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Hi, I'm Avalon :) I've been interested in photography ever since my mom gifted me a polaroid camera as a child. Then I fell in love with film photography; developing photos in the dark room of my high school. I became captivated with measuring light. That passion lead to my graduation from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a Film and Digital Media degree. By being raised in a family of creative individuals, I've come to love how to think outside of the box. Also having a mother who has been a wedding planner since I was born has allowed me to fall in love with love, and how people express their unique love on their wedding day. I know every client's style is unique and I'm are here to capture original and authentic imagery. Photography and/or cinematography, to me, is the measurement of light and happiness in every environment and my goal is capturing that moment; allowing it to last on forever more through image and video. Let me help you create the imagery that leaves you and I smiling, and all others speechless.

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SoCal Photographer & Cinematographer

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Ciara hails from Northern California, and was born with a curious mind and a mischievous spirit. She was a strong student, and had aspirations of modeling, until her attentions turned to the other side of the camera. While in high school, she saved up wages from her restaurant job to buy her first real camera, a Nikon F100. Later, after assisting friends at a wedding, she knew that she had found her true calling.

For years, Ciara has drawn inspiration from legendary photographers, including her favorite, Herb Ritts. Drawing from her influences, she developed her own artistry, combining emotion and glamour to create sophisticated images. In addition to the must-have photos, she loves photographing the quiet, unguarded moments between family members and newly married couples.

Along with wedding photography, Ciara is often sought out for her specialty in birth photography, maternity, and boudoir. She enjoys supporting conservationist causes, and has two beautiful sons.

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Michael is an Elite San Diego Wedding Photographer and has been photographing weddings in Southern California for 14 years. Michael has photographed over 300 weddings with True Photography. From The Grand Del Mar, Hotel Del Coronado, Park Hyatt, La Costa Resort, The Grant Hotel, Rancho Valencia, The Estancia, and many more.

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"WOW! I can't believe I get to live my dream job." The best part of my job are the couples I meet and how they let me be a part of one of the most important, intimate, and magical moment of their life. As your photographer, I'm not just someone who gets to snap pictures of your wedding, I get to be your STORYTELLER. It still fills my heart when I hear my couples tell me that their photos brought them to tears because I was able to their day in a way that they can relive them over and over. When it's all said and done, the way your wedding is documented will be all that's left of that special day. My goal is to capture YOUR story the way you'd like to remember it. I will document your special day in a unique way that highlights the emotions and joy through candid shots as well as capture a variety of portraits that you and your family will treasure for a lifetime of memories.

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Born in Poland and raised in California, Voytek's passion for photography has been anchored across continents. As a visual artist, Voytek has made his mark by truly capturing the essence of the emotion, experience, and journey of every event he has been privileged to shoot. His photojournalism style approaches your special day with a candid authenticity, adding a special touch of artistry, and replicating your day as you remember it. With 7 years of experience in the photography world of weddings, special portraits, family portraits, and professional photos, Voytek will make sure your photography desires and needs are met.

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I love my little family and I love weddings. There's nothing more awesome than marriage except maybe being parents. No joke. My wife and I love a good IPA and will take on any adventure that comes our way. Yes, even with Tiny E (Make sure to ask how my latest hiking excursion went with the new carrier I bought for Ellie).

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I am a San Diego lifestyle and wedding photographer specializing in capture beautiful natural light. You might be thinking what is lifestyle photography and, why is it so awesome? In my mind it’s completely natural, organic photography that captures the heart & soul of the subject being captured. Solely in the moment and completely authentic, I use it to create imagery with movement and depth. Life presents us with moments worth sharing and keeping all the time. Capturing couples, families, and individuals with a fresh and creative perspective to celebrate the joy, giggles, and even those silent moments in between. Timeless photography specifically created just for you. Beautiful, artistic, highly emotional and 100% genuine.

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I eloped in Florence in the most romantic setting I go out of my way to go to a movie theatre that has the best popcorn I have been a professional photographer for over 20 years I grew up in rural Indiana and my family and I built a cabin from the ground up I have always loved motorcycles & martial arts. It’s the rocker chick in me! I was fortunate to work for Vogue Photographer, Roxanne Lowit I may or may not have a Zulily obsession My clients hire me for my zany personality I have two lovable dogs named Astro & Ash First job in New York City was corporate Ralph Lauren. It turned out I am not a corporate girl! I am constantly learning new ways to renovate my home

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Amber was born in Nuremberg, Germany, to a military household. The family eventually settled in Las Vegas, where Amber attended a performing arts high school. The curriculum encouraged students to explore different artistic pursuits, and Amber found herself drawn to photography and the darkroom. One day, she claimed her dad’s old Canon AE1 as her own, and she never looked back.

