If being photographed feels intimidating, you’re in the right place. I create a calm space with light direction and small prompts that feel like real life, not posing. Then I step back so the quiet, unscripted moments can surface. Nothing forced. Just real connection, captured in true to color, artful images.
No stiff posing. No performative romance.
Starting at $6500
WEDDINGS
PORTRAITS
Starting at $1000
Your wedding day should feel like you, with space to actually live it. I photograph in a calm, documentary way, staying present and unobtrusive while the moments unfold naturally. When you need it, I offer simple guidance that keeps everything feeling easy, never staged. The result is a wedding gallery that reads like a story: real emotion, honest connection, and the small in-between moments you did not even realize were happening.
A relaxed, editorial meets candid approach to engagement photos, with quiet guidance when you need it and plenty of room for real connection. I keep things simple and natural so you can move, laugh, talk, and just be together. I follow your rhythm and capture the in between moments that feel like you.
Tell me about yourselves! How did you meet? How long have you been together? I wanna know everything! *
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Candid, storytelling coverage in California and destinations worldwide. Tell me about your day, and I’ll reply personally within 24–48 hours (weekdays). Please allow extra time on weekends.
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Frequently asked questions
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Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes! It’s a great opportunity for us to get comfortable working together before the wedding, and you’ll walk away with a gallery of images that feel like you—candid, real, and unscripted. Whether it’s a casual beach stroll, a cozy at-home session, or an adventure somewhere meaningful to you, we’ll create something authentic.
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What’s your approach to capturing moments without directing?
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How long until we receive our gallery?
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Do you offer a DOCUMENTARY ONLY day?
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Do you travel?
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Can we do a venue walkthrough together?
My approach is all about observation and anticipation. Instead of staging or directing, I focus on the natural flow of the day, reading body language, emotions, and interactions to capture moments as they happen. I move with intention, staying present but unobtrusive, always looking for the in-between moments—the nervous hand squeeze before the ceremony, the way your parents look at you when you’re not watching, the laughter between friends when they think no one’s paying attention.
I use light, composition, and movement to create images that feel immersive and real, so when you look back at your gallery, it feels like stepping right back into those moments. My goal is for you to fully experience your wedding day without worrying about the camera, trusting that every meaningful detail is being documented as it unfolds naturally.
01.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
02.
What’s your approach to capturing moments without directing?
03.
How long until we receive our gallery?
04.
Do you offer a DOCUMENTARY ONLY day?
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Do you travel?
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Can we do a venue walkthrough together?
The turnaround time for your sneak peeks is 1 week and your completed, polished photo gallery is normally 6 to 8 weeks. I value quality above all else, so I make sure to take my time perfecting every gallery before sending it out. Please keep in mind that sometimes creating photos that meet these standards means that they’ll exceed the 8-10-week turnaround time.
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Do you offer engagement sessions?
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What’s your approach to capturing moments without directing?
03.
How long until we receive our gallery?
04.
Do you offer a DOCUMENTARY ONLY day?
05.
Do you travel?
06.
Can we do a venue walkthrough together?
Yes! My approach is based on documentary practices—no posing, no staging, just real moments as they happen is not a problem. I blend in and capture everything from the quiet, intimate moments to the wild energy on the dance floor, so your gallery feels like stepping right back into your wedding day. It’s an amazing way to your story in the most natural and authentic way.
If you are a bride looking to blend the idea of documentary and editorial, I got you too. it all comes down to what you want from me as photographer.
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Do you offer engagement sessions?
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What’s your approach to capturing moments without directing?
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How long until we receive our gallery?
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Do you offer a DOCUMENTARY ONLY day?
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Do you travel?
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Can we do a venue walkthrough together?
Always and forever YES! I’m based in San Diego, but I’d be more than happy to travel to any location you need me to. All weddings outside SoCal will receive custom quotes depending on the cost of lodging, flights, and rental cars. International travel fees range from $800 to $1500.
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Do you offer engagement sessions?
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What’s your approach to capturing moments without directing?
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How long until we receive our gallery?
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Do you offer a DOCUMENTARY ONLY day?
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Do you travel?
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Can we do a venue walkthrough together?
Absolutely! If you’d like me to walk through your venue with you before the wedding, I’d be happy to. It’s a great way to get familiar with the space, talk through any key moments, and plan for the best lighting and angles—all while keeping things stress-free and natural. While I don’t rely on shot lists or overly structured plans, a walkthrough can help ensure everything flows seamlessly on the day.
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Do you offer engagement sessions?
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What’s your approach to capturing moments without directing?
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How long until we receive our gallery?
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Do you offer a DOCUMENTARY ONLY day?
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Do you travel?
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Can we do a venue walkthrough together?
Teresa did an absolutely beautiful job for both our engagement photos and wedding. She was communicative from start to finish, and sought to understand our style and wishes. I often say my wedding was my Pinterest board come to life, and she played no small role in making my dreams come true :) Her kindness, passion, and thoughtfulness shines through everything she does. All of our friends and family at our wedding commented on how great she was, which speaks to her professionalism and kindness. She managed to capture seemingly every moment, yet I hardly even noticed she was there. It’s truly amazing how much of our special day she was able to capture on camera and film. We are so grateful she was available to be with us on our special day, and will cherish the photos forever! I highly highly recommend her to capture any of your special memories!!!
"Her kindness, passion, and thoughtfulness shines through everything she does."
Teresa was a DREAM to work with! She was so quick to respond and helped with any and all questions we had along the way. My husband and I were so comfortable with her and we would not have wanted anyone else capturing our wedding day. She is the best and the sweetest human you could find to pretty much spend your whole wedding day with you, we cannot recommend her more!
"She is the best and the sweetest human you could find..."
We love her photos and had a such a wonderful experience working with her!! She has such a keen eye for candid, interesting, art-forward photos and uses several types of cameras to provide a number of photos largely digitally but also in film and with a professional grade-appearing Polaroid camera. Added bonus, she is a joy to work with! We really appreciate her level of professionalism including excellent communication, calm relaxed demeanor, humor, and clear expertise in photography as well working with people and setting the scene for capturing beautiful moments.
"She has such a keen eye for candid, interesting, art-forward photos"
Teresa was amazing. From the time I reached out to her until I received the photos, she was responsive and prompt. The engagement shoot was a surprise to my fiancée and she made it effortless and a beautiful experience. She made us very comfortable and capture the essence of our love. She delivered the photos ahead of schedule and all of them were amazing.
