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Your engagement in Northern California

June 26, 2024

Your engagement in Northern California

Looking for the perfect proposal idea? Discover 10 romantic and unique proposal concepts that will leave your partner speechless and ready to say yes. From intimate garden settings to adventurous outdoor experiences, find inspiration and guidance for a memorable proposal.

July 18, 2023

7 Romantic Proposal Ideas That Your Partner Will Never Forget

Find out what makes Carneros Resort and Spa one of the best vineyard wedding venues in Napa Valley.

May 25, 2023

Say “I Do” at Carneros Resort and Spa Wedding Venue in Napa Valley

Beautiful Places to Go In Santa Rosa Chateau St. Jean Chateau St. Jean Winery is a picturesque estate located in Santa Rosa, California. Established in 1973, the winery boasts stunning French-inspired architecture and beautiful gardens that offer a serene ambiance for wine tasting. Chateau St. Jean Winery produces a wide variety of award-winning wines. Visitors […]

April 1, 2023

Beautiful Places to Go In Santa Rosa

Beach Engagement The options for Northern California beach engagement sessions are endless, from https://www.bodegabay.com/ down to Halfmoon bay. Finding a photographer who has worked multiple different locations and who can help you plan your engagement session is key! I would love to chat with you and help you plan the perfect engagement session, click the […]

March 31, 2023

Best Engagement Session Locations in Northern California

What to Keep in Mind when you choose a wedding photographer for your one of a kind, wine county wedding in 2025.

December 12, 2022

How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

It’s no secret that Sonoma & Napa County in California are some of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the nation. The sister counties are internationally recognized as Wine Country due to the Valley’s various soil types. This allows for the cultivation of over 50 varieties of grapes! Holding a destination wedding here is made of […]

December 12, 2022

How Much Does a Wine Country Wedding Cost?

Sunset vineyard portrait at deLorimier Winery wedding venue in Sonoma County.

10 of the Best Wedding Venues in Napa Valley With over a decade of experience as a Sonoma wine country wedding photographer, I know all of the ins and outs. My clients have said “I do” practically everywhere! Which means that I have gotten to tour, explore and learn about diverse wedding venues across the […]

February 1, 2022

10 of the Best Wedding Venues in Napa Valley

As a wedding photographer with over a decade of experience – I’m excited to share with you beautiful places to propose in Sonoma California

January 29, 2022

Beautiful Places to Propose in Sonoma California

Kelly & Terry’s Vine Hill House Wedding As one of the best wedding photographers in Sonoma wine country California, I take pride in capturing beautiful images of my couples and their venues. I get an exclusive, close-up view of each couple’s deep connection and compassion for one another. Keep scrolling to see how I documented […]

January 27, 2022

Vine Hill House Wedding