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A newlywed couple shares a tender moment on a sandy beach during sunset, capturing love and happiness in a scenic coastal setting.

Redwoods to Coast. Ultimate Brookings Elopement Guide

Redwoods and Coastline. Why Brookings Is the Ultimate Two Location Elopement Spot There are very few places in the world where you can stand under towering old growth redwoods and then be on a dramatic cliffside above the Pacific Ocean twenty minutes later. Brookings Oregon is one of them, and honestly, that is exactly why […]

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Sunset wedding reception on a grassy hillside with ocean views and joyful guests celebrating.

Luxury Crook Point Weddings | Oregon Coast Photographer

Luxury Weddings at Crook Point: Why I’m the Perfect Oregon Coast Photographer When you picture a luxury wedding weekend on the Southern Oregon Coast, Crook Point is usually the place that comes to mind. The cliffs, the private beaches, the quiet forest trails, and the wide open ocean views all come together to create something

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Beautiful engaged couple relaxing outdoors.

Romantic Golden Hour Engagement Session on the Oregon Coast at Samuel H. Boardman Corridor

Golden Hour Engagement Session on the Oregon Coast Samuel H. Boardman Corridor • Brookings Oregon • Gold Beach Oregon There is something about the Oregon Coast that just pulls you in. It feels a little wild and a little soft at the same time. The kind of place where the wind tells its own stories

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Happy family playing on the beach at sunset, with coastal cliffs and fog in the background.

5 reasons to book a family session while you’re on vacation

You’ve got it all planned out…you’re going on vacation!  Wohooo baby.  New sights, new sounds, new places, new adventures.  It’s going to be amazing.  And there’s only one thing that could make it even more amazing and memorable.  Booking family photos with me while you’re here visiting Brookings!   Now hear me out, you might be

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Capella by the Sea Elopement Guide: Tips for a Perfect Small Wedding

Why Capella by the Sea is the Perfect Spot to Elope in Brookings, Oregon If you’ve been dreaming about an intimate, breathtaking wedding surrounded by the natural beauty of the Oregon Coast, Capella by the Sea in Brookings is a hidden gem that should be at the top of your list. As a local photographer

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A romantic wedding photo of a newlywed couple standing in a sunlit forest, surrounded by ferns and towering trees.

Lauren & Ryan Redwood Elopement

10 Tips for Eloping in the Redwoods If you’re considering eloping in the Redwoods, you’ve already chosen one of the most magical spots in the world. The towering trees, soft-filtered light, and quiet stillness make it the perfect backdrop for an intimate wedding day. Having photographed and planned elopements in the Northern California Redwoods and

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