Portrait Location: Mount Tamalpais State Park
Portrait Location: Lake Merritt & Redwood Regional Park
As a professional photographer, I'm always challenging myself and growing creatively. Who I am today feels light years away from who I was when I was starting out. After a decade (?!) of shooting, I've learned to focus on my strengths and am inspired by the natural world and the genuine connections I make with my couples. At the start of this year, I knew that I wanted a website that authentically represents who I am, not just as a wedding photographer but an outdoor lifestyle photographer. With the help of Flight Design Co. I'm so happy to finally have a place where my work can live honestly, simply and elegantly.
Meena and Nik's Mount Tamalpais engagement session is the perfect representation of the melding of my two photography loves and truly captures what I love most about photographing couples in the great outdoors. Mount Tamalpais is one of my favorite places to explore and photograph as it offers beautiful forests, rolling green hills and gorgeous ocean all within a short drive from the city.
Floral Design: Gorgeous and Green // Hair & Make-Up: Julie Dy // Dress: Ulla Johnson
Here's to International Women's Day and recognizing all the phenomenal women who work tirelessly everyday like San Francisco County Board Supervisor, London Breed. And your support doesn't have to end after today! On March 18-19, I'm cohosting our first Bay Area Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign photo pop. To participate, go to our event page for more information and to get your own Maya Angelou-inspired t-shirt while supporting seven fearless organizations fighting for women’s rights. Once you purchase a shirt, you can sign up to get your photo taken at two bad ass women owned businesses: Seldom Seen in San Francisco or The Compact Clubhouse in Oakland. We hope to see you there!
San Francisco County Board of Supervisor, London Breed
Ceremony Location: San Francisco City Hall
Reception Location: Regalito Rosticeria
Florals: Farmgirl Flowers
Severin and Robert are an adventurous couple who absolutely love traveling the world from India to Bali, Australia and beyond. When it was time to plan their wedding, they knew they wanted to keep it small and do something out of the ordinary. With family living all over the country, they chose give their families a once in a lifetime vacation by having their wedding in Kauai. The plan was for a small Catholic ceremony and a simple dinner at a nice restaurant but had big plans for the rest of the day: portraits on the 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.
Ceremony Venue: Saint Sylvester's // Portrait Location: Kalalau Trail // Reception Location: Westin Princeville // Floral Design: Mr. Flowers // Hair & Make-Up: Mia Moriguchi // Severin's Gown: Love Couture Bridal // Robert's Suit: Saks Fifth Avenue // Rings: Anna Sheffield
Portrait Location: San Francisco City Hall
Venue: The Gardens at Heather Farms // Florals: DIY // Catering: Wilma Lott Catering // Dessert: Angel Cakes // Hair and Make-Up Artist: Ellyse Magsino // Wedding Dress: David's Bridal // Wedding Shoes: Kate Spade // Groom's Suit: Men's Wearhouse // Wedding Bands: E-Wedding Bands & Louisa Gallery // Officiant: Allison Hurzwitz // DJ: All Ears DJ
Portrait Locations: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk & Davenport Landing
Hotel: Hotel Vitale // Event Venue: USS Potomac // Florals: Erica Rose Design // Catering: Swanky Catering & Events // Music: North Beach Brass Band // Hair & Make-Up: Racine Christensen // Nicole's Dress: Dolce Gabbana // Nicole's Coat: Richard Tyler // Santiago's Suit: Hugo Boss // Wedding Bands: Cartier & Blue Nile
Portrait Location: Stow Lake & Baker Beach
Nhi and Michael love visiting Lake Tahoe, especially in the winter. While a snowy wedding was out of the picture, they chose to get married at the Gatekeeper's Museum on the shores of the lake. Their outdoor wedding, which included their beloved shiba inu Rocky, was a casual picnic affair with lots DIY touches from the felt dog boutonnieres Nhi made of her friend's dogs to the bouquets and table decorations. The couple also made sure that the reception was kid friendly and packed with lots of activities (this way the parents could also enjoy themselves!) At sunset, we ducked away from the crowds for some portraits on the lake before heading back for the ultimate dance party under the stars.
Hotel: Northstar Lodge // Wedding Venue: Gatekeeper's Museum // Event Coordinator: Larissa of Tahoe Bride/EventMasters // Florals & Boutonnières: DIY by the bride // Catering: D'Lish // Cake: Sugar Pine Cakery // DJ: DJ Flip of Verducci Productions // Facepainting & Balloons: Giggle and Grin // Photobooth: Clementine Photo Booths
