the journal

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.

There’s something quietly magical about Healdsburg. Tucked into the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, it offers rolling vineyards, golden light, charming town streets, and a sense of calm that invites you to slow down — and truly be present with one another. If you’re dreaming of an intimate, meaningful way to recommit to your […]

By Alicia Parks Photography | Vow Renewals | California Destination Photography There is something quietly sacred about the decision to renew your vows. It is not a do-over, it is a deepening. A conscious, intentional choice to look at the person standing beside you and say I choose you still. I choose you again. If […]

Planning a wedding at Montage Healdsburg means choosing a setting that feels calm, intentional, and connected to the surrounding landscape. This guide walks through the grounds, ceremony locations, and what it is like to work with a photographer who knows the venue well.

Your comprehensive resource for planning an unforgettable Madrona wedding in Healdsburg, California As a Sonoma County wedding photographer who has had the privilege of documenting love stories at The Madrona in Healdsburg, I can confidently say this venue is unlike anything else in wine country. Here is my complete guide to planning your Madrona wedding. […]