When it comes to choosing the perfect location, you could just call yourself lucky when two gorgeous Hollywood hills backyards are available. Especially when one is your childhood home with the treehouse you grew up playing in.
Adam and Deborah had the dream scenario. They had already decided they wanted to get married in the backyard, a big full lawn with an incredible old tree holding Deb’s childhood treehouse. When word traveled that the neighbors would be out of town the weekend of the wedding, they jumped on the opportunity. They asked the neighbors if they could use the backyard for their reception, and they said yes!!
The neighbor’s backyard was equally as gorgeous surrounded by overgrown flower hedges and big oak trees. it was a literal secret garden and Deborah used that to her advantage when planning out the reception space. Tea lights in the trees, butterflies hanging from branches and limbs, large brass lanterns in the corners, and beautiful filagree china for the place settings. It was whimsical and full of secret garden vibes the entire evening.
It was an incredible night filled with constant celebration and laughter. Easily my favorite wedding all year…well….so far anyway.
Dress: Dreamers and Lovers // Flowers: Hidden Garden // Music: Taylor Ashton // Videographer: Ryan Films // Cake: Butter Cake Shoppe // Catering: Erez Levy // Bridesmaid Dress: Aritzia // Shoes: Steve Madden
My photography is a blend of art, experience, and instinct—a little bit of this, a little bit of that.
For over 15 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of photography. It all started when I was 18 and stepped into a darkroom for the first time. That moment sparked a lifelong obsession with capturing the world through my lens. It eventually lead me to the fine art space, collaborating with artists, managing studios, and working alongside galleries and museums.
Through years of studying art and photography—both in undergraduate and graduate school—my aesthetic evolved under the influence of critical theory and contemporary art. I found myself drawn to the intersection of traditional documentary photography and spontaneous, unfiltered moments of real life. My goal is to create images that are raw, honest, and deeply human.
Travel plays a huge role in my creative process. I find inspiration in the unfamiliar—letting light, movement, and emotion guide my eye. Photography is my way of making sense of the world, turning fleeting moments into lasting stories. With a camera in hand, everything becomes a canvas, and every frame is a chance to reveal beauty in the unexpected.