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What’s In My Camera Bag

Camera Bodies Fujifilm GFX100s Fujifilm XH1 Lenses Fujifilm XF 56mm 1.2 R Fujifilm XF 35mm 1.4 R Fujifilm XF 50-140mm 2.8 R Fujifilm XF 16-55mm 2.8 R Fujifilm XF 16mm 1.4 R Fujifilm GF 63mm 2.8 R UJIFILM Macro Extension Tube MCEX-16 Flash Godox TT685F II Flash x2 Lume Cube Bicolor Mountable LED Light x2 […]

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Lost Luggage

I once read that you can learn a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve remembered it always, and thought this would be the perfect way to share a little more about myself with you. So, in part two of […]

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Tangled Christmas Lights

I once read that you can learn a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve remembered it always, and thought this would be the perfect way to share a little more about myself with you. So, here’s the final installment– […]

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A Rainy Day

I once read that you can learn a lot about a person by the way they handle three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve remembered it always, and thought this would be the perfect way to share a little more about myself with you. So, here’s the final installment– […]

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Best Places to Shop for Bridal Lingerie

LA PERLA La Perla’s heritage is rich and diverse. Today, the label offers an exquisite line of modern, luxurious lingerie in sophisticated styles and colors. These picture perfect sets are ideal for the bridal and honeymoon suites. GIRL AND A SERIOUS DREAM Girl and a Serious Dream has become an icon for french lace bridal […]

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Tips for Better Wedding Day Photos

One of my favorite parts of being a destination wedding photographer is helping couples capture the images they’re going to cherish for a lifetime, and by generations to come. And the fact is, your wedding day photos are arguably some of the most important photos you’ll ever take, because when the cake is cut and […]

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Where to Shop for Bridesmaids Dresses

It used to be that when planning your bridesmaids dresses, you would spend a day shopping local bridal boutiques with your girls, and even then your options could be somewhat limited. Now most Brides and Bridesmaids are sourcing their inspiration and dresses online. And with options that are seemingly endless, it’s another element of planning […]

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Our Napa Valley Getaway

Day One Vintage House at the Estate Yountville Our favorite place to stay in Napa Valley is The Estate in Yountville. It’s a 22 acre resort located in Yountville, the heart of Napa Valley and home to more culinary stars than any other region in the country. With three distinctly styled hotel experiences to choose […]

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What to Wear to the Airport

After years of traveling for business and pleasure, I’ve curated a fool-proof uniform for travel days that works in most climates, is comfortable for walking and sleeping, and is travel-chic enough to run into clients and colleagues alike. It consists of the following pieces in black, white and camel colors (which also happens to match […]

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Summer 2022 Reading List

There’s something about summer that makes me want to get lost in a good book, especially if I’m traveling or relaxing poolside. This summer I’m revisiting a few of my all time favorite reads and excited for some new releases from my favorite authors. Red Sparrow (Vol. 1) by Jason Matthews A debut novel from […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT ELIZABETH

Photographer, Equestrian and Scuba Diver. Lover of Fashion, Art and Interior Design. Collector of Cookbooks. Creator of Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Travel Itineraries. Obsessed with Haute Restaurants and Hot Yoga.

When Elizabeth isn't photographing destination weddings, she's scuba diving (warm waters, if at all possible), riding her Iberian Warmblood, or spending time with her sweet family in Central California. She's just as good at planning menus as planning trips, and she makes a legendary pomegranate and rosemary baked brie. 

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Planning your wedding day around the lighting, the venue and your wedding party is important to capturing the wedding images of your dreams. Use these recommended timelines as a guide to planning your day.

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Feeling head over heels? Tell me all about your wedding day by inquiring below. The best part of what I do is the relationships I develop with my couples and their planners.

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