Jamie and Sinclair: Engagement Session
When Jamie and I discussed the locations for our shot, she wanted something that was iconic San Francisco but also wasn’t your typical tourist hotspot. We decided to incorporate the Golden Gate Bridge into our shoot without it being the dominant component and found the Marin Headlands to be the perfect location for that. The camera naturally loves these two with their big smiles and the fun attitude captured shot after shot.
Steph and Garry: Engagement Session
Steph and Garry chose two locations that had meaning to them. Garry’s old stomping grounds, the Mission District, with its vibrant murals and culture and Land’s End, where they return to several times a year. I brought a blanket along to brave the San Francisco cold, especially over at Land’s End, but to our luck, the wind was mostly absent. Bonus part of the shoot: grabbing some mid-shoot tacos in the Mission.
Alexis and Emilio: Engagement Session
It is always nice when you are introduced to a cool new location to shoot and that’s what happened when Alexis and Emilio proposed the Adventure Playground over in the East Bay for their engagement session. Before the shoot, they said it was a cool little playground that was actually built by children with real hammers and nails. Not your typical plastic schoolyard jungle gym, but one actually made from real wood, imperfect and as creative as a child’s imagination. It was too bad we only had a few moments... Read The Rest →
Ann and Jason: Wedding Portraits
Ann and Jason wanted to mingle with the guests and actually try some of the hors-d’oeuvres and specialty drinks they chose for the cocktail hour, so we shot their portrait sessions before the ceremony, leaving them plenty of time after the ceremony to relax before the dinner. The property around the Sembler Residence at Saddlerock Ranch was simply amazing. They have domestic and exotic animals, a giant frame literally framing the Malibu vista, a random rustic standalone door along the side of the road and a complete vineyard. We hardly... Read The Rest →
Ann and Jason: Saddlerock Ranch Wedding
Ann and Jason celebrated their Saddlerock Ranch wedding in full on style with a perfect blend of professional and DIY decor. Everything from the DJ, florist, and caterer was spot on. The day started off with the girls getting ready in their bridal suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village in their oriental robes. The boys meanwhile put on their finishing touches on-site at the ranch. The massive property was a dream to shoot with everything from a zebras and camels to a giant frame overlooking the Malibu mountains.... Read The Rest →
Stacy and Tushar: Engagement Session
I loved my session with Stacy and Tushar. Not only were they completely in love, but after a few minutes at each location, the session was all about them. I was free to just capture the moment and and their personalities. Updated 8/2/2011: Stacy and Tushar are now married. You can view their wedding portraits and wedding photos.
