I'm Josh. I photograph weddings with a focus on presence, pacing, and intention—for couples who care less about performing the day and more about truly being in it.
My work is shaped by how a celebration moves, how a space is used, and how people connect within it. I’m drawn to weddings where place matters, where quiet moments are given room, and where the experience is designed with care.
I bring a calm, observant approach to the day—guiding when needed, stepping back when it matters, and always paying attention to what’s unfolding.
An Experienced Presence
imperfect moments,
beautifully remembered
I’ve always been drawn to stories. Not just how they're told, but how they're felt. the quiet build before something meaningful happens. The way memory forms in fragments, textures, and light.
Photography became a way to hold onto those moments. Not to manufacture them, but to notice them—and to shape space when needed so the story can breathe.
That instinct guides everything I do on a wedding day. I move with awareness, give direction with intention, and stay present for what unfolds naturally. The result is work that feels lived in—honest, composed, and rooted in meaning
“Our gifts and talents should also be turned over to Him. They should be recognized for what they are, God's loan to us, and should never be considered in any sense our own. We have no more right to claim credit for special abilities than for blue eyes or strong muscles."
-A.w. Tozer
I pay attention to how light moves through a space, how people enter and leave moments, and where energy naturally gathers.
Some moments ask to be left untouched. Others benefit from a gentle pause, a shift in position, a bit of direction that brings clarity without breaking the rhythm of the day.
My approach is intuitive and considered. I document what unfolds honestly while shaping portraits that feel composed, cinematic, and rooted in the world you’ve chosen. Nothing rushed. Nothing forced. Just an awareness of when to observe and when to guide
Outside of weddings, my life is quiet and full. I’ve been married to my wife for over a decade, and together we’re raising two little girls who’ve reshaped how I see time, patience, and legacy. I was born and raised in Chico, and I’ve always been drawn to working with my hands—crafting, building, noticing how things come together slowly and with care.
My faith grounds me, my curiosity keeps me moving, and music is almost always playing somewhere in the background. All of it informs how I show up on a wedding day—present, steady, and attentive to what matters beneath the surface.
