Richie and Alex. Alex and Richie. They've got quite a lot to smile about, I'd say.

I love wedding enquiries that start off with something à la "we don't know when and we don't know where"...

Click to see what happens when a senior sesh turns modeling fun.

The only thing better than photographing Elle, is getting the chance to do it twice.

Anyone wanting a winter session, you can now thank Veronica and Cody for showing me how stupidly sweet they can be.
 

I’m gonna let you in on a little secret.
Ever wondered how my best weddings earn their title?

I'm about to hit PUBLISH.
I'm about to post a social media preview to direct traffic.
And I'm about to publicly share this little gem of a blog post with the world.
With you!
(Hello, gorgeous.)

There will forever be a before and an after.
A time prior to Paula, and the life following, having lived 6 months of it out of a van in New Zealand.

Maybe it's because it's December 1st today. 
Perhaps the "winter scented" candle I've got burning next to me also has something to do with it. 
But I haven't really felt the holiday holidazzle until just now.

How do you know when you reallyreallyreally love a session?
We're going to figure this out in an organized, scientific manner. 

Can I let you in on a little secret?
I've never done a golden hour session in the AM before.
I've either been too nervous to suggest it, and/or my couple has flat out said they aren't morning people.
Because really, who wants to voluntarily wake up before the sun to curl your hair and road trip out to a cold and empty field, still wet with dew? I get it. Most days I'm in the same camp. 
But when Brittlyn and Taylor told me they were game for it, WHOOP, I was settin' that alarm clock with nothing but excitement and anticipation. 

It wasn't supposed to work.
Because they rarely do, unless you live in a rom-com.