With its sweeping views and multiple event spaces, Arista Winery in Healdsburg, California was the perfect place for Jessica and Jason’s wine country nuptials. This fall wedding was such a stand-out celebration to experience, in no small part due to the natural scenery of the immediate area. Arista Winery is known for its beautiful views, […]

Gloria and Billy, redux. We waited nearly two years to celebrate this moment in sunny Sonoma and every microsecond of this day was so marvelously, intensely worth it. There is something extremely special about returning to photograph clients a second time (you can check out their Villa Montalvo ceremony here), like getting to continue reading […]

So thrilled to share with you all one of the most joyful, emotional, starry-eyed weddings I’ve had the pleasure of photographing. The impact that these two have had on their family and surrounding community is undeniable. It truly felt like all of the world was celebrating with them on this summer weekend in wine country. […]

In the first year of my freelance career, I happened to meet a florist, who kindly introduced me to a young couple. I ended up photographing that couple’s portraits just a week before their wedding, and they in turn introduced me to Erin and Kevin, who I got to meet for the first time early […]

Photography: Cassie Valente | Planning and Design: Shannon Leahy Events | Venue: Carneros Resort & Spa | Floral Design: | Hair and Makeup: Sherrie Long | Paper Design: Wandering Heart Paper | Tabletop Rentals: Frances Lane | Rentals: Encore Events Rentals | Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Music and Entertainment: Fox Sounds | Cake Design: […]

From Nina and Felix’s color bonanza wedding weekend with the ultimate vendor dream team, photographed on a mix of both film and digital, with scans by Indie Film Lab. I’m usually hesitant to share so many images before the full gallery is ready, but this was all too good to keep to myself. Check the […]

I’m so excited to share this feature that recently went live over at 100 Layer Cake! This incredible session was dreamt up by Morgan of Spreading Lovely, with major inspiration derived from the idea of a luxurious velvet tamarind linen. We envisioned the modern couple who is willing to go outside of the box and […]

Angie was one of those rare brides where I felt like we “clicked” even before we ever formally chatted on the phone or met in person! From the beginning, she let me know that her wedding day priorities were 1) putting together a natural, intimate experience for her fourteen guests and 2) targeting beautiful lighting […]