Napa Valley

Bee, Napa, CA – June 2017

I have a slight obsession with bees. Snapped this one drinking from the lavender in our yard.

Pigs, Napa, CA – October 2017

Riorden, Napa, CA – September 2017

Marco, Napa, CA – September 2017

The Ruygt Family, Napa, CA – August 2017

The Felsher Family, St Helena, CA – August 2017

A few weeks ago I met a lovely family for a photoshoot at the top of Spring Mountain, on their family’s property. I wished I could have spent more time with this close-knit group!

Riorden & Tim – May 2017

Riorden W.S. Dickson – May 2017

Our second boy was born on May 6th, 2017. Though instructed to rest, I managed to snag a few photos of our little bundle the next afternoon. He and his brother Marco were taken with each other immediately. 🙂

Women’s March, Napa, CA – January 21 2017

It was a real rush to take part in the Women’s March held in Downtown Napa. We had over 4,000 people marching! My husband and son also took part in the march, and it was wonderful to see other children getting a taste of resistance and standing up for what’s right. Of course, marching left very little room for photo taking but I did manage a few snaps.

Laura & David, Napa, CA – December 2016

Mid-December brought an engaged couple to me for a photo session: my good friend Laura and her fiance, David. I had been thrilled when she told me of their engagement, and was equally excited to share this part of the process with them! Though quite chilly that day, we made good use of the natural light surrounding the property they own up Dry Creek Road in Napa.

Marco, Napa, CA – December 2016

Hallie, Napa, CA – November 2016

Hallie is a friend and former co-worker who is launching her own business as a life coach – geared specifically to empower women! I am excited for her adventures ahead and was honored that she asked me to snap some headshots and photos for her new website.

Jenny & Adam, Hans Fahden Wine Cellars, Calistoga, CA – Oct 2016

Earlier this month I had the amazing opportunity to be the second photographer for a beautiful wedding held at Hans Fahden Wine Cellars in Calistoga. It’s an amazing property, and provided a lot of sweet spots for shots of the couple. Jenny and Adam were great sports and seemed to be having a fabulous time at their wedding – lots of laughs, tears, hugs, and dancing. So proud to have been able to be a part of it. Here’s a few of my favorites:

Arturo & Robert, Yountville, CA – July 2016

ChamYard, Oxbow Commons, Napa, CA – June 2016

Gelardi Family, Yountville, CA – December 2015

Peterson Family, Yountville, CA – December 2015

Scribe Winery, Napa Valley, CA – November 2015

Spent an afternoon with friends and family at Scribe Winery, eating yummy cheese and drinking delicious wine. Beautiful fall day.

Napa Valley Film Festival, Festival Fitness Day 2, St Helena, CA – November 2015

The 4th annual Napa Valley Film Festival was held November 12th – 15th 2015 here in our lovely valley. This year the passholders were treated to yoga classes, available at two locations in Napa & St Helena. Jennifer Heminger of Integrative Healing, the mastermind of this piece of festival goodness, asked me to photograph the fun! Day two festival-goers were led by Laura Burkhart through a beautiful class.

Napa Valley Film Festival, Festival Fitness Day 1, St Helena, CA – November 2015

Agador Spartacus, Napa, CA – November 2015

We recently added to our family by adopting an adorable rescue puppy! He flew into California from a rescue in Guatemala called Unidos Para los Animales. As soon as I saw that he was from Guatemala then I knew I had to name him Agador Spartacus, though I suspect we will eventually call him Aggie. 🙂

Archetype, St Helena, CA – November 2015

One of my favorite restaurants in the Napa Valley, Archetype, recently began to offer a beautiful brunch menu five days per week, and I was lucky enough to tackle some of the Chef Ryder Zetts’ “classic with a contemporary twist” dishes. The cinnamon walnut roll with orange cream cheese was the most amazing thing I have ever eaten for breakfast. Check out the pics and try not to drool.

Lauryn & Pete, Carneros, CA – October 2015

Lauryn and Pete celebrated their two year wedding anniversary a few weeks ago, and to commemorate, a photoshoot took place in a lovely Carneros vineyard. It was an amazing experience, photographing the love that was shining in their eyes when they looked at each other – seriously, guys: they were so adorable I practically squee’d.

So grateful for the opportunity to share these beautiful moments.

Doyle Family, Napa, CA – October 2015

This red-haired cutie is Connor, who is turning 1 in a few weeks! Thank you to Rachael and Mike for the sweet morning photographing their adorable family.

Marco & Stabler & Roux, Napa, CA – August 2015

A morning of my snuggling my babies led to a few dreamy little portraits.

Amanda & Ryan, Napa, CA – July 2015

Vino & Vinyasa, Sequoia Grove, Rutherford, CA – July 10th 2015

I was invited to shoot the 2nd Vino & Vinyasa of the summer by Jennifer of Integrative Healing Napa , this time held at Sequoia Grove in Rutherford. The event was for the benefit of Girls Elevate ! It is so much fun to be a part of these events, which combine three of my favorite things: yoga, photography, and wine!

Gomer family, Napa, CA – July 2015

The sun popped out at just this moment to make a lil’ flare

I asked if i could take his picture, and this was his response

Vino & Vinyasa, Eleven Eleven Wines, Napa, CA – June 19th 2015

Many thanks to Jennifer Heminger of Integrative Healing Napa for letting me be a part of this wonderful event held at Eleven Eleven Wines, benefiting the Napa’s LGBTQ Connection !