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Harry Potter-Inspired Wedding on the Mendocino Coast | Jug Handle State Reserve
Harry Potter-Inspired Wedding on the Mendocino Coast | Jug Handle State Reserve

A whimsical, bookish wedding inspired by Harry Potter, set on the windswept cliffs of the Mendocino Coast. Emily and Dallas tied the knot at Jug Handle State Reserve with vintage details, handwritten vows, and a love story worthy of its own novel.

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Chelsi McFaddenJune 17, 2025Jug Handle Farm
What It’s Really Like to Be Married to a CAL FIRE Firefighter
What It’s Really Like to Be Married to a CAL FIRE Firefighter
Personal, Adventures of a Fire WifeChelsi McFaddenJune 9, 2025firefighter wife, Fire Season, Cal Fire WifeComment
Magical Family Maternity Session On The Mendocino Coast
Magical Family Maternity Session On The Mendocino Coast
MaternityChelsi McFaddenSeptember 18, 2024maternity photos
Adventurous Anniversary Photo Session at the Mendocino Headlands
Adventurous Anniversary Photo Session at the Mendocino Headlands
Couples, PortraitsChelsi McFaddenFebruary 5, 2024Comment
Romantic Engagement Session Van Damme State Park - Mendocino, California
Romantic Engagement Session Van Damme State Park - Mendocino, California
Couples, PortraitsChelsi McFaddenJanuary 29, 2024Comment
Intimate Backyard Wedding in Arcata California
Intimate Backyard Wedding in Arcata California
Intimate Weddings, weddingsChelsi McFaddenJanuary 23, 2024Intimate Wedding, Arcata California, Humbolt County Wedding, Redwoods Wedding, Backyard Wedding, Wedding Photographer, Intimate Wedding Photographer, Destination Wedding PhotographerComment
Cyrstal + Dominic | Yokayo Ranch Wedding | Ukiah, California Wedding Photographer
Cyrstal + Dominic | Yokayo Ranch Wedding | Ukiah, California Wedding Photographer
weddingsChelsi McFaddenJanuary 19, 2024
Fun Wedding On The Mendocino Coast - Switzer Farm
Fun Wedding On The Mendocino Coast - Switzer Farm
weddingsChelsi McFaddenJanuary 15, 2024Switzer Farm, Mendocino Coast, Mendocino Wedding Venue, Mendocino PhotographerComment
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I love it when clients become friends and keep coming to me to capture their important milestones. I photographed Emily + Dallas' wedding last October and including this one, I've done two session since then with them. Each one more magical than th
It's always a treat when I get to photograph an intimate wedding for @elopemendocino. The added bonus this time was that the couple and I climbed to the top of a lighthouse to create art together. The photos speak for themselves so I'm just going to
Hold the phone folks, @ohitsjustecho is headed off to college next week. I've been told that It's completely natural to have mixed feelings about my child heading off to college. On one hand, I am proud of their accomplishments and excited for them
Mangled fire trucks, a poignant reminder. Abandoned firefighting gear, a tribute to the fallen. echoing PASS alarms in that hall, a chilling chorus. The frantic dispatchers' voices, etched in our memories. Unclaimed remains, a stark reminder of S
 
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