We are Fun Loving, Adventure Seekers, Documenting Life’s most Genuine Moments
this is our story…
Sandra
Dog Magnet
Sandra is a mother to two beautiful children and a loving wife to her best friend. She is an avid outdoors lover who thinks that every cloud has a silver and sometimes sparkly lining.
In her off time, she enjoys yoga and hiking the open trails with her family & three canine companions. Paddle-boarding the crystal clear alpine lake waters has become her favorite summertime love. Her mantra is “must love dogs”.
josh
Skateboard Pilot
Josh is a father to two beautiful children and a loving husband to his best friend. He is a board sports enthusiast and spends as much free time on his board as possible. He also owns a grassroots skateboarding company that focuses on local art and culture.
In his off time, you will find him on the mountain snowboarding, riding our backyard skate ramp & local skatepark as well as enjoying the local mountain bike & moto trails. His mantra is “no regrets”.
We draw our Inspiration & Creativity from Skateboarding, Nature, Music, and Each Other
Where it all began
We met in San Diego when Sandra was a senior at SDSU. She was working at a local skatepark where Josh frequently skated. One fateful day she approached him to see if he could develop some B&W film, as she’d heard from mutual friends that he worked at a camera store. The film was developed and as a thank you to him, she took him out for some drinks at a seedy bar in North Park called the Alibi. At the time, you could buy $2 “schooners” of beer which we unashamedly took advantage of. This one moment led to us hanging out as “just friends”.
Sandra Graduates
Immediately following graduation, she left for Homer, Alaska to work for Fish and Wildlife. Having a sweet rental in Ocean Beach with coveted off-street parking, she asked Josh to stay at her place and watch her two beloved dogs for the summer.
Love Connection
Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder. It was during this time that we genuinely started missing each other. Upon her return, Josh ended up moving in for good as we decided we no longer wanted to live apart. The dogs were really happy and so were we. Thus began our new lives together from then on out.
destiny calls
A few years later a good friend who happened to be a skatepark ramp builder (the same one in fact who had built the Skatepark where we met) was getting married. Knowing that we were into photography, they asked us if we were up for the task. Having never photographed a wedding before, we were pretty nervous at the idea of taking on such a big responsibility. They ended up talking us into it, and it ended up quite literally changing our life course. Talk about destiny.
We Said I Do
The next year, we got engaged and were married in the forest in South Lake Tahoe, which we have been lucky enough to call home. We have been blessed with two blue-eyed kiddos and three fur children who steal our hearts each-and-every day. We are truly each other’s best friends and spend a ridiculous amount of time together….we’re talking you will always see both of us dropping off the kids at school or grocery shopping. Marrying your best friend has its perks!
We Moved To Tahoe
After many years of talking about it, in the summer of 2010, we finally made the move to South Lake. During a fateful camping trip to Fallen Leaf Lake… we were able to plan everything out, and we moved here two weeks later. When you know, you know, and some things are just meant to be!
Nothing makes us Happier
Then being together as a family, which includes our two wonderful children and three sweet rescue pups. The following are some of our favorite things…Skateboarding, dogs, camping, music, nature, moto, mountain life, Thai food, good vibes, lake days, and plenty of sunshine goodness.
where it all began
We met in San Diego when Sandra was a senior at SDSU. She was working at a local skatepark where Josh frequently skated. Through mutual connections, Sandra learned of Josh’s employment at a camera store and approached him one fateful day with a request to develop some B&W film. Sandra extended her gratitude by inviting him for drinks at the Alibi, a charmingly “seedy” establishment in North Park. We unashamedly indulged in their famous $2 “schooners” of beer. This serendipitous encounter laid the foundation for what began as “a casual friendship between us”just friends”.
Love Connection
After graduation, she immediately headed to Homer, Alaska for a position with Fish and Wildlife. Since she had a prime Ocean Beach rental with that rare gem—off-street parking—she asked Josh to house-sit and care for her two beloved dogs during the summer. As it turns out, absence truly did make the heart grow fonder. During this separation, we both realized how much we missed each other’s company. When she returned, Josh simply never left, as we decided living apart no longer made sense for us. The dogs were thrilled with this arrangement, and so were we. That decision marked the beginning of our shared life together, a path we’ve continued on ever since.
FAMILY
“Beautiful Images To Treasure”
A few years later a good friend who happened to be a skatepark ramp builder (the same one in fact who had built the Skatepark where we met) was getting married. Knowing that we were into photography, they asked us if we were up for the task. Having never photographed a wedding before, we were pretty nervous at the idea of taking on such a big responsibility. They ended up talking us into it, and it ended up quite literally changing our life course. Talk about destiny.
NEWBORN
“Precious Images”
“Cora made our family feel so at ease during the session, and the photos were absolutely stunning. We’ll treasure them forever and ever! We love them.”
PAULA
FAMILY
“We Felt So Special”
“Cora made our family feel so at ease during the session, and the photos were absolutely stunning. We’ll treasure them forever and ever! We love them.”
LOVE FAMILY
For us, it’s all about the Feeling we leave our Clients with. The Experience is just as important as the Memories we Capture.
Style + Approach
Our photography style blends a masculine and feminine perspective – a “boy meets girl” outlook on love and life, captured through our lens. The result is a timeless aesthetic that preserves the genuine emotion and mood of each moment. No stiff, forced poses – just candid, unfolding moments that make you feel at ease and natural.
If you want to feel relaxed and true to yourself in your photos, we’re the right photographers for you. We specialize in feel-good, personality-driven imagery for once-in-a-lifetime occasions. Working together as a collaborative team, we’ll capture natural, fun images that showcase your real character and inner beauty.
Your Experience
We’re dedicated to preserving the authenticity of your memories because we know that your experience with us is what truly matters most. As your photographers, our goal is to capture timeless, authentic images that showcase the genuine connection between you and your loved ones. We believe every moment is worth treasuring, and it is with this inspiration that we approach our work behind the camera.
From our initial client meeting to the editing and design of your album and products, we oversee every detail to ensure a seamless experience. We go to great lengths to capture genuine, emotion-filled images – even if that means getting in the water or scaling objects to find the perfect angle. Your final images will reflect the true colors and details of the moments we document, without the use of trendy filters that alter the natural beauty.