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Bride and groom walking with their bridal party on a lawn surrounded by olive trees.

Wedding

How To Prepare for a Stress Free Wedding Day

You’ve poured countless hours into planning your big day & now it’s finally here! I’m a firm believer in planning ahead in order to be fully present on one of the biggest days of your life. Here are a few tips to prepare for a stress free wedding day.

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Family of 4 snuggles on a bed during their in-home lifestyle newborn photoshoot.

A Day in the Life

Your Newborn Photoshoot

In home sessions tend to be one of my favorite. There’s something so special about documenting a family’s interactions in their own space. It makes these lifestyle sessions so personal since so many of your early family memories are at home.

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A wedding photographer directs the bride and groom through poses during their wedding at Klenter Ranch in Carpenteria, CA.

Wedding

How to Choose the Best Wedding Photographer Near Me

Hiring a wedding photographer can be a daunting task. Your dream wedding is about to happen & you want to make sure it’s documented in the best possible way. There are countless wedding photographers, so how do you pick just one? Here are my top 3 things to look for when hiring a wedding photographer.

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Groom kisses his bride on the cheek as they embrace

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Unveiling the Perfect San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Venues

Hire a photographer that is able to help you problem solve & that can continually remind you to stay in the present. That was one of the most helpful things we had throughout our day, & we highly recommend it. Getting along with your photographer, & being able to get to know them & share some laughs beforehand can make the day so much less stressful.

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Weddings

Hiring A Wedding Coordinator

Being in the wedding industry for the past 6 years has taught me many things. One of them being that not all coordinators are created equal. There is a HUGE disparity in what wedding coordinators do & what they consider their role to be. I’ve worked with many coordinators … some who are an absolute godsend & others who I honestly couldn’t tell what they were “coordinating”.

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Wedding

The Perfect Getting Ready Location

No matter how organized you are, wedding planning can feel overwhelming as you start to realize how many decisions you have to make. Often times, choosing your getting ready location ends up being last on your list & the deciding factor often ends up being proximity to your venue &/or cost. But today I want to help take some stress off of you by giving you 3 things to look for when choosing your getting ready location.

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Wedding

Top 3 Posing Tips

We all know the feeling. It’s been forever since you’ve had professional photos taken. You’re WAY overdue when you realize that you don’t even recognize the people in the most recent photos you have. FINALLY convince your husband that it’ll be worth the investment & that “it’ll be fun” (‘cause let’s be real … NO husband EVER looks forward to photo shoot day, am I right?!)

Since you know it will probably be awhile until your next photo session, you feel extra pressure for everyone to look their best. That’s where I come in. Today I’m giving you my top 3 posing tips to help you achieve the most flattering photos that you’ll all love for years to come.

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Newborn

Los Angeles Lifestyle Newborn Session

What is it about baby yawns that are literally the cutest?!

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Bride and groom kiss in front of one of Southern California's luxury private estate wedding venues, Klentner Ranch in Carpenteria, CA.

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Private Estate Wedding Venues

I always tell my couples that I’m not only their photographer, but I’m also a resource for them, so “don’t hesitate to ask for referrals & recommendations”. When I first met with Rebecca & Aaron, they were in the very beginning stages of wedding planning.

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Engagement

San Francisco Engagement Session | Stowe Lake Boathouse

Your engagement photos should be fun & meaningful. I want your session to feel like a fun date where I just happen to be tagging along.

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About Tiffany

From the delicate details, to the fleeting moments, to the candid expressions, my number one priority as your wedding photographer is to create imagery that takes you right back to how you felt in that exact moment.

Through intentional composition, I strive to zero in on the moments you likely didn’t even notice. Memories are so much more than details … they’re feelings. With every click of my shutter, I want to bring your vision to life while allowing you to be deeply present.