• Golden Hour in the Rockies: A Relaxed Wedding Weekend in Golden, Colorado

    There is a unique kind of pressure that comes with being asked to photograph another wedding photographer’s big day. When my dear friend Betsi from Betsi Ewing Weddings https://www.betsiewing.com/ reached out about her and Jeff’s wedding in Golden, Colorado, I was equal parts honored and focused. I knew that capturing their story wasn’t just about…

  • Vegas Adventure Of Megan & Ewan: from the Strip to the Mojave Desert

    Hot take: ditching the 200-person guest list and the lukewarm chicken dinner for a “just us” vibe is probably the best wedding decision you’ll ever make. If you’re looking for a sign to just run away to the desert and look incredibly cool doing it, this is it. I’m a Las Vegas elopement photographer, and…

  • Mid-Century Vibe: A Retro-Chic Palm Springs Elopement

    There is a specific kind of magic that only exists in the Coachella Valley. It’s a blend of harsh desert sun, swaying architectural palms, and a deep-rooted history of Hollywood glamour. When Darek and Bonnie reached out to me about photographing their elopement in Palm Springs, I knew we would be having a ton of…

  • Riding the movie road in Alabama Hills

    Day 2: Exploring the Cinematic Allure of Alabama Hills Discovering Movie Road: A Ride Through Hollywood History Nestled in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Alabama Hills is a unique blend of surreal rock formations and cinematic history. Movie Road, a winding path through this incredible landscape, is named that way for a reason…

  • Disposable (single use) Film Cameras at Weddings: Still Worth It

    Film just hits different. It’s a little gritty, a little unpredictable, and adds perfectly imperfect vibes to your timeless photo gallery made by your wedding photographer (kudos if you chose Aesthetic Sabotage for this task).

  • Candlelight concert with orchid quartet

    Attending a candlelight concert in Los Angeles featuring the Orchid Quartet was an unforgettable experience for my wife and me. The candlelight concert was led by the string quartet caller Orchid Quartet. This powerhouse quartet, based in Los Angeles, comprises four highly sought-after musicians…

  • Christamas Eve Elopement in New York | Megan & Ewan

    The setting was nothing short of magical – Christmas Eve with snowy morning and brisk air. Behind the newlyweds towering the iconic New York City skyline, the gentle rustling of the trees, the quiet serenity of the frozen lake. It was the perfect backdrop for an intimate ceremony that felt straight out of a movie.