When I was little, I used to pretend I was a horse. Or a wolf. Sometimes a tiger. Whatever suited my fancy. I was one of thooose girls. I didn't really play with dolls or put on lipstick and wear my mom's heels. Instead, I created elaborate stories in my head and played them out for hours, sometimes days, until the story was complete.

As I got older, I thought for a time that I wanted to be a writer. Instead of acting out the stories in my imagination, I tried to put them on paper. I would sit down and start these grand novels, only to begin another one after a few chapters in the first. I had every intention of finishing them. I just... never did. Apparently writing isn't my strong suit.

Then I found a camera. Jackpot. I found a way to stop time. To tell real stories. The kind of stories that should be remembered. Need to be remembered. Stories full of life and love that beg to be preserved and shared.

So I guess you could call me a story teller. A really, really ridiculously blessed and happily married story teller who can't cook but laughs a lot and has three dogs. I love my life.

And I'd love to tell your story : )

California Wedding: Alli + Jason

When life gives you lemons, you could make lemonade. Or, you could have a sweet, intimate wedding and marry your the love of your life by a magnificent lemon orchard. At least, that’s what Alli did! She and Jason wed on a gorgeous, sunny California day last June in front of their closest friends and family. These two share such a down-to-earth, accept you just the way you are kind of love… the kind you know will last forever simply because of how real, how strong it is. And it was a privilege to document something so beautiful. It’s about time I share some favorites of their lovely day!!