Although she had creative eye, Amber knew that in order be at the top of the industry, she needed to strengthen her technical knowledge. So after high school, she made the decision to move to New York, where she attended the School of Visual Arts. Because she was a quick study, she was able to learn digital photography just as the technology was emerging, and became a pioneer in the field.

Amber excels at wedding photography because of her natural positive energy, which keeps her moving throughout the day. She has an easygoing personality, and is a calm and reassuring presence behind the camera. Her recent work has been featured throughout WeddingWire, and she enjoys writing and film in addition to photography.

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I am the link that captures moments in time that will last forever in the mind's eye. I am the link between you and the camera that I hold in my hand. Knowing that I create lasting memories for happy brides, close families, loving couples, and playful children keeps my passion in what I do constant, free flowing, and creative in the moment. It truly feels good to love what I do. I won't stop. After spending years in the corporate world and never truely feeling content I found my passion and talent in photography. My first wedding came by chance in the summer of 2005 and it was then that I decided to put all my energy and time into learning the art and the craft of photography. It was an excellent decision. It feels good to wake up every morning and love what I do! I wish that everyone could find his or her passion and follow it with as much reward as I have. I continue to learn, I continue to grow, I continue to fuel my passion and I continue to capture real people, real emotions, and essential events.

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Janis comes to True Photography by way of the city of Manilla, where she was born. She spent several years apprenticing as a photographer, both formally and informally, before capturing her first wedding. Since then, she has photographed many weddings, and has experience with San Diego’s favorite wedding venues. Janis says: “I go into a wedding knowing that it’s completely unpredictable. I’ve photographed a wedding in the middle of Hurricane Emily in Negril, Jamaica. I figure if I can handle that, I can handle anything!” Janis has a fun and easygoing persona, which sets wedding guests at ease. Her other interests include travel and studying the technical side of photography.

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I love magic, adventure and telling stories. It would be an honor to help tell your fairy tale.

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A Colorado native, I live in the Boulder area, where I enjoy spending time outside biking, hiking, camping, and being in the mountains. I have been a professional photographer for over a decade and have photographed hundreds of weddings. For me, being a wedding photographer is an extremely important job. Capturing one of the happiest and most monumental days of someone's life, brings me joy. My goal is to create photographs that not only artistically capture the events, people and emotions of your day, but also to create photographs that you will love and cherish all of your life.

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Megan grew up in Chalmetta, Louisiana, 15 minutes from New Orleans, and has a charming accent to prove it. Megan took an early interest in photography, along with many other activities such as dance, cheerleading, violin, and piano. In college, she immersed herself in photography and fine art, with specialties in nature, family, and lifestyle portraits.

When she began photographing professionally, Megan was quickly drawn to wedding photography because of the happiness, energy, and excitement of the big day. Her top favorite moment to photograph is the vow exchange, and the pure expression of love between happy couples. Her enthusiasm, creativity, and technical knowledge makes her a great photographer, with the expertise to handle both large and intimate events.

Megan has a vibrant and fun-loving personality. She has won numerous regional photo contests, as well as acclaim for her coverage of the US Tennis Association. When not photographing, she enjoys hiking, California sunsets, traveling with her better half, and live music.

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I have always believed in quality over quantity and a well balanced life. I love to spend my days working with my photography clients, and my evenings playing with my family. I am a health nut who loves wine, sushi, and yoga, and I am always looking for ways to live a more purposeful, relaxed and meaningful life. I am a technology loving computer and camera nerd, and I equally love disconnecting to focus on nature for a good hike with my dogs. I love living in the moment and creating a tailored experiences for the people I photograph. I see photographs in everything I do, whether I am holding a camera or not. Creating heirlooms, memorializing moments, and documenting pieces of happiness are what make me thrive. I love to guide my clients through the photography process in such an easy way that it reduces their stress in every part of the process. I have a vast amount of experience that you won’t find anywhere else. I have been a photographer for 15 years and I am so happy to share my experience and knowledge with my clients, I’m an open book to you. I love the relationships I build with my clients and would be honored to speak with you about the photos you need. Just get in touch and I am happy to answer any of your questions.

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I received my first camera 6 years ago, a simple point and click that I used to snap small bugs & plants around my house. From that day forward I have spent all of my efforts progressing my craft; making it my sole purpose to capture the essence of each of my subjects. Each face contains a story to be told, let me capture yours.

