all five us got into the car, i of course assumed my usual position of the back middle, a “privilege” of being the smallest i guess. within 5 minutes of driving both steph and peter were leaning in on me so much that i felt completely sandwiched and i jokingly yelled out to mom and […]

Brakell from Basic Invite contacted me a few weeks ago telling me about their awesome new company that specializes in 100% custom stationary. brides are constantly asking me where they should order their save the dates or thank-you cards from and i thought it was so cool that with Basic Invite you can make them […]

i love photographing elopements but when i have time, some of my favorite sessions to shoot these 1hour lifestyle sessions with people visiting kauai from all over the world. kauai is such a magical place and when couples are traveling together, (unless you’re a queen at the self-timer photos like me, haha;)) photographs tend to […]

she read, quietly and slowly, intentional with every word that she spoke. she paused and looked him in the eye, and then would continue. her vows to him. her promises she swore to keep. the reasons why they are perfect for each other in every way. she spoke of the challenges and adventures they face […]

they stood there, eyes closed, slowly breathing with their heads rested up against each-other mid ceremony. no one spoke as they took time midst a traditional wedding ceremony to just be still. to be with each-other and feel the presence of the love they had for one another. their friends and family standing by, almost […]

well my first main tip about traveling to iceland would be to become very close friends with jackie of jacilyn m photography and have her come along with you, because to be honest, she planned this entire trip. when we arrived in Reykjavik i barely knew where iceland was on a world map let alone […]