Aubrey

Hi! I'm Aubrey and I'm based in the heart of the picturesque Sonoma County. My love for photography sparked from a deeply personal place: watching my three babies grow up way too quickly and wanting to capture those fleeting moments before they slipped away. This journey turned into a passionate calling, and now, I look to bring a documentary and cinematic style to every session and event I have with my clients.
As a quiet queer and a loud LGBTQIA+ advocate—everyone is welcome in front of my lens. My priority is creating a safe space for my clients where they feel they can express themselves freely so I can capture the uniqueness that makes their personal magic shine.

WHAT IF I TOLD YOU THAT YOU COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE RIGHT NOW?

I would hop on a plan and go to Switzerland! I’d spend time zip-lining and mountain carting and hiking around in the gorgeous scenery before turning in for (probably) some of the best fondue of my life. In my dream life, I’d be there to capture the most epic elopement! 

WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?

My most prized possession is my stuffed dog named ‘Spot’. My grandmother gave him to me when I was 4yrs old when I moved from her home in California to Arizona. She told me whenever I hugged Spot, she would feel it too - him and I have been through so many ups and down together (show and tell at new schools, teenage heartbreak, the Tubbs fire), to this day he still has a place on mine (or my kiddos) bed. 

WHERE ARE YOUR FAVORITE SANTA ROSA LOCAL HANGOUTS?

I love Brew for the vibes and most amazing dirty chai latte - served with that perfect ice (you know the kind that seems like it’s been crushed before it’s cubed?). Aroma Roaster is the BEST quick stop for a morning Americano and sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich on a ln English muffin. 

WHERE DO YOU FEEL MOST INSPIRED?

Sitting on the porch on a cool fall night, holding a warm cup of tea in one hand and my husband’s hand in another. Watching a brilliant night sky, keeping a close eye out for any strange activity that could only be deemed alien up there. Hearing my kids’ breathing soundly through the open window next to me. Having nowhere to be but right there, and nowhere to go in the morning. Feeling incredibly small and yet, important. 

Go-tos

MUSIC

I can’t go a day without it. I have playlists for every thing - starting my day, cleaning, getting hyped for a wedding (staying hyped for the drive home), road tripping, winding down, sunny afternoons, rainy days - you name it!

ROad Trips

Anywhere and everywhere! Ideally we take the scenic route and we aren’t in a hurry - I like to make stops and try the best little spots (according to Reddit) along the way. 

VIDEO Games

We all need some R&R and nothing does that for me better than enjoying some videogames. RPGs are my fav! 

DIRTY ICED CHAI

Make it a double dirty! From Brew of course, with the perfect amount of ice. 

PUZZLES

I love a good challenge, the more pieces the better! Bonus if I get to do it with the sound of rain by a cozy fire. 

Weight Lifting

Stress relief? Check.
Longevity? Check.
That feeling of bearing a personal record? CHECK!