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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

Jessica & Joey’s wine country wedding Jessica and Joey met in what has become the “classic” way in this day in age – online. Now, just like most other online users, both of them were skeptical of their chances of actually finding love through Bumble, as they had both endured some not so great dates. […]

March 31, 2023

St. Francis Winery Wedding

What to Keep in Mind before Choosing a Wedding Photographer Having a wedding in Wine Country – one of the nation’s most popular wedding destinations – is pretty much the dream. Couples usually come away with an unforgettable experience that lasts them a lifetime.  For this very reason, having a Wine Country Wedding Photographer is […]

December 12, 2022

What to Keep in Mind before Choosing a Wedding Photographer for Your Big Day

How Much Does a Wine Country Wedding Cost It’s no secret that Sonoma & Napa County in California are some of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the nation.  Internationally recognized as Wine Country due to the Valley’s various soil types which allow for the cultivation of over 50 varieties of grapes; holding a destination […]

December 12, 2022

How Much Does a Wine Country Wedding Cost? The Actual Cost of Napa Valley Wedding Venues & More

Deer Park Villa Wedding Venue

August 15, 2022

Redwood Romance at Deer Park Villa Wedding Venue

Bride Groom Kiss Outside Deer Park Villa Wedding Venue Alicia Parks Photography

Intimate Geyserville Inn Wedding Amanda & Justin Like real estate, when it comes to planning a wedding or elopement, it’s all about location, location, location. My clients, Wisconsin-natives Amanda Kastner and Justin Ippoliti, understood the assignment. Maybe that’s because Justin is a real estate agent! In fall of 2021, they slipped away to wine country […]

February 25, 2022

Intimate Geyserville Inn Wedding in Wine Country California

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

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