california — beyond
DOCUMENTING THE effortless, EVERYDAY MAGIC.
It’s pancakes on the kitchen floor at midnight. It’s a two-person dance party on the roof of the parking garage. It’s snuggling in for a sunset at the spot where you had your first date. The way your hands fit together just right. The way they look at you when you laugh. Promising forever with the mountains as your witnesses.
I’m here to capture the small, fleeting, ordinary, extraordinary moments that make up a life and a love story - not just how they looked, but how they felt. When you look back at your photos, you’ll feel the honesty and the intimacy that takes you back to the moment and reminds you of the life you’re building together, one tiny moment at a time.
Your full, authentic self is always welcome here.
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its about how your love feels, wherever it takes you.
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In the words of Henry David Thoreau, “It’s not about what you look at. It’s what you see.” I believe in photographing those little things you might not even notice that capture your flow as a couple. The in-between moments, glances, crinkle-eye smiles, goosebumps. There’s nothing more beautiful and fascinating to me than the pure joy, excitement, and comfort of two people wildly in love.
There’s no need for perfect poses, perfect weather, perfect outfits, or a perfect location to capture the perfect memory. It’s about a snapshot in time - those photos that allow you to hold a feeling in your hands.
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"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different."
What an amazing experience!! Professional, personal, and easy-going! The photos were everything we wanted and more, and the experience working with Claire was amazing! She is so kind and easy to get along with. I explained what I wanted and she did exactly that! Her ability to capture moments is what truly sets her apart. As I look back at the gallery, I am able to remember every priceless memory of my wedding. I could not be more thankful to have Claire as my photographer!
"Her ability to capture moments is what truly sets her apart."
"Claire did an amazing job on our engagement and wedding! She is so fun, professional, and easy to work with. Photos came out awesome! She really captured so many beautiful memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. I definitely recommend her to any friends or family looking for a photographer!"
"captured so many beautiful memories that we will cherish for a lifetime"
"I LOVED working with Claire! She did such a great job directly my husband and I through our shoot. Not only is she super talented, but set such a comfortable vibe, had great communication, and got our photos to us very quickly. We loved them!!"
"such a comfortable vibe, had great communication"
"I am so thankful I stumbled across Claire last year when I was looking for a wedding photographer. I could go on and on about our wedding but I'll just say that every time I look at our photos, I am reminded of God's goodness and get emotional thinking about Claire being part of this special chapter of our lives that we will forever look back on fondly. I will always recommend Claire to anyone needing their sweet memories captured."
"...get emotional thinking about claire being part of this special chapter of our lives"
