Home to My Favorite Couples, Stories, and Planning Resources for Southern California + Beyond
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My hope is for you to dive in and gather inspiration for your own engagement session, wedding, or elopement! You can find in-depth planning resources, real couple stories, and an extensive view of my portfolio. Happy reading!
I am one of the luckiest photographers in the world…Joshua Tree National Park is in my backyard! This beautiful, mesmerizing desert paradise that millions of people visit a year is less than 5 minutes from where I drink my morning coffee. Joshua Tree National Park is the PERFECT place to elope, get married, or renew […]
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Category : Elopements, Southern California
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Love At First Sight, Destined To Last Forever Few people can say they’ve been glorious spectators to true love culminating in beautiful wedding ceremonies many times over. I count myself one of the lucky ones. As a Joshua Tree wedding and elopement photographer and someone who covers special moments, travel photography, and all manner of […]
Category : Portraits
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Taking a photo is like capturing a part of someone’s soul forever, almost like attaining immortality. As a travel and event photographer, I am always on the lookout for people who are super special, living a larger-than-life existence and really experiencing true joy every step of the way. Downsizing to 70 Sq Ft For The […]
Hi! I’m Mattie - Your Animal-Obsessed, Adventure-Seeking, Travel-Enthusiast Southern California Wedding Photographer
I’ve been on both sides of the lens, and it’s my mission to capture the unscripted, genuine moments of your special day! I pour my heart into taking (and editing) your photos to give you epic portraits that you’ll cherish forever. Whether it’s a mountain-top elopement or a cozy backyard ceremony, I’m all in. Let’s plan something that is uniquely yours, filled with laughter, love, and maybe a few happy tears - mine included!
Think of me as your right-hand girl for planning an intimate, nature-focused, or non-traditional wedding or elopement.
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