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Your wedding day will be a whirlwind of happiness and heartfelt emotion, and I'm here to capture it all. Let me handle the details, so you can be fully immersed in the moment. When it's all over, you'll have a series of storytelling images that bring back the vivid emotions of your incredible day together, ensuring you can relive it whenever you want.
Let’s capture memories and emotions that tell your story
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No need to worry about forced poses and pictures that don't resonate with you—I'm all about authenticity. Taking the time to understand you, I ensure your images truly reflect your essence. Expect simple prompts and actions to keep things organic, ensuring both of you, yes, even your soon-to-be hubby, have a blast!
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no awkward poses
no stiff poses
only authentically captured moments
only genuine moments
Salisha was on top of EVERYTHING! She took the time to help me build a timeline not just for my wedding, But things I needed to get done prior to my wedding as well , making sure my vendors were lined up properly. She was there every step of the way. Her communication skills are amazing! She always got back to me right away. Not to mention, she’s a BOMB Photographer. I love how my photos turned out and would highly recommend her!
- Makenzee and Ben
Salisha was a dream to work with!!
Absolutely amazing! My husband and I found Storybook Photography at a local wedding fair and fell in love immediately with Salisha’s style. We met up prior to our elopement and Salisha was very excited and very easy to work with. She traveled way up highway 88 for us and helped keep everything going day of. After the ceremony she found perfect spots for photos and we even tried both film and long exposure astrophotography! She sent us sneak peaks right away that were absolutely to die for and delivered our album within a reasonable time. We absolutely love our photos and highly recommend any one in Tuolumne, Calaveras, or Amador to check her out!
she sent us sneak peaks right away that were to die for
- carmen and keith
Salisha photographed our wedding in the woods on June 3, 2022. She was absolutely lovely. The consultation ahead of time was informative and open. She was on time to the event, and took a million photos, often times without us even noticing. She was so sweet and easy to work with. We absolutely loved her vibe, energy, and time! I would recommend her to anyone.
- lindsay and marvin
We absolutely loved her vibe and energy
Salisha photographed our wedding and it was incredible! She was calm and collected and was so sweet and professional! We got our photos back and they are INCREDIBLE!!! Highly recommend her as your photographer!
- chloe and daniel
our photos are incredible!!!
From the tender first kiss you shared at the altar, the way he looks at you the first time he sees you in your wedding gown, the tear-filled dance you shared with your Daddy on your wedding day, and The laughs you shared running barefoot down the beach. Don’t let these memories go without being properly documented by someone who knows exactly how to capture them to instantly transport you back into time when you look back on them.
CHERISHED MEMORIES
these will all be
Understanding the importance of capturing your true selves, I skip the awkward poses! Investing time to get to know both of you, I ensure your images reflect your unique personalities. My mission is always to create a laid-back, natural vibe during the shoot. No professional models in my portfolio—just my knack for making couples look like pros! 😉
Photos that feel like YOU!
If you're all about those perfectly posed photos, we might not be the best match. Life's wonderfully messy, so let's embrace those beautiful, authentic, real moments together! My goal is consistently to capture authentically gorgeous scenes, ensuring that when you look back at your photos, you can vividly feel what it was like to be there, all over again.
Authentic Storytelling
Your wedding day should be the absolute BEST. DAY. EVER. and I'm here to ensure just that. I'll provide you with a wealth of resources during the planning phase so that on your special day, you can fully embrace and cherish the moments shared with your loved ones. Let's collaborate and craft an unforgettable wedding experience together!
Stress-Free Experience
Ever had the experience of a hearing an old song playing, instantly whisking you back to a specific moment and flooding you with the same emotions? That's the nostalgic charm I aim to evoke in my photography.
Relive the Butterflies
If you like Star Wars, Disney, sitcoms that make you laugh (like the Office or New Girl) then we’re gonna have a ball together! When I’m not drinking obscene amounts of coffee, or eating tacos from the Taco Stand (if you’ve never eaten there and live in So-Cal then we need to change that, pronto), you will probably find me on the banks of a river casting trout bait, or more likely, chasing my 3 kiddos around a campsite! I love exploring new places and taking my camera along for the ride.
Ready to hear something real about me? When I was 29 years old I suffered a miscarriage. I remember feeling so excited envisioning how my life would once again change with a new baby, only for it to be taken away from me. I buried my child's remains in one of my favorite places up on our mountain pass, and it became in the same place where my husband and I would later exchange our vows. We all know how short life is, and this experience taught me the to savor and cherish each moment as it passes. I believe that one of the reasons I was put on this earth is to help people like you capture their moments to be able to look back on for a lifetime. Life is too short and I believe that no special moments should go without being remembered. I would be so honored to help you document the memories that tell your unique story.
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I've got your back for whatever way you wanna celebrate your big day. Just make sure it's all about what you want, not what others expect from you. Whether you're saying your vows at your in the backyard of your Oakdale home, on a ranch, on the cliffs of Big Sur while the waves crash, in a field surrounded by wildflowers, during sunrise over Half Dome in Yosemite, or in the spot where you got engaged—any of those options would be awesome, as long as it's all about what you really want for your day.
let's dream up the best wedding day ever!
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10+ years photographing couples
50+ weddings photographed
250,000 images professionally edited
100+ couples photographed
55+ 5-star reviews from happy clients
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Abso-freakin-lutely! Exploring new places is one of my favorite things to do. I’m an expert at choosing amazing spots for bridal shots and I thrive while creating in new environments. The best part? NO TRAVEL FEES!
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Of course! Fill out an inquiry form and drop me a line in your comments and I can send you the link to a current wedding or elopement gallery that will vibe with your current vision.
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Nope, I only give my clients the absolute best quality images and the raw files typically aren’t a reflection of my work and current portfolio. If you’re worried about file size and enlargements, then I gotchu! Your gallery will include the perfect size images for gorgeous canvas and metal prints.
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I deliver my photos via private online gallery. Every wedding and portrait packages include access to high quality file downloads for each delivered image, available directly from your gallery. You’ll also be able to order stunning prints and products, such as metal-prints (my personal fav), canvases, albums, and more!
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Typically brides hire me to be there all day, which means about 10 hours, but don't worry, that's not all spent taking photos, most of that time is spent getting ready and then having fun at the end of the night! I love being there for all the special moments, like when you're mom sees you getting into your wedding dress, and the party at the end of the night! However, I do have packages to meet every need, so this is something we can discuss further as we start planning!
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Yes! My goal is always to serve you as best as I can, so I want to make sure that you’re getting everything your heart desires when it comes to your wedding day photography. If there’s something you desire that isn’t included in your package (extra hours, albums, 2nd shooters, whatever!) then we can absolutely add it on. In our initial consultation, we can discuss each package and decide which option (or in-between option) will best suit your needs!
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