Your wedding day is a day of joy and celebration, but it can also be a long day for your guests. Portrait time, in particular, can be a bit tedious for your friends and family members as they wait for the reception to start. However, there are plenty of ways to keep your guests entertained and engaged during this time. From providing entertainment options to serving refreshments and having a photobooth, there are many creative ways to make portrait time fun for your guests. In this post, I share some practical tips to help you keep your guests happy and entertained during portrait time on your wedding day!

Check out the amazing architectural photography of four beautiful kitchens and bathrooms done by Ceramic Designs. It all comes down to the littlest details and when it’s all said and done, the outcome is exactly what the client dreamed of! And I had the honor of capturing it all.

This is my third family mini session with the beautiful Runnings Family! Nothing makes a family photographer happier than getting to photograph the same family multiple times. This winter family session took place at Turtle Bay Gardens and was absolutely perfect. Check it out!

It was a cold crisp morning at the Camden House in French Gulch, California. But that didn’t stop us from photographing the sweet Monfiero Family! Their family mini session was a blast. Check it out!

It was an honor to photograph Claudia Klann; an artist, life coach, podcaster and author. In this post, I show you some of my favorite images captured during her joyful branding session! From headshots to lifestyle portraits, we covered all the many things Claudia does. Check it out!

Capturing the love between a father and his children is something I absolutely love to do! This sweet dad and his two kiddos were such a joy to work with. It was a beautiful day in Redding, California at the Turtle Bay Gardens. Soft glowy light seeped through the trees that gorgeous morning. This family mini session is one you won’t want to miss! Check it out!

It was such an honor getting to photograph this sweet family as they celebrated the Lunar New Year! And even though the Turtle Bay Gardens were closed, we still found amazing spots right in the parking lot!

What a cozy and spacious place to stay up in the mountains of Lassen National Forest! Located 10 minutes away from the Lassen National Park Entrance on HWY 36 in Mineral, California. Perfect Airbnb option when wanting to spend some time in the snow or to plan some hiking at Lassen during the Summer. Check it out!

Cell Phones can be a huge distraction during a wedding ceremony and could even potentially ruin your wedding photos! In this post I share ways to encourage your guests to put down their devices and enjoy your wedding day to the fullest.