Meet the face behind the lens
Hi, I’m Christa!
Born and raised in Santa Cruz and now based in Roseville, I’m a wedding photographer inspired by the beauty of everyday life. I’m a Jesus lover, a traveller, and endlessly curious about the little joys that make life meaningful.
I’ve always been captivated by love in movies, the music, the art direction, the fashion, and the way every detail tells a story. That same fascination draws me to real-life love stories: the moments, choices, and details couples craft to make their wedding day uniquely theirs. My goal is to capture these narratives with care and artistry, creating images that feel cinematic, timeless, and authentic. Movies like Little Women, Father of the Bride, and The Parent Trap inspire me because they focus on joy and relationships.
Some of my favorite things include: hosting, decorating, picnics, game nights, and other moments that celebrate connection and create lasting memories. Because relationships mean the world to me, I focus on capturing not just the couple, but also the meaningful connections surrounding them, and the unplanned, fleeting moments that make each wedding day truly unforgettable.
Every detail, every glance, every laugh is a chance to tell your story, beautifully, authentically, and in a way that will be cherished for generations.
Review
“Christa was absolutely incredible to work with! We first got to know her during our engagement shoot, and those photos came out amazing. She made both my husband, Will, and I feel so comfortable and the whole session felt natural, fun, and never awkward. We immediately knew we were in the best hands.
On our wedding day, she completely exceeded every expectation. It was very windy (30+ mph winds!) and she didn’t miss a beat -she embraced the weather, shifted locations as needed, and somehow made the wind work in our favor. Throughout the day, Christa blended in seamlessly and captured every moment, from the candid shots of friends and family during cocktail hour to the little in-between moments we didn’t even realize were happening.
Christa is also extremely collaborative. She took the time to ask my florist if there were specific arrangements or floral pieces she wanted documented - something not many photographers would do. Her assistant, Sierra, was also wonderful and just as attentive.
Our gallery is beyond anything I could have hoped for. Christa truly captured the details and the emotion of the day. You can see her passion and talent in every photo. I can’t stop going through them and reliving the best day of our lives. I am so grateful she was the one to document it all! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who is talented, thoughtful, creative, and so easy to work with.”
— Gwen & Will Whetzel
