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 Kirstin and Cameron had the most beautiful wedding at the Viansa Sonoma Winery in Sonoma, California. This venue just so happens to be smack dab in, you guessed it, wine country. The couple rented a beautiful and spacious Airbnb for Kristin and her bridesmaids to get ready in. One of my biggest tips for brides […]

Viansa Sonoma Winery Wedding | Kirstin + Cameron

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This wedding at the Club at Ruby Hill was extra special. My good friends Kathy and Tim got married and I had the honor of being chosen to document their wedding. Kathy and I went to elementary, middle and high school together and when I heard about Tim & Kathy getting engaged, I knew this […]

Wedding at The Club at Ruby Hill, Pleasanton | Kathy & Tim

Weddings

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Sophia and James are one of the most special couples I’ve ever met and their specialness was definitely mirrored in their unique Rosewood Sand Hill Wedding! S+J’s UNIQUE ROSEWOOD SANDHILL WEDDING DETAILS The wedding took place at the beautiful Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel in Menlo Park, California. This location is perfect because everything is in […]

Rosewood Sand Hill Wedding | Sophia + James

Weddings

Elaine and Eric finally got the wedding of their dreams! These two lovebirds postponed their Hotel Nia Wedding because of COVID-19 for 2 years! However, Summer of 2022, they finally were able to have their special day. E + E’s Hotel Nia Wedding Day Details The wedding was held at the amazing Hotel Nia. It […]

Hotel Nia Wedding | Elaine + Eric

Weddings

Carmen and Matthew’s Elegant Wedding at the Palm Event Center was one of the smoothest weddings that I have had the opportunity to be a part of. From the moment I began capturing their day to the moment that I started the editing process, I knew I had to share it with everyone on my […]

Elegant Wedding at the Palm Event Center | Carmen + Matthew

Weddings

Since I’ve announced my transition from my tech job to being a full time photographer, some people on Instagram asked how the transition was and what do I do in my day to day as a California Wedding Photographer. I must admit, that at first, I found it difficult. After a while, I started getting […]

A Day in the Life: California Wedding Photographer

Weddings

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As a Wedding Photographer based out of the Bay Area, I am a major advocate for getting timeless engagement photos. I know what you might be thinking, “Helena, I think wedding photos are enough.” That, my friend, is exactly why I have created this list of 6 Reasons to Get Timeless Engagement Photos Taken.   ENGAGEMENT […]

6 Reasons to Get Timeless Engagement Photos Taken

Engagements

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