Your wedding story deserves to be captured in a way that feels timeless, emotional, and true to the experience of the day itself. As a destination wedding photographer serving California and couples worldwide, I specialize in documenting elegant celebrations with a blend of fine art photography and cinematic storytelling.

Whether you’re exchanging vows in the rolling vineyards of Napa Valley, the romantic countryside of France, the cliffs of Lake Tahoe, or planning a destination celebration in Italy, my approach focuses on capturing every meaningful moment with intention and artistry.

From quiet morning preparations to the final moments of the reception, my goal is to create images and films that allow you to relive the emotion of your wedding day for years to come.

Northern California Wedding Photographer for Timeless, Fine Art Celebrations

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

THE WEDDING EXPERIENCE

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Let's Chat!

You've thoroughly combed through my website, blog and Instagram feed and you like what you see. So the next step is setting up a time to chat to make sure we're the perfect fit for one another.   

Wedding ceremony at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, featuring a bride and groom outdoors with lush green fairways and scenic golf course landscape in the background.

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Date Booked!

Once your date is officially reserved, I'll send over a few goodies to help you prepare for the big day. We're happy to serve as a resource for vendor recommendations, timeline guidance and more!

Wedding ceremony at Eagle Ridge Golf Course, featuring a bride and groom outdoors with lush green fairways and scenic golf course landscape in the background.

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The Engagement Session

Engagement Sessions can take place anywhere from immediately following a proposal to just a few days before the wedding. I’ve found that there isn’t a “good” or “bad” time to take your photos. 

Couple celebrating their engagement at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, with ocean views and elegant coastal surroundings in the background.

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Wedding Prep

I check in about two months before the wedding to start chatting about timeline specifics, special details, family formal shot lists, special traditions and anything else I should know about your big day.

Wedding ceremony at The Olana, featuring a bride and groom surrounded by elegant architecture, lush gardens, and charming historic venue details.

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The Big Day

It's finally here! The day the two of you say "I Do" and dance the night away surrounded by your family and friends. Just know I am excited to celebrate and capture your wedding day. It's going to be awesome.

Wedding ceremony at The Olana, featuring a bride and groom surrounded by elegant architecture, lush gardens, and charming historic venue details.

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They're Here!

You can expect your photos to be delivered via an online gallery within about eight weeks of your wedding. At that time, I'll also send over details about preserving your images through prints and albums.

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Wedding ceremony in Sutter, California, featuring a bride and groom celebrating outdoors with rustic countryside views and natural greenery in the background.

"You won't find someone else as magical as Heather Avrit— a true artist."

After doing extensive searching for a photographer, my husband and I got very blessed to meet Heather. Heather was so welcoming and caring from the beginning. She made sure we felt comfortable around her and got to know us throughout the entire process up to our wedding day!

I wouldn’t recommend anyone else but Heather. Our engagement pictures, our wedding pictures and albums are amazing! The unexpected surprises she had for us are unforgettable. To say that Heather goes above and beyond is an understatement! 

- matt & janet

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Want to remember your engagement session? Your Wedding? Your Bridal Session? Or even a Bridal Boudoir Session? Add on video to any of your sessions and wedding.

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Couple celebrating their engagement at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, with ocean views and elegant coastal surroundings in the background.

Chris & Gabbie

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Elegant wedding couple sharing a romantic moment at Harrow Cellars, Bay Area, surrounded by vineyard views and fine art wedding details.Hindu wedding ceremony in Hollister, California, showcasing the bride and groom dressed in traditional attire with vibrant decorations and cultural rituals outdoors.

CALVIN & MEGAN

SID & TORI

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Bride and groom celebrating their wedding day at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Gilroy, California, with lush fairways and rolling hills in the background.
Elegant wedding celebration on a picturesque golf course in El Dorado Hills, CA, with the bride and groom surrounded by rolling hills and golden sunset light.Bride and groom exchanging vows along the Half Moon Bay coast, with the Pacific Ocean and dramatic cliffs creating a breathtaking backdrop.

Shane & Lexi

Chris & Gabbie

Osman & Maya

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BRIDAL SESSIONS

What is a Bridal Session? and why should you do one? This blog is full of helpful information that will leave you wanting to book your bridal session ASAP.

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