At the heart of everything I do is love. I believe in preserving the fleeting moments that make a life—family gathered close, conversations with old friends, cozy evenings that linger long in memory, and the deep nostalgia of days we know we’ll someday miss. These values shape the way I see the world, and they are woven into every frame I create.

When I step into your wedding day, I carry this same reverence with me. I am not just photographing an event—I am preserving a legacy. With a painter’s eye for light and a storyteller’s devotion to truth, I capture the connections that define your story: the laughter that spills out unprompted, the quiet handholds, the people who matter most.

My couples often tell me I felt like an old friend by their side. That trust allows me to witness your love honestly, without artifice, and to preserve it with a balance of romance, artistry, and authenticity. My goal is simple yet profound: to honor the most honest version of you, uniquely loved and in love.

A Love Chaser, A Storyteller, A Keeper of Time

I'm autumn

Rachel & Justin


"Autumn is the best and makes your sessions feel like you're hanging out with a good friend! From our engagement to our family photos five years later, she never fails to capture our season of life perfectly."

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While photography is my art, my heart is rooted in the quieter moments of life. I cherish evenings spent at home with family, conversations that linger long into the night with old friends, and the kind of nostalgia that reminds us these are the days we’ll one day miss.

Living and working in California, I draw constant inspiration from the beauty around me—the rugged cliffs of the Central Coast, the golden light of Napa vineyards, the timeless charm of Carmel-by-the-Sea. These places remind me of the rhythm of life: fleeting, breathtaking, and worth holding onto.

It’s this same reverence I bring to your wedding day. Because more than anything, I believe love—both big and small—is worth remembering.

that's my specialty.

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