jenny + chad // engaged: roadtrip to the lake

What to say about this one? Jenny and Chad are dear friends from college that always bring a good time wherever they go. Jenny's a fellow photog and wanted to make sure that this wasn't simply a shoot but something that was really just a fun experience for all of us. She and Chad put together a little weekend getaway that included roadtripping to her family's lake house in Chad's wonderful 4runner with the top off and the breeze in our hair. We took the opportunity to make little stops throughout the trip to shoot here and there...basically wherever we felt inspired. Our first stop was literally a random pull-off that ended up being magical...no it really was. The trees, the creek that ran beside it, the shenanigans we had there. Unrecreatable, but I so wish it was...like every weekend of the summer would be nice. After we made it to the lake, we spiffied up a bit and went out to dinner in historic Jamestown. We made it just in time to catch the sun set and share some delicious grub with a cold brew together.

Watch out in the next couple days for part two...sunrise breakfast on the lake, some fishing fun, and más :)

this.is.summer.

Nice to see you dearest warm weather season...

jj + tiffany // engaged

Spring has been great, has it not? NYC spring has been such a different experience from CA spring...I've loved it so so much. With spring comes shooting season, so things are definitely in full swing again. I always try to show as much work as possible on the blog, but honestly I have so much that I'm excited to share but just haven't had time to blog yet. I'm glad to show this lil snippet of goodness with you all for now though! I really enjoyed shooting with JJ and Tiffany a couple months back for their engagements. Tiffany suggested this amazing location which fit really well with them and was great to shoot at. So excited to shoot these two's wedding this weekend! Sending an early congrats their way!

jen + ben // wed

Here's a little peak into a wedding I shot for an amazing couple I connected with last year. Ben and Jen had thee most gorgeous wedding in the Carmel area of the central coast of CA. They live in Pacific Grove which is a little gem I highly suggest anyone go visit. I'm seriously trying to find an excuse to go hang out with them again. They are such great people...so fun, incredibly kind, and they have awesome style. Jen's dress fit her so perfectly and spoke of her chic aesthetic. Ben bought his suit which complemented his gorgeous bride's ensemble. Seriously, if you're in that area find them and become friends with these two...they're great. Today's Jen's birthday, in fact, so a big happy birthday to the beautiful mrs. bannister :)






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*Image of four groomsmen's suits is from my fab Bay area 2nd shooter, Jenny Phebe

spring roadtrip // lake tulloch

Totally out-of-the-norm post for me but I couldn't help but share. This past weekend I flew to the CA bay area to shoot some good friend's engagement photos. Jenny, Chad, his brother Adam, and I all road tripped to Jenny's family's house on the lake. A ridiculous amount of fun was had and we got some a-maaaaz-ing shots that I can't wait to share, seriously...ace. For now I thought I'd let you get a little sneak peak into our fun weekend of photo shoots, jet skis, and riding in the back of Chad's perfect road trip vehicle. I shot this all on my phone, crazy enough, but I loved the feel that it gave...sort of in the moment.

Shooting season has begun, it's gonna be crazy this year but I can't wait! So excited to have a part in all the awesome weddings I have lined up this year...so many great couples, couldn't be more thankful. Old friends, new friends, and all...