If you think of a warm sun with a cool breeze on an April Day in San Luis Obispo, you can almost feel what it was like to be at the Madonna Inn on April 2nd, 2023, for Jami and Derric’s wedding. It really could not have been a more perfect day. I’ve known Jami […]

May 9, 2023

Madonna Inn Wedding | Jami + Derric

Weddings, Engagements, + Proposals

Engagement sessions are always so sweet to photograph, but they’re extra sweet when they’re friends of your family. Faith and Justin met at church (the same church my parents and one of my brothers go to!), and after their first date, they quickly fell in love. They told me their first date lasted for hours […]

April 3, 2023

Hart Park Engagement | Faith + Justin

Weddings, Engagements, + Proposals

My brother and sweet sister in law just moved back to California to the coast, and I am over the moon! For those of you who have followed me since the beginning of my professional journey here, you’ll know Cindy used to be my business partner. She is one of my closest friends, an amazing […]

April 3, 2023

Laguna Beach Family Photos | The Tomlinsons

Families, Seniors, + More

Bakersfield has been absolutely breathtaking recently. This rain has brought out the shapes and full detail in the mountains surrounding our valley, color form the landscapes, little flowers in the fields, and clear skies. The Force family made the scenery even more stunning. There really was no better time for family photos! Little Vander’s smiles, […]

March 28, 2023

Bakersfield After the Rain Family Photos | The Force Family

Families, Seniors, + More

There must be something in the valley air because so many engagements have been happening! I love it. Dani and Easton go to my church here in Bakersfield, and after church one Sunday, Easton approached me about photographing his proposal to Dani. There’s nothing quite as sweet as the ear to ear grin of a […]

February 2, 2023

Bakersfield Seven Oaks Proposal | Dani + Easton

Weddings, Engagements, + Proposals

Going to a client’s home is always super special for me, but going to a client’s home in another state?? Insane. This client also happens to be one of my wonderful brothers and his wife, so I’d go any distance for that. If you were here from my early days of business, you’ll remember Cindy […]

February 2, 2023

Colorado Springs Newborn Session | Cindy + JD

Families, Seniors, + More

The Bakersfield hills were truly alive as Julie Andrews would sing. Kate and Christopher are such good friends of mine, and it would be really easy to sit behind my computer and gush over them endlessly. So I’ll try not to do that. This time of year, Bakersfield is green, lush, and clear. You can […]

February 2, 2023

Bakersfield Couples Session in the Hills | Kate + Christopher

Families, Seniors, + More

It was an honor to be able to third shoot with Jenn Lappe Photography a while back. I’ve been dying to share these images!! Every detail was thought out and intentional. From the abundance of flowers to the intricacies of the Immaculata Church, I was in love. While I mostly shoot in Bakersfield, CA, going […]

January 30, 2023

Luxury San Diego Wedding | JaeAnn + John

Weddings, Engagements, + Proposals

There’s nothing quite like a sunset of many colors. These downtown Bakersfield senior pictures had colorful skies and smiles to last forever. I’ve known Hannah for a pretty long time. So long, in fact, that I can’t even remember when I met her. I just know we were both youth. I might’ve been in junior […]

December 12, 2022

Downtown Bakersfield Senior Pictures | Hannah Patrick

Families, Seniors, + More

Hart Park is always a sweet place for photos here in Bakersfield. While it was pretty chilly outside this particular day, the Grissom family braved the air for the portraits. It was a joy to see the dynamic of their family play out in their interactions with one another. Laurie is truly the rock of […]

December 3, 2022

Hart Park Family Photos | The Grissom Family

Families, Seniors, + More