complete with carefully selected wines, a bubble entrance, and sunset portraits.

The beauty of a San Francisco Bay area wedding is being able to capture an incredibly special ceremony and then having the beautiful backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge for your reception. For all our Bay Area wedding couples, I have put together the ultimate guide for how to plan a Tiburon wedding from start […]

What You Pay for Is What You Get: The Truth About Styled Shoots As a photographer or creative professional, you’ve likely come across the idea of styled shoots. They’re a great way to build your portfolio, experiment with creative concepts, and attract new clients. But here’s the hard truth: not all styled shoots are created […]

Senior photos in Sonoma should not be a stale photo shoot, come feeling your best and having fun in this once in a lifetime experience!

Retreat

Say “I Do” at Carneros Resort and Spa Wedding Venue in Napa Valley If you heard it through the grapevine, it’s true. Carneros Resort and Spa is undoubtedly one ofthe best wedding venues in Napa Valley. I know selecting a wedding venue in Napa California ischallenging. Especially considering the fact that there are over 400 […]