capturing the heart + art of your love & life

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PALM SPRINGS, TEMECULA, SAN DIEGO

CALIFORNIA

you can 

call me Alex!

Wedding photographer, mama + wife, expert awkwardness melter, and, of course, a dream to work with. After photographing over 200 wedding celebrations, I’ve mastered a blend of documentary-style candids, fashion-forward detail shots, and editorial portraiture. 

I believe that love is love, black lives matter, women’s rights are human rights, science is real,  kindness is everything, and I value community over competition. Get to know me, we’ll be spending a lot of time together.

from Palm Springs to Santa Barbara
and wherever else your love travels.

palm springs + joshua tree

santa barbara +  los angeles

san diego +  orange county 

Southern California

LIVE FULLY IN THE MOMENT. I’LL DO THE REST.

How you experience your wedding is how you’ll remember it. You need a photographer who will inspire you to live within each moment so that you can cherish those memories for a lifetime. Someone who will take account of everything that’s important to you, help you craft a breathable photo timeline, and make you feel at ease in front of the camera so you can look your best on the best day of your life.

Wedding Photographer

Natasha + Connor

“It’s amazing how one person can take photos that are so unique to each couple while still staying true to her style and brand. She takes the time to understand who you are as a couple and adapts to make sure your true selves come through in the photos.”

Lindsay + Mike

“Alex’s photos are magic. She captures moments that you’d never realize another person would see as special.”

Liz + Joe

“Our photos capture our genuine joy and love, but Alex also made sure we looked our best, and that balance is something very few photographers know how to create.”

Katey + Tim

“She captures the real, candid moments on your wedding day that you will cherish forever while you are casually going about your wedding day and soaking up every moment.”

Are you a photographer looking for inspo + guidance? 

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NEWLY ENGAGED?

It can be hard knowing where to start when it comes to planning an engagement photo shoot or starting the wedding planning process. Find out how I help couples plan for photos that feel like YOU.