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I am a Fine Art Wedding and Portrait photographer, based out of the beautiful San Diego in Southern California. I love capturing couples' love stories that are real, fun and adventurous. I would describe my style as raw, timeless, passionate, authentic and edgy. Every story deserves to be told in captivating and memorable photographs. Mostly I find inspiration in the way people interact together, letting them be who they truly are, while giving just the right amount of direction and freedom. I love to have my clients be part of the creative process with me, so that we are working together in capturing the essense of who they are, capturing what is unique and beautiful about them.

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Experience: I have been photographing professionally for fourteen years and capture mainly weddings (with family shoots and fun events sprinkled in here and there)! I was also the Global Peace Foundation's main photographer at hundreds of national and international events at venues including the United Nations Headquarters, The World Bank and Capitol Hill. I have shot at over 45 wedding venues (with some favorite repeats) in the past two years since moving to San Diego! I am grateful for all of the amazing clients that have allowed this transition to the west coast to be so seamless. I work with each couple to create a wedding day schedule that is unique to their wants and how they want to enjoy their day. On the big day, I always suggest that couples put away their phones and let them know I got it. I want them to be in the moment and just enjoy, letting me make sure everything runs smoothly and gets captured. Style: My style is modern artistic and documentary, capturing weddings with a natural look that portrays the romance, excitement and joy of the big day. My favorite photos to take are fun and dreamy. For couple photos, I do a mix of formal and semi-candids, with a lot of guided action shots (walking, lifting, hugging, and more) so it’s really creating authentic experiences with genuine expressions that you can look back on and remember how amazing it was in that moment (not how microposed it was). My Life: Every chance I get, I go outdoor rock climbing, hiking and traveling. I love everything adventurous and fun, always trying to live life to the fullest. I bring that to my photography, striving to take photos full of life and showing the natural raw beauty in new and creative ways. I have an amazing life partner and best friend for 12 years, Ryman, and we take our tiny house truck all over the States exploring.

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I'm Erin. I'm a photographer, traveler, and wide-eyed wonderer. I live in a 1976 Airstream travel trailer that my husband and I restored from the ground up. It's named the Bicentennial Falcon. My favorite pastimes include exploring Disneyland, so much Netflix, and hanging out with people on the best day of their lives. I have a loud laugh. I love a good cabernet franc. I can't get enough of my cute husband, and I'm on a constant search for the best tacos in the world. After all of our travels, my husband Phil and I have landed in San Diego and we LOVE IT. I want to get you in front of my lens and share a few moments with the real you. The you that snuggles with the people you love, or the you that laughs whenever your dad says something embarrassing, or the you that can't wipe that goofy grin off your face at the first peek of your bride or groom. I'm disarming and silly, kind and empathetic, and I want to know you and catch something amazing about you in one of my photographs. Drop me a line, let me know all about your love and wedding plans, and let me get excited with you!!

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San Diego Photographer

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I knew I wanted to be photographer when I fell in love with love. It became contagious finding beauty in the world. Having the privilege to not only capture, but create these images, makes me feel like superwomen. The camera and lens is an extension of my heart and mind. My work is simply a reflection of your stories. I love documenting those beautiful chapters and re-telling the tales. Its your beginning, your accomplishments, your soulmate, your roots. Lets celebrate your moment. Random Facts.. 1, 2, 3 GO! AVOCADO IS LIFE. I'm fighting everyday to not forget how to speak Teochew so that I can remain somewhat bilingual Youtube-ing pets & proposals makes me oh so very happy If I can be any object, it would be an airplane so that I can fly all over the world My dad and brothers are wedding cinematographers, my sisters and I are wedding photographers. Guess its a family thing! Yes, badminton is a sport! Mistakes are steppings stones to success Ellen Degeneres should be my best friend Unconsciously open refrigerators at people's houses Please take care of the planet I'm guilty of the bachelor(ette) series. They have great shots! The microwave is my hero, Toasters scare me Talent can take you far, but ambition will take you farther I'm happiest putting on some good music to wobble or freestyle along to, never said I was good at it Jeans, t-shirt, sandals, Done! ...maybe a summer dress when I want to feel girly Oh, and I would LOVE to take your picture =)

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Jamie Hall is a Virginia-born photographer based in San Diego and developed an interest in photography during his college years. After studying Vocal Performance and Computer Technology, Jamie moved to San Diego, California in 2010 to work as a Brand Manager. He learned a lot about storytelling and began crafting his skills with the camera.Jamie went on to develop a passion for capturing people in a different and creative light. Creating smiles daily has always been his mission for his clients and continues to be today.

