Who knew sandstorms could have the softest and prettiest light? Wishing you a dreamy, cozy holiday from Death Valley! ✨
Community Focused Trocadero Clubhouse Stern Grove Wedding » San Francisco /
When Rosa and Liberty toured San Francisco's Trocadero Clubhouse in Stern Grove, they knew it would be the perfect venue for their intimate 80 person wedding. With family in both Chicago and Los Angeles, they wanted a place that would showcase Northern California. Stern Grove's redwood and eucalyptus grove provided the perfect backdrop for their outdoor ceremony, officiated by a close friend of the couple. The celebration moved indoors to the clubhouse where Rosa's floral designs brightened the space and Native Catering kept everyone well fed with delicious barbecue. The party wrapped up with coffee and donuts from Oakland's Donut Savant and a dance party that continued into the evening.
Wedding Venue: Trocadero Clubhouse at Stern Grove // Floral Design: Rodan Studio // Liberty's Dress: Reformation // Rosa's Dress: BHLDN // Hair & Make-Up: Caitlin Collentine // Rentals: Abbey Party Rents // Catering: Native Catering // Dessert: Donut Savant // Cake: Noe Valley Bakery // Photobooth: MagBooth
Diablo Ranch Wedding » Walnut Creek /
Wedding Venue: Diablo Ranch // Florals: DIY by Marissa // Caterer: Chef Pete Coleman // Rentals: C&M Party // Hair & Makeup: Bloom and Blush // Invitation Designer: Oak & Orchid // Wedding Dress: Katie May from And Something Blue // Marrisa's Shoes: Steve Madden // Wedding Suit: J. Crew & Nordstrom // Evan's Shoes: Timberland // Groomsmen Pampering: People's Barber Oakland
Sunset Middle Harbor Shoreline Park Engagement Session » Oakland, California /
Portrait Location: Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
SEVERIN & ROBERT Wedding Hike on Kauai's Na Pali Coast /
When Severin and Robert asked if I'd be up for hiking the Kalalau Trail along Kauai's Na Pali Coast as part of their wedding day, I immediately replied with an emphatic "YES!" Sure, it was a little wild and logistically ambitious but I was up for the challenge. For the past couple of years, I've wanted to combine my two photography loves: shooting weddings and gorgeous, epic landscapes and here was a chance to do both. The magic of Kauai's lush landscape pushed us along even as flash rainstorms showered down on us and slick muddy trails slowed our progress. Five hours of hiking later, we were sore and soggy but so happy. I couldn't have picked a more epic way to wrap up my wedding season. Thank you Severin and Robert for having me along and I am forever grateful. (See more from yesterday on my wedding Instagram feed!)
Autumn Faculty Club Wedding » Berkeley, California /
Ceremony & Reception Venue: The Faculty Club at UC Berkeley // Floral Design: Gorgeous & Green // Hair & Make-up: Viveur Salon // Catering: The Faculty Club // Desserts: Masse's Pastries // Lighting: DJ Jeremy Productions // DJ: DJ Jeremy Productions // Print Design: Matthew Hettler // Photobooth: Action Flipbooks
San Francisco City Hall Elopement » San Francisco, California /
Ceremony Venue: San Francisco City Hall
RENEE & TIM » Facebook Campus Engagement Session /
One of my favorite engagement shoots from this past year is featured on Wedding Lovely this week! Check it out!
North Beach, Baker Beach and Sutro Baths Engagement Session » San Francisco, California /
Portrait Locations: North Beach, Baker Beach & Sutro Baths
PRIIME COLLECTIONS » A beautiful and simple way to share my travels /
When I'm not photographing weddings, I'm spending my time traveling, hiking and exploring the great outdoors. Up until recently, my Instagram feed was where I collected and share these photos. I love using Instagram but when you have over 1000 images on a feed, it was difficult for me to point people to photos from a specific trip. This is where Priime Collections comes in! I've been using Priime for almost a year now and it's my go-to iPhone photography editing app. The filters and editing tools are easy to use and they really help enhance my landscape and nature photography. Today they've launched a new feature: Priime Collections, which offers a clean and simple way to share and display groups of photos. (Think of them as photography portfolios or albums.) I was invited to test out the beta last month absolutely loved it! Priime Collections also includes a Featured section so you can peruse through the work other photographers. My Mendocino collection (among a few others) are featured this week, but definitely check back often as they're constantly updating and showcasing new collections. In the mean time, feel free to poke around my Priime Collections page! (I definitely plan to use it to share future adventures!)
Studio 333 Wedding » Sausalito, California /
Hotel: Casa Madrona // Ceremony & Reception Venue: Studio 333 // Wedding Coordinator: Danielle of Kai Squared Events // Catering: Pegi Ball Catering Co. // DJ: Denon and Doyle
KRISSIA & BRYAN in San Francisco » City Hall Elopement /
Ceremony Venue: San Francisco City Hall