A summer wedding at the Plantation on Sunnybrook

This wedding was so beautiful, warm + colorful that looking at these photos just makes me wish I was basking in the toasty July sun. So many #summervibes. #ihatethecold

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Matt + Gemma // a Rattlesnake Ridge adventure session

In a long list of unforgettable adventures I’ve been on with couples, this afternoon at Rattlesnake Ridge is at the very top. One part unbelievably epic, one part quiet embrace, all parts I-could-do-this-every-day.

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Adrianna + Rhys // an adventurous Point Reyes engagement

Adrianna + Rhys asked me to come to San Francisco for their engagement session and I knew Point Reyes was the place to go - the best “winter” weather we could asked for (70s + a beautiful sunset!), an awesome evening, and a whole lot of fun with these two.

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Inn at Tabbs Creek Wedding Portraits

Pre-wedding portraits with Kat + Brian the evening before saying vows at the Inn at Tabbs Creek. The world gave us the most magical light. One of my fav days of the year.

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Nat + Gloria // a Middlesex Fells and Boston Esplanade engagement

Adventuring around Boston with these two was the best introduction to an amazing couple (and awesome city) I could ever ask for.

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MV + Nick // Blue Ridge Parkway Engagement Photos

It's always a joy to return to my favorite spots to make new engagement art with new people. Raven's Roost is one of my go-to "mountain spots" and it never disappoints.