I just got back a few days ago from a week away in Yosemite and out to Shuteye Ridge for a birthday camping and climbing trip. It was so nice to spend time out at Shuteye, one of my favorite places ever. My friend Ryan and I stayed out there for a few days and had a huge moon the whole time with perfect fall temps as well. We climbed every day and hiked around exploring new areas as well. Sat by a fire one night, got some good reading in, and had a great re connection with nature. A total dream. I’ve also been trying to get out and find fall color as much as possible and it has been beautiful, but it comes and goes in the blink of an eye. Just this afternoon I went up to the Aspens up Bishop Creek and they’re almost all bare already. Just like that. I guess it makes that brief time of splendid color that much more special. I hope you are enjoying fall as well and that your days are filled with smiles.

Last weekend I was super stoked to capture moments and memories for Liz and Kent at their wedding in El Portal, CA, just outside Yosemite. They actually got married in February, but decided to share their vows in front of their friends and family and have a grand celebration this fall. Kent has grown up in the small community of El Portal, so this was very special to have the community come together and celebrate his and Liz’s love and commitment. What a collection of beautiful people came together to share in the excitement.

Liz and Kent, thank you so much for having me be a part of your special day. I wish you a lifetime together of love, joy, and happiness. Your energy is infectious and your love for each other obvious. Much love to you both.

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I had the amazing honor to photograph another photographers family just recently, and we had a blast! Tawnya Hood of Beauty Of Life Photography and her wonderful family came to the Eastern Sierra from Mesa, AZ and we had a wonderful shoot on the shores of Mono Lake and in Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite’s high country. Tawnya and I met online through a wonderful resource and place to connect for photographers, OSP. She asked some time earlier this year about the possibility of coming up and having me photograph her family, and I’m so glad we got to make it happen. Tawnya, Chad, Kalei, Brighton, and Reese, I had so much fun hanging out with you all. I’m so glad we got to meet and spend the afternoon together. I wish you all much love and I hope you enjoy your pictures!

I had an incredible shoot a few weeks ago with my dear friend Kelley at Tenaya Lake in Yosemite’s high country, Tuolumne Meadows. We met early for first light and it was absolutely stunning. Kelley and I have shot yoga lots through the years, but hadn’t shot together in a while since my business got so busy when I incorporated weddings into the mix that I haven’t been shooting as much outdoor lifestyle. Well this shoot really opened my eyes to the fact that I really need to get back to my roots. I LOVE shooting the outdoor lifestyle and LIVING the outdoor lifestyle, and admittedly I haven’t been out nearly as much as I would like in the last few years as I’ve focused so hard on growing my business. But the tides have turned and as business keeps getting better, my life is making its way back to me. I couldn’t be more excited to share these images of a dear friend embodying the beauty of Yosemite and being outside, and for helping be a catalyst in the ongoing journey of me finding my way back to myself through compassion and understanding of others, and remembering the importance of choosing Love over fear.

Mono Lake is one of the most beautiful places anywhere, and there’s nothing like watching the sun rise over its glistening waters. Looking down on the suns first rays illuminating the colorful reflections in the water is like being on top of the world. My friend Ryan and I had a super fun day from sunrise to sunset exploring and checking out the gorgeous fall color. I love this time of year. The air is fresh and the light is gorgeous.