Destination

Unveiling the magic of North County San Diego for engagements by The Copper Collective.

What makes Scripps La Jolla one of the best beach locations for engagement shoots by The Copper Collective.

Visalia Koetsier Ranch Wedding Traveling to my hometown to capture Brooke and Carl’s was especially sweet this past weekend.   I have a very personal connection to the grooms Aunt!  I actually adopted my dog Ziggy from her a few years ago.  I will always be super grateful for our special Ziggy, and the opportunity […]

Michelle and Pete chose sunny San Diego for their elopement These two are from Las Vegas and wanted a small ceremony on a beach in California.  I helped them choose Windansea Beach which is one of my absolute favorites.  This beach has the added dimension of beautiful cliffs and rocks, not just sand and water. […]

Fall engagement photos in Boston, Massachusetts Traveling for our couples is one of our favorite things! Not only do we get to have a new, beautiful location to photograph their engagement, but we get a first hand look into some of their favorite places! There are few things sweeter than learning more about your clients […]

A wedding photographers opinion on a first look Hey everyone! It’s been a while since we’ve been a little personal on our blog and I, Jessica Van, thought I’d chime in with one of the most frequent questions we get as wedding photographers: ‘What do you think about a first look?’ This trend, although it […]

Three reasons destination weddings are less stressful Destination weddings can be a fun, and creative option when it comes to having your big day. But does it cause more or less stress?? You can higher vendors you love, get married at a romantic spot that is unique, and travel while doing it! We are excited […]

We LOVE LOVE LOVE shooting destination weddings! This Lake Tahoe destination wedding was an absolute stunner. Chelsea and Phil actually met in Lake Tahoe on New Year’s Eve a couple of years ago so it was fitting they celebrate the next chapter of their relationship. And sidenote: no photoshop here. The waters of Lake Tahoe […]

Elya and Chad had a beautiful wedding day up in Camarillo at the STUNNING McCormick Home Ranch. I had stumbled across this venue online last year and knew that it was right up my alley stylistically. I thought, “I have to shoot there!” Well just a few months later I got my wish because Elya inquired […]

We had the huge pleasure of spending the weekend in Sacramento with Justin and Lauren for their wedding in Sacramento at Lauren’s Grandparents ranch. It was so beautiful to watch these two say their vows under the tree that Lauren had grown up under. Her grandparents really made their home a special place for all […]