Stories Behind the Lens Blog

Your guide to meaningful moments, beautiful places, and heartfelt experiences

Should We Elope - and Where?

Adventure Elopements, Backcountry Wedding, California State Park Weddings, Elopement, Locations, National Park Wedding, Planning, Yosemite Weddings

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Beyond the Tasting Room: Hidden Wine Country Adventures

Serene panoramic view of a lake at sunset with pink skies and mountain silhouettes reflecting on calm waters.

More Than Wine: Hidden Corners of Napa for the Curious Wanderer

Engagement, Experiences, Locations, Photographer Tips, Planning, Portrait Sessions, Session Locations, Wine Country

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Through the Lens: Capturing the Magic of Napa Valley's Golden Hour

Wine Country, Experiences, Photographer Tips

A white illuminated LOVE sign with LED lights sits on a wooden surface casting a warm glow in the dark.

Where Wine and Love Flow: The Most Romantic Wineries to Get Married at in Napa Valley

Elopement, Locations, Napa Weddings, Planning

Fog rolls over rocky coastline along Big Sur in California as waves crash against dramatic cliffs and outcrops.

Raw vs. Unedited: Why Photographers Guard Their Raw Files

Photographer Tips

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A Conversation That Sparks Magic

Photographer Tips, Planning, Portrait Sessions, Session Locations

A couple shares a tender moment during their maternity photoshoot with white blossoms in the background.

Capturing Memories Among the Cherry Blossoms

Session Locations, Portrait Sessions, Photographer Tips

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Your Perfect Wedding—and More—at Reid Family Vineyards

Elopement, Engagement, Locations, Napa Weddings, Planning, Traditional Weddings

Panoramic view of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park during a pink and purple sunset.

Visiting Our National Parks Responsibly

Adventure Elopements, Backcountry Wedding, California State Park Weddings, Elopement, Locations, National Park Wedding, Oregon Wedding, Planning, Yosemite Weddings

Majestic waterfall cascades down granite cliffs in Yosemite National Park.

Planning a Backcountry Adventure or Wedding: Navigating Staff Shortages with Ease

Adventure Elopements, Backcountry Wedding, Beach Wedding, California State Park Weddings, Elopement, Locations, National Park Wedding, Oregon Wedding, Photographer Tips, Planning, Yosemite Weddings

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The True Value of Wedding Photography: Why It's Worth the Investment

Planning, Photographer Tips

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