This session was deeply emotional for me, for so many reasons. One of the greatest reasons is because it was my first time seeing photography in an entirely different way then what I was used to. Not only that, but I was seeing it through the eyes of someone I deeply admire…

My first time in Oregon was truly an unforgettable trip! My husband and I chased waterfalls, walked to the edge of cliffs, drove from one town to another each day, and ate A LOT. I really wanted to experience Oregon while I was there working, and I’m so glad we did.

When Kaitlin first reached out to me, she said, “We want an intimate wedding in the desert.” They didn’t know exactly where, but they knew that was what they wanted. They both live in Florida, so they hoped that I could help with logistics and planning as well — especially in the midst of COVID. We managed to make it happen exactly as planned despite everything, and it was turned out just the they wanted.

In-home sessions are among some of my favorite to shoot! They are so intimate, relaxed, and often a real reflection of a couple. The home can be the couple’s or it can be somewhere else, like a vacation rental. Regardless of which it is, I find the results are the same. It’s an overall cozy and warm feeling.

He expressed to me his love of this place and how much he wanted to experience it with his fiancé. They decided that an adventure session was the perfect way to celebrate their engagement, so that’s exactly what we did. We hiked through rock formations, embraced the wind, and later traversed sand dunes — all while documenting their love and creating a space for them to experience this place together for the first time.

This day was incredible from start to finish. Despite the ups and downs due to the pandemic, everything came together even better than they had hoped. We went all over from the Las Vegas Strip, to Downtown, and ultimately Valley of Fire for their vows.