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Hey! My name is Maria and I love photography and weddings! Doesn't sound surprising, does it? But I really mean it! Just like this girl from the movie 27 dresses I've been a bridesmaid for a 1000 times and I always have the best time! Every single thing about weddings makes me happy, so I decided to dedicate my life to it. For the past 7 years I've gone to more than a 100 weddings and keep falling more and more in love with love! I am proud to become friends with all the couples I work with and be more than a photographer, to cry and laugh with you and feel the moments I need to capture coming before they even happen!

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I take great pride in saying I record memories.Memories that will make you laugh, smile and even cry years later on. I have refined my craft by working on variousweddings of all ethnicities and sizes from small backyard ceremonies to largeballrooms holding 500+ guests the past 8 years. Making me comfortable in all situations andable to blend in with any family dynamics. Helping me build a relationship withyou in order to achieve the best photographs to represent the beauty of yourday.

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Whether shooting a happy couple on their wedding day, professional head shot, photo booth, under water portrait, or a professional model, I approach every job the same way. I like shooting beautiful pictures, working with fun people, and creatively telling a story with my cameras. I think photos of loved ones are priceless… I consider myself an artist, but what makes my work special is the people in it. I’m just there to bring it out and capture it with my camera…. Photographing the most important days + most important people in my clients lives is something I consider super important, and a true honor… My approach combines the style of fashion photography, with the storytelling aspects of photojournalism. Along with the standard I have two main goals at every shoot: I want to create beautiful portraits that showcase your style and personality, and I want to capture candid pictures that tell the story of the event. My experience has taught me to make all photo shoots run quickly and smoothly, and that they should be fun for all involved! I want to you remember how much fun the photo shoot was, and it should never feel like a chore. Do you bring a backup camera? Of course! Every important piece of gear has a backup–and the backups have backups. I bring gear that will allow me to shoot in any weather or lighting environment! We even shoot our main camera with 2 cards so nothing will ever be lost or go missing. What Camera’s do you use? Right now, I’m shooting with Canon 5d III’ 6d, and top of the line L series prime lenses (good glass = great photos). I also love the 70-200 2.8 L, and that occasionally makes an appearance when I need the extra reach.

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I love potatoes and all the ways they come. I repeat random movie lines when relevant...or not. I resemble my father I like to squish my peanut butter sandwiches. I can name the last dish you had at a restaurant if we ate there together I went through the boy band phase and have more BSB memorabilia than I will admit to. I once got my arm stuck in a cup holder at the movie theaters. I'm a horrible speller. I love FOOD! I played badminton throughout high school and college. I'm still waiting to be a contestant on Supermarket Sweep. I have a passion for capturing details that narrate your story. I spend my time exploring various vantage points that are often times overlooked and hope to produce images that make you look again and again!!

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I have photographed weddings and couples throughout San Diego since 2004. I love to artistically blend print worthy imagery with an alert and attentive perspective of your vision to create something one-of-a-kind: your story that you can relive and enjoy through the years.

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Elaine has recently been featured on Once Wed, Elle Japan, Magnolia Rouge, Cottage Hill Magazine, Wedding Sparrow, and Belle Lumiére Magazine. She is based in Southern California and is available internationally.

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My story is a little different than those who grew up taking photos. I didn't have an interest in photography until I had kids. It's because of them that I felt inspired to pick up a camera. I wanted to document their daily lives in the form of pictures. Once I did, it opened up a whole new world for me. I joined photography clubs where I practiced shooting many genres such as landscape, portrait, street, and architectural photography. But it wasn't until a friend asked me to assist her that I fell in love with wedding photography. Here I am, 5 years later doing the best job in the world! If you had asked me years ago, I would've never believed that what started out as a hobby (or if I'm being perfectly honest an obsession), would soon grow into a passion and career and I have my kids to thank for it.

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My biggest wish during my work is for the client to have a great experience. I strive to deliver an unforgettable moment that can be kept forever—both in pictures and in memory. I work closely with each client to ensure their experience is fantastic, and exceeds their expectations. Originally from Brazil, I come from a family of creative minds and beautiful souls. My father and grandfather are renowned photographers and architects; and my mother an avid art collector. As a child I would spend hours looking at their work, dreaming of being a photographer. When I was 15 years old my mother handed down my father’s cameras to me. With his Polaroid and 35mm Leicas, I was able to learn the fundamentals of photography and focus on acquiring technical knowledge before I took on the digital world. Even though most of my equipment today is digital, I still like to shoot 35mm and develop my own film. In 2002, I moved to San Diego to pursue my dream of being a professional photographer. Along with my vintage cameras, I brought a deep desire to create something different. After I started college, I developed a passion for sports and water photography. From spending hours practicing in the water to attending countless workshops at the renowned Brooks Institute, I worked diligently to gain knowledge and experience. Cultivating my own unique approach to surf photography, I found success in my passion; seeing my work published in some of the most iconic surf magazines in the world. While working in the photo department at a surf magazine, I stumbled into an opportunity to shoot wedding photography in San Diego. One of the people I worked with at the magazine was a wedding photographer, and he needed an assistant. I wanted to learn something new so I gave it a shot, and it was amazing! Photographing weddings felt so fluid and natural, and I enjoyed it so immensely, that I quickly started shooting them more and more. Working with seasoned industry professionals, I eagerly absorbed everything I could about becoming a Wedding photographer. I have been mastering the fundamentals, experimenting with techniques and refining my style since 2006

