India+Matthew bringing some much needed sunshine to start the year in Harmony @townofharmony

It’s hard to look back on last year, overwhelming. Perhaps there was just too much ”year” in last year.

And so on the last day of the month, I’m choosing to take a look back at last month :). And it was just a month ago that we witnessed Claudia and Shannon Tie The Knot on Pismo Beach. They took a stroll down memory lane, even sharing their first look at their former first home together. :)

So many goodies here. And that’s my hope for 2026…more goodies, let the good times roll :)

Vendor List (with Instagram Handles)
• Wedding Coordinator & Florist: Wendi Phillips — @wendiphillips @thegardensomm
• Photographer: Blake from SLOtography — @slotography
• Welcome Dinner: Madonna Inn — Kristen Trevino — @madonnainn1958
• Guitarist for Ceremony: Dan Curcio — @dancurcio
• Chair Rental: Beach Butlerz — @beachbutlerz
• DJ: Chris at Kramer Events — @kramerevents
• Reception: Giuseppes Italian Restaurant — @pismogiuseppes

Our year is wrapping up (with a nice little bow) and we’re silent night ing our way into Christmas. Naps for all, atop every Christmas wish list. I think that’s what we call glad tidings…who knows? Really?
Please enjoy a few sweet pics from Violet & Alex’s incredible wedding weekend!

Ceremony & Reception Venue | @allegrettoresort
Officiant | @jillstyler
Strings | @mariposaquartet
Rentals | @avenuetwelve
DJ & Photobooth | @epicentertainmentslo
Photographer | @slotography
Floral | @flowersbykim
Coordinator | @pasoweddingsmith
Gelato | @slomamasweets
Italian Wedding Cake | @lamigliorebakery
Beauty / Hair & Makeup | @thequeensbees
Wine Tour | @ninerwineestates + @eberleboar

If you’re looking for the best time to schedule family portraits for your Holiday Card, it’s never. If you’re looking for the perfect outfit, it’s out there but you’ll never find it. And if you’re wondering whether you’ll even like the family photos from your session: you’ll love them. 4 eva.

No shame. No judgement. Sure, I have captured family portraits for over a dozen families this year alone…but my own family portraits…that session is TBD.

Hit me up, or not. I still have plenty of time to capture your crew before Christmas. Or New Years’…or my personal favorite: Groundhog Day.