My journey to becoming an elopement and wedding photographer was anything but typical.

My early adulthood was spent working as a performer, traveling often, and capturing life experiences with a camera. I spent six years working as an acrobatic artist for such world-renowned shows as Le Réve and The Beatles’ LOVE by Cirque du Soleil. Constantly surrounded by creative people and the arts, my inspiration for photography has thrived and given me a unique perspective on photographing people.

What started as a fun side gig turned into a full-time professional career. I’ve been amazed at the response I get to my work and strive to make each session my best yet. This consistent high work ethic is what keeps my clients coming back and new clients finding relief that they hired the right photographer for them. Each client has a special place in my heart and by viewing my portfolio, I hope this comes across visually.

My approach to photography is simple. For me, it’s more than just creating beautiful photographs for you. I strive to make it an experience you will not forget. I want you to walk away feeling as though you’ve created a special bond with a new friend. I want you to feel comfortable in my presence and know that I will create calm in the face of chaos. When you’re at ease, you are the most natural and there is no better place to be on wedding day.

Those little moments are what fuel my love for photographing weddings and elopements in Lake Tahoe, Southern California, and just about anywhere else in the world. It’s the epic sunsets that cascade on the day and fill the empty spaces with light. Couples finally able to be one with each other, embracing each other tight, breathing together, holding hands, and seeing their new world together.

Connection is the word that speaks to me most when I think of my greatest joy; Be it connection with another human, connection to source, connection to Mother Nature, and most important connection to self. My greatest joy moment is when I am with myself, camera in hand, the ocean is in front of me and the sun setting. This is the moment I feel most alive and most connected to everything.

I love humans and I love showing them their greatest potential. I am inspired by the fact that I have the ability to show humans themselves in a way they could never imagine. I get to show them the way I see them through my lens. This is a gift and a superpower as far as I am concerned. I love that I am allowed to show people the way that I see them. This is what inspires my work.

I do my best to take time every day to find presence. I love yoga, I love hiking, I love being in nature, and I love to meditate. I always make time every day to sit with myself and observe the world.

WEDDINGS

Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. it is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.

~Rabindranath Tagore

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WEDDINGS, LAKE TAHOE

Alyssa and Nate

WEDDINGS, LAKE TAHOE

I honestly wish I could give Corey more stars, more hugs, and more thank yous!!!! Choosing him as our photographer was by far the best decision I made for our wedding (besides choosing to marry Nate of course). He made us feel extremely comfortable and was so calm, cool, and collected it allowed Nate and me to feel so much more natural. He was very attentive to the needs of both my mom and Nate's mom, making sure we got the traditional shots. He did an amazing job capturing all the details of our wedding along with images of Nate and me that we will fill our house with forever.

Corey is professional and extremely talented and was quick to move us around (without being pushy) to get all the best lighting shots, which can be a serious challenge on the lake in Tahoe. He quickly provided a preview of images to hold us over until the rest were ready. They seriously brought tears to my eyes because they were so perfect!!! What I loved best about Corey, aside from his undeniable talent, was his personality and just him as a human being. He has great energy and a great soul! He was right there with us the entire night capturing every important moment smiling, having fun, and reassuring us that everything was perfect. He occasionally showed us images on his camera of our friends and family dancing and laughing, special moments between my dad and me, and absolutely PERFECT lighting shots just reassuring us that he is on top of his game!

Corey's style is timeless and whimsical with a sense of movement to the images which capture you in your best moments. Never stiff and awkward like some traditional wedding photos can be. He was worth every single penny spent and if you want the best wedding photographer out there, you have to go with Corey. I can't say enough about him!!!

WEDDINGS, LAKE TAHOE

Kinsey and Tomlin

WEDDINGS, LAKE TAHOE

One of the most important things, other than marrying my best friend was choosing the best photographer for our special day. I searched absolutely every place, and then it dawned on me that I knew one of the best photographers out there! Corey was another performer who I had met through a mutual friend here in Las Vegas years ago. I honestly could not be more excited about Corey as a person, photographer, and guest at our wedding! His work is by far some of the best I've ever seen! He is an incredibly humble, kind, and obviously talented human being!!

I booked Corey a year before our wedding because it meant so much to me. We were living in Australia at the time, and he was able to Skype with us and go over everything we were looking for. Part of his package included an engagement session, but since we were half a world away he was able to do another incredible session with us just a day before our wedding. Although getting up at 430am was a bit rough, the photos were absolutely worth it. They completely exhibit the love my husband and I have for one another in the most unreal setting!

On the day of the wedding, Corey fit right in. He was able to capture so many amazing moments, and I truly adored his reactions while taking the photos. He made me feel so extremely comfortable, beautiful, and calm. Our magical day would not have been the same without him. Tom and I will be using Corey as our photographer for years to come!! I couldn't recommend a better person to capture the most important moments in life!

WEDDINGS, LAKE TAHOE

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Brian and Steven

LAKE TAHOE, WEDDINGS

Corey has an incredible gift. He was an absolute dream to work with! Our first interaction with Corey made us feel like we had known him for years. Corey shot our engagement photos last fall and we were blown away with his eye, creative sense of light, ability to help us have fun with the whole experience. On our wedding day, we couldn't have been happier working with him. We had a few last-minute requests and he made sure he had the best shot for each scenario. He sent over a teaser immediately after our wedding and we can't stop smiling at the photos. We can't wait for the final versions. We would work with Corey again in a heartbeat. Make sure you book him for your big day!

LAKE TAHOE, WEDDINGS

Alyce and Chris

LAKE TAHOE, WEDDINGS

Hiring Corey as our photographer was the best decision we could have made. He is an amazing artist and person. He captured each detail and made our wedding come to life. He was patient with our large bridal party size and had fun with us. I knew from the beginning I wanted to use Corey after looking at his website and previous work. I was ecstatic when he was available to work with us. Thank you so much Corey for your flexibility, your eye, and your ability to make us feel at ease, and most importantly we had fun!!

LAKE TAHOE, WEDDINGS