Fits and Stops Photography

Fits and Stops Photography Striking photography + videography for hopeless romantics. Weddings • Engagements • Portraits I’m P.J. Which begat a photography blog. Crikey!

Oswald, and I’m a wedding photographer because of the joy I get out of documenting the advance of love. But hey, I also love capturing engagement photography and family photography as well. Buying our family’s first camera sparked my love of photography. Which transformed into a full-service photography business. My adventures in photography have led me to Indian weddings, to landscapes in the Scottish highlands, to high desert mountain biking trails of Utah, to government offices, and into the urban heart of Sacramento. Who would have expected this? I bring a homegrown eye for crystal clear photography with technical shooting and post-production know-how. I design some truly beautiful albums to remember life’s greatest milestones and people. And I've rounded up second photographers and videographers to bring a complete storytelling team to your wedding. We deliver the care and service you’d expect from old friends. Give me a call at 916.281.9616 and let’s plan out your session or event!

Samantha and Chris did it their way.The venue? Located at dear friend's private estateThe drinks? Served up by Chris' fr...
09/16/2026

Samantha and Chris did it their way.

The venue? Located at dear friend's private estate
The drinks? Served up by Chris' friend and neighbor
The napkins? Made with love by Sam's sewing circle
The playlist? Stacked with bangers by the couple
The ch*****ne? Poured (and sniffed) by the bridesmaids
The ceremony? Officiated by Chris' own father
The dragster? Yes. A thundering dragster

So let me offer up a fire-breathing and hand-stitched congratulations to Sacramento's latest happy couple. May married life bring more joy to you and yours than you ever imagined.

Here are a few glimpses into their wedding day...

Stellar service provided by:
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Catering: K'Memo Taco Bar
Hairstylist: Beauty By Kayshia
Bakery: Nay's Cakes
Rentals: Folsom Party Rentals
Photography: Fits and Stops Photography

09/14/2026

Not so long ago, Erin and Les took their wedding guests high above the rest of Sacramento for a celebration they'd not soon forget.

Think shindig-meets-soiree-meets-fiesta-meets-concert.

And especially that "concert" part, where Les surprised Erin by belting out a ballad for his new bride.

Thanks to these two for making life that much richer for the rest of us!

Stellar service provided by:
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Venue/catering: The Citizen Hotel, Autograph Collection
Makeup/Hair: REDD Esthetics
DJ:
Live Music: Michael
Photography: Fits and Stops Photography
Videography: Fits and Stops Photography

Never underestimate the power of a great hat and a perfect sunset and a stellar location and a charming couple and a sty...
09/11/2026

Never underestimate the power of a great hat and a perfect sunset and a stellar location and a charming couple and a stylish manicure and a lengthy beard and a "yes to everything" attitude and . . .
. . That turned into another one of my run-on sentences, didn't it?

The point is that your engagement photos will absolutely sing when you choose to put what's unique about your relationship on full display.

Don't hold back.

Photographing their engagement session? Delightful.Photographing their Covid wedding? Surprising.Photographing their wed...
09/04/2026

Photographing their engagement session?
Delightful.

Photographing their Covid wedding? Surprising.

Photographing their wedding v2.0?
Oh, so rewarding.

Photographing their first family photo session?
Unforgettable.

Pinch me.

Believe it or not, there are some wedding days where you won't find me covered in cameras.At this glorious spring weddin...
09/03/2026

Believe it or not, there are some wedding days where you won't find me covered in cameras.

At this glorious spring wedding for my friends Makiyah and Arkadiy, I played officiant rather than photographer. Though I've probably officiated 10 weddings now, every single time it is downright humbling to share about the ridiculous love of God, and how a marriage can thrive when lived his way.

So there in front of the pond at , my friends pledged their very lives to each other. Wow.

It's the most challenging promise to keep, and the most singular love you can offer. It's reserving the best of yourself for the one you marry.

