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Mother’s Day

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Vacation Wonderland

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The Days Are Long but the Years Are Short

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Ken Fulk • Decade of Durham

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Life Doesn’t Have to be Perfect to be Wonderful

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The Joy of Home

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“Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your amazing work during the last year! I am so glad Jake set us up & I couldn’t imagine having anyone else help us document our day & engagement. You made us feel so comfortable & I’m obsessed with the pictures! We will absolutely be calling you for any upcoming events or milestones. We couldn’t imagine working with anyone else. Thank you for being a part of making our wedding day so special!” 

- Liana & Adam

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"I got so happy when I woke up to these photos this morning! I have to say, I am blown away by them! I didn’t really know what to expect from the documentary style, but you have far exceeded any expectation! You’ve managed to capture the little quirks & moments that define us as a family. These photos are so meaningful, thank you!”

- Emily

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“Thank you so much for being such a special part of our wedding (& engagement!). You captured the day so beautifully, we absolutely love our photos! We had the best time getting to know you, you really made it feel effortless & fun for us. Bella pup is definitely your #1 fan - the pictures you carpeted of her amazing little smile just melt our heart!” 

- Sasha & Michael

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"I love how open you are to capturing life & letting it be. It's a tough barrier to break in my opinion & you do it so beautifully. You accept life in all of its glory. It's what I love about your photographs the most. There's a certain reverence for life that you're able to capture & it's so unique to your beautiful heart. Thanks for letting things be okay."

- Rohini

August⁠ ⁠ When the blackberries hang⁠ swolle August⁠ ⁠ When the blackberries hang⁠ swollen in the woods, in the brambles⁠ nobody owns, I spend⁠ ⁠ all day among the high⁠ branches, reaching⁠ my ripped arms, thinking⁠ ⁠ of nothing, cramming⁠ the black honey of summer⁠ into my mouth; all day my body⁠ ⁠ accepts what it is. In the dark⁠ creeks that run by there is⁠ this thick paw of my life darting among⁠ ⁠ the black bells, the leaves, there is⁠ this happy tongue.⁠ ⁠ By Mary Oliver⁠
This exuberant, love-filled, gorgeous celebration This exuberant, love-filled, gorgeous celebration is featured on @stylemepretty! To say it in the most open & real way I can, it feels amazing to have this wedding be recognized. After the delays, heaviness, even heartache of 2020 this celebration finally got to happen in the fall of 2021 & it felt BIG. Joyful. Energetic. Brimming with the feeling of people getting to finally be together. Hugging & toasting & dancing. Celebration is important. Love is truly worth celebrating. I’m so happy to have a role in that part of life & see these images reach people far & wide. Thank you @downeystreetevents for linking me up with this lively, loving couple. @tfengstah & @jamesjluo, I adore you two. Event Planning: @downeystreetevents Venue: @carnerosresort Florals: @thishumbleabode Photography: @megmessina Makeup & Hair: @skylaarts Cake: @krumbscakes Music: @americaneventsnetwork @synchronicitystrings Videography: @sf.wedding.photographer Lighting: @creativelightingdesign Rentals: @latavola_style @encoreeventsrentals @standardeventrentals @theonicollection
last rays of solstice sunlight & a little luck for last rays of solstice sunlight & a little luck for the coming night

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