Christmas is happening. Right. Now. Presents are probably being delivered in all US timezones. And somewhere, Erika and Amando are celebrating this first Christmas as husband and wife. The journey to the wedding of “AmErika”, as they refer to themselves, was truly a journey. After spending much time apart due to work, these two shed…
The gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello has a popular song which asks: “Have you ever been to American wedding?” The song goes on to imply that ‘American weddings’ are polite and orderly, and don’t turn into insane parties. Since the lead singer is from the Ukraine, his point of reference, I assume, is the raging…
I took the road back to Hans Fahden Vineyards one last time this year to document the wedding of Alex and Scott. It was a, simply put, a day of celebration and beauty. The foliage was turning, and the late afternoon October sun cast a warm glow over the guests. Scott was ebullient, and Alex…
Happy Thanksgiving! As we all prepare to indulge, and to reflect on what we are thankful for, I am excited to share the wedding of my dear friends Igor and Yuliya. To use the classic opening line of most wedding toasts, I have known Igor for over 20 years. We’ve traveled through this American life…
I’ve often thought about what a privilege it is to be a guest at a wedding. After all, your primary responsibility is to have as much fun as possible! Well, on a fall day in the wine country, I found myself, camera in hand, and yet feeling like a welcome guest at Jen and Chris’s…
Breathe in. Ahhhhhhhh, October. The fog disappears, the sun confidently emerges, the coast comes alive, and Northern California wedding season really gets into gear. What a joy it was to kick off the month by documenting the sun-drenched wedding of Ani and Val in Carmel. They picked Carmel Mission Inn to host their celebration, but…
Gilbert and Rudy chose Marriott Union Square for their wedding because it was a venue perfectly suited to their style. These guys were all about urban sophistication, and they certainly got it, with magnificent city views, and easy access to the Embarcadero and SoMa for a fun urban wedding photography itinerary. But more than that…
September was a great month. I did a lot of traveling and soaked up sunshine wherever I could find it, returning to SF to enjoy the days of Indian Summer. Another highlight from last month was a visit to Hans Fahden. This warm, intimate winery always evokes a fun, casual atmosphere among the guests, but…
This wedding season has brought many beautiful, diverse, and even distant weddings to my studio. In July, I was invited to document a wedding aboard a cruise to Mexico, and just recently, I returned from filming a destination wedding in the Outer Banks, North Carolina. And a few weeks ago, I took a road trip…