Honest, unhurried notes on planning a wedding and an engagement session in Northern California. No filler, just the things couples actually ask me, gathered in one place.
How to read past the highlight reel, match an editing style, ask the questions that matter, and understand what a good contract covers.
Read the guideNine favourite settings around the city, gardens, the American River, and midtown murals, each paired with the season and light that suits it.
Read the guideBuilding a palette, choosing fabrics that move, and dressing for Northern California weather, whether you shoot in a garden, on the coast, or downtown.
Read the guideHow each handles light, grain, and low-light receptions, why most photographers shoot both, and what it means for the gallery you keep.
Read the guideA step-by-step planning guide, from choosing a location to the marriage-license logistics and who to bring along.
Read the guideWhere ceremonies are allowed, how the wilderness-wedding permit works, and the seasons and light that make the valley sing.
Read the guideA location-by-location look at eloping at Tahoe, from permits and shorelines to the best months and hours of light.
Read the guideA plain-language reference on ceremony permits across California parks, beaches, and national forest, so your day stays legal and calm.
Read the guideHow vineyard weddings photograph across harvest and the golden months, with venue types and light to plan around.
Read the guideA photographer's read on Sacramento-area venues, grouped by setting and light, and the kind of day each one makes.
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