Intro
Welcome to Fox and Plume Photography, your go-to wedding, family, and maternity photographer based in San Luis Obispo. We specialize in capturing the heartfelt moments that tell your unique story. Whether you're planning an intimate local celebration or a destination wedding anywhere in California—or even internationally—we’re here to provide beautiful, timeless images that you'll cherish forever. At Fox and Plume Photography, we blend a friendly approach with professional expertise to ensure your photography experience is relaxed, personal, and tailored just for you. Let's create memories that last a lifetime.
what its all about
It all started when…
“Love is a Story Meant to Be Remembered”
There’s a moment, just before the ceremony begins, when the air feels almost electric. The hum of whispered conversations. The faint rustle of fabric as a gown shifts in the light breeze. The way a groom glances toward the aisle, heart pounding, knowing that in a few seconds, his life will change forever.
This — this — is why I do what I do.
I believe your wedding day is more than a series of posed photographs. It’s a tapestry of moments that, together, tell the most honest story of your love. The way your best friend squeezes your hand under the table. The tear your father tries to hide during the vows. The burst of laughter when the flower girl scatters petals in every direction but the aisle. These aren’t just photographs — they’re living, breathing memories.
A Love Letter to the In-Between MomentsMy approach is simple: I watch for the magic that unfolds when no one is looking.
Some call it documentary photography. I think of it as storykeeping. It’s the art of noticing — of seeing the beauty in the smallest gestures and the quietest glances. Your wedding day will be filled with grand moments, but the ones that stay etched in your heart often happen in the spaces between.
I won’t ask you to freeze and smile every ten minutes. Well I may for more the posed photos, but mostly I’ll follow the rhythm of your day, gently guiding when needed, but mostly allowing you to be present. When you look back at your photographs, I want you to remember the way it felt — not the way you were posed.
Your Story, Wherever It Takes Us
Each location tells its own story — and it becomes part of yours.
I approach every destination with fresh eyes, blending your story with the soul of the place you’ve chosen to mark this moment in time. I want you to look at your photographs years from now and not only remember who you were in that moment, but also where you were — to hear the ocean, to feel the cobblestones beneath your feet, to smell the lavender in the air.
Whether your wedding takes place across the world or just a short drive away, I’ll arrive ready to find the beauty in every corner, from grand vistas to the smallest, most intimate details.
The Beauty of Destination Weddings & Elopements
Destination weddings and elopements hold a special place in my heart. There’s something powerful about stepping outside of your everyday life to declare your love in a place that feels like pure magic.
Maybe it’s the way the scenery becomes an unspoken guest at your wedding — a silent witness to your vows. Or maybe it’s that travel itself creates a sense of closeness, of adventure, of stepping into something new together.
When I travel for your wedding, I’m not just photographing you; I’m also weaving in the essence of the place you’ve chosen. The texture of the buildings, the way the light falls differently at certain times of day, the colors and patterns unique to that part of the world — all of it becomes part of your visual story.
And because travel can be unpredictable, I’m always ready for the unplanned magic — the sudden rain shower that has you laughing under an umbrella, the strangers in the street cheering for you as you walk by, the quiet morning before the festivities when you wander hand-in-hand through an unfamiliar city. These moments, unscripted and unposed, are the ones you’ll never forget.
More Than Images — A Legacy
When I deliver your gallery, I’m not just sending files. I’m giving you the first pages of a lifelong family heirloom. One day, years from now, you might be sitting with your children, turning through the pages of your wedding album. They’ll ask, “What was that day like?” And you’ll smile, because the photographs will do the telling for you.
They’ll see the joy in your eyes, the way you leaned into each other when you thought no one was watching, the blur of movement as you danced into the night. They’ll feel it — the warmth, the laughter, the love that started it all.
That’s the magic of candid wedding photography: it doesn’t just freeze a moment; it lets you step back inside it.
My Promise to You
I promise to approach your wedding day with the care it deserves. To be both a quiet observer and a steady presence. To anticipate the moments before they happen. To notice the way the light falls on your veil, the way your grandmother holds your hand, the way your partner looks at you like you’re the only person in the world.
Your story is one of a kind. And it deserves to be told in a way that is honest, artful, and timeless.
Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together
If you’re looking for a photographer who will choreograph every moment, I may not be the one for you. But if you want someone who will blend into your day, letting it unfold naturally, capturing the laughter, the tears, the unspoken words — then I think we might just be a perfect match.
We’ll talk about your vision, your love story, your hopes for the day. I’ll learn your quirks, your inside jokes, the things that make you you. And when your wedding day comes, I’ll be there — not just as a photographer, but as someone deeply invested in telling your story truthfully and beautifully.
Because in the end, it’s not about creating perfect images. It’s about remembering that you were there, that you loved deeply, and that every second of it mattered.