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I bought my first DSLR the day before I earned my Bachelor’s degree in 2014, and I simply could not get over how much clicking was going on when I would take pictures: from the shutter and it feeling perfectly aligned with who I am and what I was made for. I decided to forgo pursuing a job in my field to learn anything and everything I could about photography, and two years later, I started shooting full-time. Choosing that career path has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I truly come alive when I get to make pictures. My ultimate goal with wedding and lifestyle photography is to make you feel incredibly at ease and excited in order to produce images that capture and reveal your genuine essence and emotion. I want the natural, real, authentic you to radiate through each and every collection of pixels, and I will go to great lengths to make sure you have an enjoyable time while doing so. When I’m not taking pictures of people, you can find me over at I’m the Blue Dot, a travel blog I started in 2017.

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Marla Rutherford graduated from Art Center College of Design in December 2004 with a BA in photography, and received her BA at Boston University for Psychology in 2000. She currently resides in Boulder Colorado. She has been able to work both in the fine art and commercial world. Her fine art prints have been displayed in galleries all around the world including Arles, Paris, Milan, Lausanne, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. She has shot for Newsweek, Time, Entertainment Weekly, ESPN Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine and many more. She also specializes in events, concerts, weddings, small business products, senior and Family Portraits which is what she has displayed on this website. One of her specialties is lighting. She uses professional strobe photography lights that allow her to achieve the colors and bright poppy look you see on the website, as well as a photo-journalistic style of lighting (speedlight flash on camera) for events and weddings. She has been shooting professionally for 9 years, 7 of those spent in LA, learning her craft in the center of Hollywood, helping to bring a fresh, hip and professionally trained

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Aloha and welcome! My name is Emily Ross. I was born on the beautiful island of Maui and raised in the amazing San Clemente, CA. This has created me into an adventurous and artistic individual with a strong influence of the ocean in my life and a huge passion for documenting special moments on camera!

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Hello! I am a Mexican-American who grew up in San Diego and loves nature and being on the go-go. On my free time, I enjoy rollerblading, pretending to be a professional musician and exploring new parts of the world. When I am not super high-energy and wanting to try everything (this includes food), I enjoy family time. My family is a huge part of who I am which is what makes it really easy for me to work with all different personalities and families. I am SO thankful to have the opportunity to work with so many different people and meet their families. By the end of a photo session or wedding day, I have become besties with a mom, auntie or sister. It's so easy to make these connections and friendships. I believe portrait photography is a form of art that highlights different personalities and relationships. My goal is to capture the moments you may have missed, brining to light the love for each other and spark joy! Storytelling is the heart to photography, and I wish to tell a story that you will cherish forever...

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U.S. Marine Veteran: I joined the Marines just 2 days after I turned 18 and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I was able to travel all over Southeast Asia and experience other cultures. The military has taught me many life lessons that I will never forget. I salute all the veterans and active duty service members out there for your selfless dedication and sacrifice. Avid Hiker/Explorer: A few years ago, I camped at Yosemite National Park with a few friends and it was such an amazing experience that I was instantly hooked. My goal for the next few years is to visit and explore all the National Parks in the United States. Family: Family is everything to me. Runner/Trail Runner: I love running. Running allows me to temporarily escape from the hustle and free my mind from all the worries in the world.

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I'm an outgoing, quick smiling adventurer full of ideas, inspiration and love for jazz, rain and color orange. I have traveled the world and have yet to see a cheese I didn't like. I've hiked Europe, driven the US, camped Australia and with a strong belief that mountains are better than treadmills, I have climbed so high that I've watched the clouds of Nepal drift below my window. I get enthusiastic about little things... listening to ocean waves, playing with acorns and leaves, dancing with the first snowfall. Those little things that make joyful moments in our lives. Happiness comes in tiny sips. My dog Ginger makes me smile, my friends make me laugh and art makes me stay up late with inspiration. I'