Tell the stories of your love through romantic, colordul, and classic wedding photography. 

napa, california + united states

What we believe in

Your wedding photographer plays one of the biggest roles on your wedding day (minus your wedding planners). So a great bond between us and you is key, getting to know each other before the big day is so important. Often times we love to grab a cup of coffee, go on a hike, or grab a glass a wine with our couples. It's all about kicking those before wedding nerves because trust us: to get great raw emotion we will be all up in your space!
Before getting to know us- we are strangers to each other. We wouldn't want a stranger all up in our space either!

Wedding
Photography

authentic

napa sonoma + north bay area

With a love for vibrant color and timeless images, our clients describe working with us as a "breath of fresh air".We love to have fun and get to know our clients on more than a client basis - so if you are in for a good time - we are the right fit for you!

experience

Creating an

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Your Joy

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Your Story

Treasuring

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What we value and Believe in

mason + reagan

SO MUCH FUN.

yet filled with

was joyful,

The Experience

Anyone???

double double

Derek: 4x4 with grilled onions no tomato. Fry Lights with a Dr. Pepper.

Kayla: Double Double Protein Style with grilled onions, no secret sauce add ketchup and mustard, with pickles.
Cheese Fry Lights with a Diet Coke.

If you do not know what fry lights are, you are missing out.........

Our in and out order

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Couples sessions and engagement sessions should be focused on you guys. What do you like to do in your spare time? Are you the adventurous couple who loves to hike and travel? Are you the homebodies who enjoy the local nature? Who are you as a couple; a unit?
Familiarity brings comfort, so doing the things you are familiar with helps in capturing the true deep love and emotion residing in you both.

Uneasy about being in front of the camera? Let's rock out to some music, tell each other funny jokes, or maybe a little glass of wine to kick those nerves.

We will work closely with you in finding the best location or activities to choose from during your shoot.
We would love to jump on a call with you to get to know YOU GUYS!!

Photography

engagement

Luxurious, Ornate, Personal

Inquire to begin

Your wedding photographer plays one of the biggest roles on your wedding day (minus your wedding planners). So a great bond between us and you is key, getting to know each other before the big day is so important. Often times we love to grab a cup of coffee, go on a hike, or grab a glass a wine with our couples. It's all about kicking those before wedding nerves because trust us: to get great raw emotion we will be all up in your space!
Before getting to know us- we are strangers to each other. We wouldn't want a stranger all up in our space either!

Need guidance during the wedding planning process? We have bee in the industry for a LONG time. Need help with your timeline? We can help, or create one for you! When you want to dance and get wild on the dance floor and you need your dress bustled? We got you. Getting thirsty and need another shot? At your service!

We ALWAYS bring a wedding emergency kit. Advil, clothespins, tums, snacks, batteries, you name it, we have got it. We are on your TEAM. So anything that could go wrong- with many years of doing weddings- we have you covered.

From your wedding photographers, friends, to problem solvers- We cannot wait to be apart of one of the biggest days of your life!

Personal, bespoke, elevated

Photography

wedding

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Couple

detailed

for the

Imagery

authentic

begin your wedding experience

darren + sarah

Derek and Kayla were a breath of fresh air. Our friend and families were suddenly theirs, our photos were nothing short of magical, they are a huge reason of us wanting to do a 10 year anniversary party in the future.

Our day was nothing short of magical...

past clients

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what you can expect

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