So you’re preparing to tie the knot? How exciting! Engagements, weddings, and spaces (big or small) filled with passion and heartfelt emotions are my favorite!  And while I love to find new and inspiring wedding venues across the globe, trailing behind couples in love, I’ve actually got a leg up when it comes to the […]

I really enjoyed photographing James and Elyssa at the always beautiful Viansa Sonoma Winery in Sonoma. We spent time before the photoshoot planning for the perfect location and they knew they wanted something in wine country. We landed on Viansa Sonoma because of the lush vineyards and the backdrop of golden rolling hills, making for […]

One of the top questions I always get from couples I work with is – Where are the best Bay Area Engagement Shoot Locations? Confession, I’m going to be completely honest and say that living in the San Francisco Bay Area gives us access to every beautiful location type you could possibly want. I think […]

Congratulations your engaged! This is such a special time in your life! I remember when Ornan and I got engaged. He made sure my whole family was there and got down on one knee. It’s one of the only times I’ve seen my husband cry in almost 12 years of being together. The butterflies you […]

At Elizabeth Nwansi we believe in quality, we believe in the importance of our work and we believe in heirlooms. This means that we have spent years sourcing the absolute best of the best in framing, albums and archiving. It’s simply not enough to let your wedding photos sit on your computer anymore. As well […]

You guys. What. A. Year. Am I right? In the midst of all that was 2020 I think it goes without saying it would be easy to highlight the losses. But being a forever optimist and believing in the power of gratitude I wanted to find the beauty that lie in the last year for […]

You are recently engaged and you are looking for the perfect restaurant to celebrate the beginning of your next chapter. Living in California is truly a treat since we have access to some of the most amazing and diverse restaurants in the United States. After you’ve said yes, you want to get dressed up and […]

Natalie & Scott – Thank you for having me, Viansa Sonoma was the perfect place for you two. I feel so honored that I’ve captured so many important moments for you and I can’t wait for your Palm Springs wedding!   More engagement sessions: CLICK HERE Would you like to book your engagement session at […]

Photographers. Is this running through your head? If I buy that new camera that everybody is using then everything will change for me. I just need to get this lens which will dramatically improve my photography. I’m worried if I don’t have specific lenses I won’t look like a professional. Having the equipment that photographer […]

Welcome back to my series of Favorite Northern California Wedding Venues. Today I will be spotlighting Villa Montalvo, a gorgeous venue rich in history. Often when couple’s I work with are searcing for a wedding venue, they are not just considering a space they love but also a space that will photograph beautifully. Villa Montalvo […]