Many clients see my posed shots and ask me about my approach to weddings. Is it more hands-on and posed? Or do I also do candids, aka wedding photojournalism? The honest answer here, in my opinion, is that weddings demand a professional photographer to master both approaches. When working with family groups, setting up my…
An intimate SF City Hall wedding is a good option for many couples. San Francisco City Hall is a grand building, and an administrative hub, which by day can be full of lawyers, judges, tourists, and of course, many wedding couples and their entourages. Despite this, my clients frequently ask me how it is that…
Wedding season has been pretty intense lately, with lots of back to back shoots that have taken me all around the Bay Area and the wine country. San Francisco skies tend to be either grey (most of the time) or a clear blue (every once in a while). The lack of clouds usually makes for…
Campovida Wedding Photography There’s something unforgettable about Campovida wedding photography. Campovida’s Estate Winery and Farm, is one of the most iconic wedding locations in the wine country. Weddings are all about transitions. First, the cozy farmhouse for the Corinne and her ladies to get ready. Then, a big, open courtyard where we staged the first…
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Clift Hotel Wedding Photography I’ve long admired the Clift Hotel as one of the most intriguing and stylish spots in San Francisco. It has an awesome lobby, with lots of quirky art, cool lamps, interesting seating, and an inviting fireplace. Clift Hotel wedding photography takes advantage of all the quirky decor the hotel has to offer.…
Recently I documented Stella and Ilya’s gorgeous wedding at the chic Clift Hotel. Given total access to the hotel property, I knew exactly where I was headed with these two. The Clift Hotel Bar is one of the most unique and beautiful in San Francisco, and of course a perfect setting for a portrait with…
Yesterday was a scorcher. Driving up to Brutocao Contento Vineyards, I saw 108 degrees on my dashboard! But, we survived the 100+ degree weather. After the excitement of the ceremony, and before the revelry of the evening, I shared this moment of calm with Brooke + David. More to come from this amazing day!