Abou t Me
Here's a little bit
I am a Texas born, Utah-raised, NYU graduate who's been living in Los Angeles for the past 15 years. Listed as one of the "top 100 wedding photographers in the world", I blend my love of photojournalism with a timeless, editorial style, and hopeless obsession with beautiful light.
My primary goal is to gain your trust as a couple so that you feel 100% comfortable and can enjoy your wedding just being yourself. From the start of your big day, I will catch both the wild/hilarious/emotionally candid moments while also capturing the romantic essence of you as a couple. I am constantly being told that I am incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about what I do! I want your photos to be felt, not just seen, and I want the day to feel like your wedding day, not a photo shoot. But please don't worry... I also love guiding my couples when needed to ensure they feel relaxed and always look their best!
I'm a
Texas born, Utah-raised New Yorker, living in Los Angeles
Accolades
Selected
NYU Tisch School of the Arts BFA Cum Laude
Top 100 Wedding Photographers in the World
Top 10 Wedding Photographers in Los Angeles
Speaker + Educator for Canon USA
Cover photo for Inside Weddings Magazine
Rangefinder “Seeing the Light” Contest winner 2019
DVLOP Rangefinder Magazine Contest winner 2018
Best of the Knot Hall of Fame winner 2021
I WANT to be your personal guide and private historian
2007
+ MOVED From New york to CALIFORNIA
2009
+ Home Birth to my daughter, London
+ winning contestant on "Are you smarter than a fifth grader"
2014
+ Started “Hartmann Health” Food Blog
+ Graduated from The Institute for the Psychology of Eating
2015
+ Purchased my first “professional” camera
+ Shot 35 Headshots
+ Hit 30K followers on IG Food Blog
2016
+ Shot my first 3 Weddings
+ Assisted at 30 other weddings
+ shot 60 Headshots
2017
+ Left Hartmann health to focus full time on wedding photography
+ Shot 20 weddings
+ Featured Internationally for Lala Land Inspired engagement shoot
2018
+ Shot 28 Weddings
+ Named top 100 wedding Photographers in the world
+ Shot my first Celebrity Wedding
+ Started Speaking and teaching for Canon
2019
+ Became a Judge for Masters of Photography
+ Shot 30 Weddings
+ Moved into a new home in Santa Monica
+ Top winning contestant on The Price is Right on my Birthday!
+ Started Mentoring other photographers and Planned my first workshop
2021
+ became a flashmasters ambassador
+ traveled outside of southern california for 15 weddings and adventure elopements... including mexico and hawaii twice!
+ photographed my first magazine cover for inside weddings
+ won the knot best of weddings hall of fame
Get your pens and pencils out kids.
It's pop quiz time!
1. PRECISELY HOW MANY COMPLETED BOOKS ARE ON MY KINDLE?
2. WHAT IS MY TOP ACCOMPLISHMENT?
a. Graduating From NYU's Tisch School of the Arts
b. Being named top 100 wedding photogs in the world
c. Becoming a mom
d. Photographing my first national magazine cover
3. WHICH GAMESHOW HAVE I NOT BEEN ON?
a. Million Dollar Password
b. Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?
c. The Price is Right
d. Who wants to be a Millionaire?
4. MY FAVORITE WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH MY DAUGHTER:
5. WHAT'S THE BEST MOMENT OF EVERY WEDDING?
6. PLACES I'VE LIVED:
a. NYC
b. Texas
c. Salt Lake City
d. Connecticut
e. California
f. Missouri
g. Italy
h. Illinois
i. All of the above
7. DRINK OF CHOICE?
a. Negorni
b. Mezcal Margarita
c. Champagne
d. Rosé
8. WHEN I'M NOT PHOTOGRAPHING A WEDDING ON THE WEEKEND YOU CAN FIND ME:
9. OF MY FAVORITE THINGS, WHICH IS MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE?
a. Deep Belly Laughs
b. 90’s Movie Quotes
c. Silent Films
d. Unexpected Cobblestone
e. Escape Rooms
WHAT ARE MY SECRET TALENTS?
EXTRA CREDIT QUESION
THE
QUIZ
there is a fine balance between putting 10,000 hours into a craft and also putting the camera down to simply enjoy a sunset with my daughter.
WITH MY MINI
HER NAME IS LONDON AND SHE'S MY ENTIRE WORLD
02
All of our travels
SHE'S My Favorite TRAVEL PARTNER
01
ALL THE MILLENIAL MUSEUMS
THEY'RE SO CHEESY BUT that's ok because we love cheese!
03
All of the kitten Snuggles
I mean...how can you not. My heart.
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