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A Laguna Beach City Hall Wedding
Tara and Blake's Laguna Beach City Hall wedding. Her father's ring on a necklace, three boys in the front row, and beach portraits before dinner.
A Santa Cruz Private Estate Wedding in the Redwoods
Gabbie and Taylor's Santa Cruz private estate wedding in the redwoods. A Chinese tea ceremony, mahjong all afternoon, and vows on land of their own.
Mountain View Ranch Wedding in Pine, Colorado
Ali and Michael's Mountain View Ranch wedding in Pine, Colorado. A pond, a veil, two dogs as witnesses, and golden hour before the speeches.
Flaming Gorge Engagement Photos in Dutch John, Utah
Misty and Zack on the Flaming Gorge rim at sunset: red canyon light, cold Coors Light, and an evening entirely their own.
Rhianna and Kevin's Sandstone Vineyards Wedding in Kuna, Idaho, From a Boise Wedding Photographer
Rhianna and Kevin wanted photos that felt honestly like them, rainbow pastels and all, at their untraditional Kuna, Idaho wedding.
A Capitola Wedding Venue: Hope and Ben at Shadowbrook
Hope and Ben met at fourteen and found their way back 15 years later, at a creekside Capitola venue that photographs like a film still.
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