You enter together into marriage with great intentions, deep emotion . . . and plenty of naivete. I mean, how can you possibly predict the dizzying heights and terrible lows you'll face together over the years? How can you really offer an entire lifetime of friendship, loyalty, support, and romance to someone?

I married the most incredible woman in any time zone and still I struggle to answer these questions.

But I've got to believe that putting the needs of the one you marry above your own is the recipe for a marriage that endures and delights.

An impossible task? Maybe.

But what's impossible with us is possible with God.

So as I trade my suit and tie for cameras at your wedding, know that I'm cheering you on as you start something amazing.

📷: Renee Smith Photography

Summertime engagement session with Katelyn and DiegoAnd the livin's easy.
08/24/2026

Summertime engagement session with Katelyn and Diego

And the livin's easy.

"It’s not the flowers, it’s the weeding in the mud with you.It’s not the ch*****ne, it’s the cuppa in the favourite mug ...
08/14/2026

"It’s not the flowers, it’s the weeding in the mud with you.
It’s not the ch*****ne, it’s the cuppa in the favourite mug you use.
It’s not the dreaming, it’s the waking up with you,
I want to be here long enough to gather dust with you.

It’s the small amounts that mounds and mounds like mountains,
The steady thud of my heart, always for you.
It’s the ordinary magic, the quiet certainty,
That in every breath, I’m still yours.

We’ve built this love not in the spark of first meeting,
But in the lifetime woven around it.
It’s the comfort of shared silence,
The laughter that spills over the table,
The way you know me before I speak.

And when the years have passed,
When the world has changed its shape,
I’ll still be here,
Gathering dust beside you,
Forever yours."

"Dust", By Harry Baker

Congratulations to you, Dalyn and Nick, on a grand day in the Tahoe National Forest. The sights, sounds, and feelings were all amazing--and I pray that is true of all the years ahead of you.

Stellar Service Provided By:
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Venue: Harmony Ridge Lodge
Catering: World Fare
Music: Broken Compass Bluegrass
Photography: Fits and Stops Photography

Putting up with me means swapping stories.I want to hear who you are, what makes you tick, where you've been, and how yo...
08/11/2026

Putting up with me means swapping stories.

I want to hear who you are, what makes you tick, where you've been, and how you make it happen.

I'm the guy at the party who'll get lost in conversation with just one or two people. I'm not a fan of small talk--just give me your life story, you know. (Forgive me!)

So consider these images the latest part of my story, during my family's recent travels to Spain.

My wife fell in love with Spain years ago and has been trying to get us all across the Atlantic to soak it up ourselves. To her delight, Tenerife and Madrid hosted my extended family this summer, offering up both island surf and mainland turf to savor. It all made for late nights, lengthy dinners, and sunshine that wouldn't quit.

So now I'll never forget:

-Paella plates larger than any pizza
-Sending a little Audi A3 up skinny switchbacks
-That happening pier at Los Abrigos
-Dusting off my Spanish with patient strangers
-Sixth-floor and high mountain views
-The angst and mood of live Flamenco
-Slurping up chocolate long after the churros were gone

¡Hasta la próxima en este fantástico rincón del mundo!

This wedding was brought to you by Wolfe Heights Estates & Winery, parasols and fans, a foot washing ceremony, Porsche, ...
08/07/2026

This wedding was brought to you by Wolfe Heights Estates & Winery, parasols and fans, a foot washing ceremony, Porsche, The Sound of Music, soaring summer temperatures, a song written and performed by the bride, cake pops, and obviously, hearts beating out of their chests.

Okay, none of those things officially sponsored the wedding—but they made it unforgettable.

Emily and Tyler, you've had a beautiful (and theatrical) start to your relationship. And now you're making it a lifetime thing with the vows you offered to each other and to God.

May God bless all the years ahead of you!

Just a few sneak peeks, with video from our team to come soon . . .

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