Like so many couples over the past year – Devin and Skyler altered their original wedding plans to a smaller elopement style here in Park City where a handful of their closest family and friends could join. The sun popped out every other minute and we were greeted with chilly January winds but it couldn’t […]

If you’ve followed along, you’ll know that my dear friends Alex + Shawn switched their original wedding plans up last summer from their larger wedding to an intimate family ceremony here in Park City. It was beyond beautiful. However, Alex had already purchased her gorgeous wedding gown (planning to wear for next years large wedding) […]

Quinn and I started chatting about the perfect proposal for his sweet Abigail back in August of 2020. Fast forward to January 2, 2021 (happy new year!) he perfectly executed the most beautiful proposal at the famous McPolin Barn here in Park City. I (as I always do) appeared to be a passerby not paying […]

When two of your friends tell you they’re headed to the courthouse to elope and they’d like you to be their witnesses you grab the camera and head out. I love you both Blair + Sharat and I couldn’t be happier to have witnessed such a special moment in your lives and document it (bad […]

Congratulations Julia + Jarrid, your Utah mountain wedding was that out of a magazine. I couldn’t be happier to have photographed your beautiful day and work alongside a handful of amazing vendors. Photographer: Gabriella Santos Photography Venue: Blue Sky Lodge + Ranch Videographer: Kaye Shaye Films Hair / Makeup: Janelle Ingram Floral: The Petal coop […]

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Park City Utah Elopment, Park City Utah wedding, Empire Pass Wedding, Gabriella Santos Photography ——————————————————————————————————————– It isn’t every day you are lucky enough to photograph one of your dear friends marry the love of her life. When Alex + Shawn’s original wedding plans were aburptly interrupted by Covid, they transitioned to a beautiful intimate wedding […]

Where to even begin?! Carmel/ Monterey/ Big Sur has been on the list of must-sees for Gene and I for a while now, and wow – it lives up to the hype! We always like to get away for our anniversary and this year we decided to stay closer to home due to all the […]

Snowbird, Utah Summer Wedding – Gabriella Santos Photography – Utah Summer Mountain Wedding Samantha + Greg are unlike any other two I have ever met. They wear their hearts on their sleeve, love fiercely, and let nothing (not even a worldwide pandemic) stop them from celebrating their love exactly how they want. I could not […]

Park City, Utah Proposal, Mountain Top Proposal, Deer Valley Proposal When Carter reached out to me a month ago about setting up the perfect surprise proposal for his girlfriend of 6 years, we got working away on the perfect plan. I knew he wanted mountain views and Deer Valley holds a special place for them, […]

Bloods Lake Adventure Engagement Session, Empire Pass, Guardsman Pass Engagement Shoot Spending the evening hiking, talking, and laughing with these two in early July was perfection. When Jenna and I were planning their engagement session here in Park City, she mentioned some type of adventure would be right up their ally – so we incorporated […]

Photographing Meghan and her beautiful little Brooklyn is always so inspiring and fun. This spring shoot with the two of them from a few weeks ago was one of my first shoots back after the stay-at-home order here in Utah lifted. Enjoy! P.S. – we shot these at Rotary Park in Park City. (One of […]

As spring approaches, its hard to believe only a couple of months ago Park City was buried under snow and I was standing outside in a blizzard waiting to photograph this perfect moment. Park City proposals are some of my very favorite things to photograph, and this one was no different. Congratulations Daniela + Anthony, […]

A little Monday morning beauty for you all – photographing this styled shoot in San Francisco back in February made my heart so happy. I hope it inspires you and brings some fun to your weekend! Team of Vendors at the bottom: VENDORS: STYLED SHOOT HOST: D’Arcy Benincosa @darcybenincosa STYLIST: Natalie Holland, @jade.magnolia MUAH: Emily […]

Hello friends! What an interesting time we’re all in, hm? Today marks nearly two weeks that Gene and I have been self isolating and social distancing – while I still have back end work I am always able to work on, sometimes baking is just more fun! These orange chocolate biscotti cookies are absolutely incredible, […]

With the current state of our world, especially the wedding industry – Finishing this gorgeous spring inspired bridal editorial I photographed a couple of weeks ago couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. Pops of pink, floral applique on wedding gowns, and a dewy makeup theme – this shoot was everything I had dreamed […]

Laguna beach – anniversary portrait session – Gabriella Santos Photography Roni and Robert came into my life one year ago when I had the unique honor of photographing their intimate mountain wedding here in Park City Utah, during a beautiful December snowstorm. Keeping in touch with my clients (turned friends) is truly one of the […]

Oh Switzerland – you are everything magical. This has been on my list of -must visit for a while, and I’m so happy we made it happen. The first few days we spent in beautiful Zermatt followed by a few days in Grindelwald. We stayed at Hotel Ambiance in Zermatt and it was an absolute […]

Phillip reached out to me a couple of weeks before the end of the year, to help plan, execute and photograph what would turn out to be a perfect mountain top proposal on New Years Eve at Park City Mountain Resort. As the days got closer, we mapped out a plan, a location and just […]

On this cold January day I am reminded that summer will be here soon enough, and that Park City Utah can be a gorgeous, warm, magical summer destination. Here is a stunning shoot from an early August morning with Ashley and Turner up on Empire Pass.

Future brides, family and friends, people interested in photography – everyone wants to know my personal opinion on wether or not to have a first look the day of their wedding.

I will answer it simply then expand below: I really don’t have a preference. This is entirely up the the couple and what is of most importance to them on their wedding day.

Typically a September day in southern California calls for warm temperatures and sunny skies. However September 28th had a different plan from mother nature. Despite the fog rolling through, and chilly temperatures Alex and Brady couldn’t wipe the smiles off their faces all day. Held at her family ranch just outside of Temecula, they were […]

Every year for our anniversary we love to take a few days off and just be with one another. This year I decided it would be so fun to celebrate my boo with Yankees tickets in New York and re-discover such a great city. (The Yankees did NOT win) – I’m still not sure how […]

A picture perfect September day in the Bay Area for the wedding of beautiful Lauren and Tony. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for having me be a part of your wedding day.

The planning that went into this secret Park City mountain top proposal was incredible and SUCH a blast to photograph. The proposal itself happend at the top of Deer Valley which is the perfect backdrop. Then followed by the entire family heading out to Tuhaye Club for dinner and to celebrate the newly engaged couple.

Fall wedding of Andrew + Laura at Log Haven in Milcreek Canyon. Gabriella Santos Photography

Sunset session at the top of Empire Pass with Guttman Family. Gabriella Santos Photography, Park City photographer

They shared their vows under the warm June sun in northern California at The Flower Farm with their closest family and friends. Every little detail was thought of and I couldn’t feel more grateful to have been included in such a special day.

Sonoma County Wedding Photographer – Private Residence Northern California This stunning, friend filled celebration had been in the planning process for quite a while, building more and more excitement as the months got closer. Morgan and Cole made their love official at Cole’s family’s residence in Ukiah, California. The winding road took you up to […]

My calendar has been incredibly full this year with the sweetest proposals, and this one no different. I absolutely love helping plan, execute and photograph this special moments. Cole + Cory got engaged while on the most picturesque sleigh ride proposal at Deer Valley this past week. Congratulations!