If you’re planning a wedding in San Francisco, you know how important it is to choose the perfect location to capture  your day. San Francisco City Hall, with its breathtaking architecture and stunning light, offers the ideal backdrop for couples looking to marry in a location filled with history, elegance, and beauty. For this particular […]

This San Francisco City Hall Elopement and a few celebratory toasts at Charmaine Rooftop Bar checked all the boxes. There is something truly special about an elopement ceremony ay San Francisco City Hall. With fewer distractions and a more intimate atmosphere, the focus remains solely on the couple and their love story. It allows for […]

After 12 beautiful years together, Claire and Cyrus finally celebrated their love surrounded by family and friends at the breathtaking Folktale Winery in Carmel Valley. This enchanting venue, known for its picturesque landscapes and exquisite wine, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day. Claire, a talented painter, infused her artistic spirit into the wedding, […]

Some couples want a big wedding, but more and more couples are having smaller, more intimate celebrations. Some of my favorite weddings were elopements and minimonies. If you’re considering a minimony wedding, look no further than Nestldown. This enchanting venue, nestled in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offers a breathtaking setting for couples […]

My goal for a family portrait session is for everyone to have fun and enjoy the process. However, parents are usually stressed; kids want to be free and let loose. It has been said that “kids and animals are the hardest to work with,” but I beg to differ.  This fun family session is a […]

“Late afternoon on the West Coast ends with the sky doing all its brilliant stuff.” – Joan Didion Recently, I had the opportunity to capture a magical engagement session in the breathtaking Marin Headlands.  The Headlands is short car ride over the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco and through a very long tunnel with […]

As I walked into the lush greenery of Hakone Gardens, my camera in hand, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe. The venue radiated a timeless beauty and its deep history. The tranquility seemed to perfectly embody the love and promises shared during a wedding ceremony. This beautiful Japanese garden was the perfect […]

I recently had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful wedding at Golden Gate Club at the Presidio. It was an incredibly fun and joyful celebration that perfectly captured the essence of love and commitment. Sean & Alexa shared a special connection that was truly palpable. From the tender moments during their exchange of vows to […]

Hacienda de las Flores is an enchanting Spanish-style estate in the East Bay that has always been a personal favorite of mine. Its stunning features make it truly stand out. The first thing that captures your attention is the intimate, mature garden setting. The upper lawn has a beautiful blue atlas, cedar trees, pines, willows, palms, […]

When Allison and Aaron contacted me about moving their wedding date, I thought it was Covid-related because that was the type of email I was getting back then. In actuality, the change was due to a 5000-miles-away relocation from California to Ireland – to a quaint little town named Cloughjordan, nestled in the countryside.  The Irish […]