Set high above the Pacific Coastline, it was such an honor to be a part of D&L’s intimate celebration at Alila Ventana. Recognized in @travelandleisure’s World’s Best Awards 2026 and honored with Two MICHELIN Keys from @michelinguide, Alila Ventana reflects the very magic of Big Sur with its sweeping coastline views, redwood forests, and a kind of heartfelt hospitality that makes every guest feel deeply cared for. We started the day with everyone getting ready before heading

Throughout Northern California, there are several extraordinary estates that allow couples to celebrate in spaces that feel more like a beautiful home than a traditional venue. So without further ado, here are my top Bay Area and Northern California estate venues, each offering its own unique atmosphere for couples who want a wedding that feels elevated yet personal.

If you’re dreaming of a Point Reyes engagement session , let this be your sign to embrace adventure and the elements! Point Reyes National Seashore is one of the only places you can physically stand on the Pacific Plate  instead of the North American Plate. The peninsula was carried north over millions of years by the San Andreas Fault , and Geologists estimate it originated near present-day Southern California and slowly migrated hundreds of miles north. Today Point Reyes Na

If you're a recently engaged couple searching for dreamy and romantic garden engagement photos, Filoli Gardens engagement photography should be your number one choice. As a wedding photographer, creating an engagement session so my couples feel relaxed and can have fun is always my top priority, and so I love taking my couples to well-known locations inside the gardens, while mixing it up with some new locations to explore!

We couldn’t have asked for better weather. It was one of those classic Southern California sunny days—warm with a cool breeze during the day, then the perfect temperature as the sun set and the celebration went into the night. Their ceremony and reception were filled with warm florals in shades of amber and burgundy, Chinese string light lanterns that hung above the outdoor reception space, and a Book-Bar where every guest could take home a favorite book (it was more popular

I had the most wonderful time with Elise & Ray at their summer solstice engagement session last month! Nestled in the heart of Woodside,   Filoli Historic House & Garden and Pulgas Water Temple offers the perfect pairing of timeless elegance and serene beauty for this engagement session. We began the engagement session with a short trip to Pulgas Water Temple, a quiet architectural gem tucked away in Woodside. Surrounded by towering cypress trees and framed by graceful colum