Yesterday I got to go up into the mountains for an awesome afternoon hike.  I can’t believe its November and its been soooo warm!  I love it. I hiked out of Lake Sabrina into the High Sierra and it was a total treat. My senses were on fire as the smells and crisp Sierra air brought back in full flood those feelings I love so much of being in nature and the mountains in all their sensual glory. I felt so alive and energized as the fall day breathed its boundless life into me. Hope you’re enjoying the fall and your day is filled with smiles!!

These last few were taken with my Macro lens which I’m psyched to start playing with more. The first 3 are the same composition at different apertures. Which do you like best?

There was a beautiful sunset tonight, like there has been a lot of lately.  I love this time of year.

Hope you’re well,

Erica and John had a glorious wedding at the Ahwahnee in Yosemite last weekend and it was just magnificent. Yosemite was in full fall splendor and the color and vibrancy was stunning. Erica and John flew in from Indiana where they’re currently attending school and they had family and friends in from around the country. It was a grand affair on a perfect day. Erica’s parents were married at the Ahwahnee years ago, so there was an extra specialness to the day. One other incredibly special touch was that the minister flew in from the East Coast and it was the same minister that married John’s parents years ago. I love that both sets of parents have special connections with this wedding outside their immediate connection to Erica and John.

Erica and John, thank you so much for having me be a part of your special day!! I had so much fun being there with you capturing moments and memories. I wish you a lifetime of joy and happiness!!

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I just got back from an awesome trip to Yosemite where I shot an amazing wedding at the Ahwahnee and then stayed around a few days to enjoy the spectacular fall color. I never really think of Yosemite as a place to go for fall color because its so amazing in the Eastern Sierra canyons around home here, but I was blown away how gorgeous Yosemite Valley was this past week. The Blacks Oaks were lit up and Tenaya Canyon was so beautiful. Erica and John were so stoked to have such beautiful conditions for their wedding. I’ll be sharing more from their wedding early next week so be sure to check back. But for now, here’s some of my favorites from my wanderings around Yosemite and a few teasers from Erica and John’s wedding. Enjoy!

Which of these first two  do you like best?
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9. These next few shots are up in Tenaya Canyon. It was so fun following the creek.

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12. I wandered out around the top of the Rostrum and came across Dean Potter doing some yoga. What a spot!

13. The Black Oaks were incredible in El Cap Meadow.

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18. Here’s a few teasers from Erica and John’s gorgeous Ahwahnee Wedding in Yosemite.

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Hope you’re well,

I just got back a few days ago from a week away in Yosemite and out to Shuteye Ridge for a birthday camping and climbing trip. It was so nice to spend time out at Shuteye, one of my favorite places ever. My friend Ryan and I stayed out there for a few days and had a huge moon the whole time with perfect fall temps as well. We climbed every day and hiked around exploring new areas as well. Sat by a fire one night, got some good reading in, and had a great re connection with nature. A total dream. I’ve also been trying to get out and find fall color as much as possible and it has been beautiful, but it comes and goes in the blink of an eye. Just this afternoon I went up to the Aspens up Bishop Creek and they’re almost all bare already. Just like that. I guess it makes that brief time of splendid color that much more special. I hope you are enjoying fall as well and that your days are filled with smiles.

Last weekend I was super stoked to capture moments and memories for Liz and Kent at their wedding in El Portal, CA, just outside Yosemite. They actually got married in February, but decided to share their vows in front of their friends and family and have a grand celebration this fall. Kent has grown up in the small community of El Portal, so this was very special to have the community come together and celebrate his and Liz’s love and commitment. What a collection of beautiful people came together to share in the excitement.

Liz and Kent, thank you so much for having me be a part of your special day. I wish you a lifetime together of love, joy, and happiness. Your energy is infectious and your love for each other obvious. Much love to you both.

You can watch the slideshow by pressing play or you can click here to see it in its own window. Enjoy the pics!