Allison and Ryan’s wedding at Camp Westwind on the Oregon Coast is still one of my favorites, even after 12 years. It's unique because it was truly a communal effort. They cooked their own food, baked their own cakes, picked their own flowers, put together their own arrangements and even laid down brick, which was used as an aisle for the ceremony, all with the help of friends and family. Virtually every guest contributed in some way.

The main reason I became a wedding photographer because I wanted to have a personal connection with the people I am photographing. Simply put, I love being around people who are in love. There is something very special about pouring myself into my work, then handing that work over to my clients and seeing their reaction and appreciation. This is the joy that wedding photography brings me.

85 weddings as of June 2021 (and counting...)

Their willingness to be honest and open with me during our sessions. Trust is a such a big component in the success of everything I do for my couples.

For each setting, I will tell you where to stand and there will be some very basic initial direction. Beyond that, how you engage with your partner is entirely up to you, just note that I will always step in if something doesn't look quite right.

My job is to create a space where you and your partner both feel comfortable expressing what you've always felt for each other: love, happiness and respect. The feelings are there, it's just a matter of tapping into them. Start by focusing on all the things you love about your partner. Find comfort in each other’s arms. When did you first begin to fall for this person? What did that feel like? What adventures do you look forward to in your future together?

Focus on those things and I promise you will both look very natural. More importantly, you'll do it entirely on your own!

The most memorable moment came after I asked Nick and Beth (pictured here), to “embrace as if they were going to be a part for one year.” Normally clients will embrace for thirty or so seconds and it's a nice moment. Nick and Beth held each other for several minutes and became very emotional. Apparently, they had spent a great deal of time apart due to work commitments, which was a real struggle for them. They later described how the sadness they felt at that moment was followed by shear happiness, because they knew the time being apart had passed. Nick later told me that moment reminded him of the value and strength of his relationship with Beth.

Moments like this simply cannot be fabricated. When I talk about sharing an intimate moment, this is what it's all about...

You of course, because you're madly in love with your partner and you're not afraid to show it! Seriously though, my ideal client is anyone who is willing to be themselves in front of me. It may sound daunting at first, but trust me it's not... You'll find the experience will actually bring you closer to your partner, which is never a bad thing!

Absolutely. I run a gay-friendly business and I strongly support marriage equality.

Beloved is simply a word that I use to describe what most call "engagement" portraits. I use the word Beloved because many of my clients are either not engaged or already married.

The goal in a Beloved session is to simply draw your attention towards your parter and to focus on everything you love about that person. In a sense, you are suppressing any barriers that may get in the way (i.e. work, bills, family drama... whatever), to allow yourself to focus on what is most meaningful to you.

Like any great photo, when you look at one of your images, you'll be brought back to that moment and you'll remember exactly what you were feeling. As life happens, revisiting these moments will rekindle those feelings and make you rediscover the value of your relationship.

No. In fact, I would schedule the entire day for your Beloved session. We can shoot locally around Los Angeles if you'd like, but I would encourage you all to think outside the box when selecting a location. Big Bear? Death Valley? Joshua Tree? If there a location that's particularly meaningful to you and your partner, let me know! I am more than happy to make a day out of our session.

The session itself will last about 1 - 2 hours in total.

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This really depends on how long we shoot. Remember, more is not necessarily better. For that reason, I do a tight edit to avoid repetition.

Beloved session images will always be delivered within 72 hours.

Most definitely!

For all destinations, airfare and meal expenses will ALWAYS be included. I only ask that you provide ground transportation and a place for me to sleep. Depending on the destination, I may be able to arrange for lodging and/or ground transportation with friends and pass that savings along to you.

It's entirely up to you. For all destination events, I am available as your photographer from the time I land until the moment I take off. Whether it's hanging out with your friends, exploring, hiking, ice climbing... If you want me there, I will be ready to go with my cameras. In my downtime, I will certainly take pictures as I explore on my own and pass those along to you as well. We will be sure to take full advantage of our surroundings for our portrait sessions...

I'm currently based in Los Angeles, California, but I am happy to travel wherever your wedding or elopement takes place.

I definitely gravitate towards mountains and the outdoors more so than urban environments. Whenever I’m traveling, somehow I manage to include some mountain activity in my itinerary, whether it’s skiing, mountain biking or hiking. When I’m working with couples, I prefer to work outdoors in nature. It's quieter and there are fewer distractions.

Currently, my favorite spot in the world is Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland and a very close second would be southern coast of Iceland (pictured here)...