a photographer and creative director born and raised in Marin County, California. I began my professional career in Berlin while studying design, the practice of studio lighting, and traditional analog photography before finding my way back to the Bay Area. Currently, my focus is landscape, wedding, lifestyle, and portrait photography. I aim to capture moments that inspire the connection between our human experience and the world's natural splendor.
My admiration of the natural world also led me to create an environmentally conscious company, Candy Mountain Collective, which works with a variety of outdoor brands, organizations, and individuals committed to preserving our planet and her resources.
Today, you can find me working out of my photo studio in Oakland, California with my two rescue cats, Sierra and Stormy.
Thank you for stopping by.
As much as I love nature, I am equally drawn to humans, in all their unique glory. All the shapes, colors, sizes, and configurations of people pairs inspire me.
Connecting to humans and making them feel like themselves is something I am naturally drawn to, especially with a process that can be as awkward as being in front of the lens. My trick is to approach shooting together like a group of friends on an adventure. I aim to disarm nerves and entice a soul to be itself.
Jenna & Thomas, Burning Man Elopement, Summer 2018
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"Skyler was one of our guests' favorite vendors. On the day of the wedding, he arrived early and prepared with his 2nd shooter. They worked seamlessly throughout the day. You just have to look at a handful of photos to know that he is an amazing photographer. Within a few days after the wedding, Skyler prepared some highlights of the wedding for us to share. When the full collection was done a few weeks later, we couldn't have been happier."
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"Skyler's approach to photography is not just a job to be completed- it is one of a true artist. He has vision in spades. Also, he's an incredible human to interact with- professional, warm, kind, and not at all pretentious. He listens and engages, asking deep questions and participating fully in every interaction."
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"Skyler has the best energy! He came by the venue before to scout out the locations and gave us both fun
and romantic ideas to make our pictures super unique. I get compliments from strangers when they see the pictures for the first time."
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"Working with Skyler was a dream. He had a gift for putting us at ease and creating an environment where we could truly be ourselves. On our wedding day, he was present but gave us the space to truly enjoy our day. He is a true artist--his shots are beautifully framed, composition is stunning, and the edits he makes feel natural. He captured every shot from our shot-list (and many more), flawlessly!"
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"Skyler's fascination with the little details - the curves of our rings, the way the light fell across our faces – encouraged us to slow down and savor every moment of that precious day."
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"Working with Skyler on our wedding day was something never, ever said about weddings: it was stress-relieving! His calm, easy-going demeanor was much appreciated. He blended in seamlessly but gave direction when needed. I adore the photos we received, and people comment on how amazing they are every time they see them on our walls!"
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"The [Adventure Portrait Session] is where Skyler’s artistic talent was in full display. Having a portrait photographer who can communicate subtle movements cannot be understated. As a photographer myself, I knew I needed a professional who I could trust to truly capture this paramount moment without having to second guess if they are up to the task. We couldn’t be happier with our choice of Skyler to shoot our wedding. He exceeded my high expectations. I highly recommend."
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"One of our favorite moments from the wedding day was during portraits before our cocktail hour. I think he could tell we were holding onto a little wedding day stress. He instructed us to take a photo forehead to forehead with our eyes closed. Despite my husband and I not being used to these types of photos, Skyler turned it into a sort of meditation. After about 30 seconds, we opened our eyes feeling refreshed and grateful for his calming presence. This also happens to be one of our favorite photos."
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"It was very important to me that this experience was beyond special, and that the photographer who we hired was able to capture the magic of this time in our lives accurately. Skyler brought joy and laughter into the experience, all while remaining professional and keeping us comfortable in both our poses and dispositions. He even helped me style the shoot ahead of time, making himself available for outfit consultation as I shopped for my wardrobe. Thank you, for capturing the magic of our engagement!"
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"Skyler is creative, talented, skilled, and he listens well. He has the perfect mix of characteristics to capture the essence of a wedding day. We couldn't be more pleased with Skyler, his service, his ethic, his preparation, and finally, his work product are spectacular. . We have an art collection curated and created by Skyler on our wedding day! Get him if you can!"
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"When the Covid pandemic caused us to changes our plans (several times), Skyler was flexible, understanding, and active in helping us achieve the vision we had in mind for our engagement & wedding. He puts a great deal care into his work, even down to researching locations, local weather forecasts, winds, tide tables...you name it. He's a great listener and tailors his approach to what you're looking for, but he's also open and honest in advising you on what will drive the best results on your special day."
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"Skyler is a true professional - we're friends, but I'd never seen the professional photographer side of him and I'm so grateful I got the opportunity. Even though he could have treated it casually he was a real pro and the photos he got will help me remember our special day forever!"
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"Skyler is a fantastic wedding photographer. He has an artistic eye and a collaborative attitude that really helps you bring your visions to life, more so than other photographers I’ve worked with. On the wedding day, he was flexible and unflappable, even when dealing with a huge wedding party and a rowdy family. I’d highly recommend him!"
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