After a civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, and a colorful wedding in India, Beth and Udai were finally able to bring their families together for a California wedding celebration at the Berkeley City Club. Designed by architect Julia Morgan and built in 1929, this Moorish- and Gothic-style venue was the perfect match for…
I can’t say enough about the elegance, beauty, and tradition that defined this wedding. The setting, Seascape Resort in Santa Cruz, was warm, serene and perfect. The guests were joyous, the food was delicious, and the energy of the wedding party was unmatched. Then, of course, there was the spectacle of the dragon and the…
I spent a beautiful afternoon at San Francisco City Hall with Kristen, Derk and their families. Inside, we explored light, texture, and all of the different tableaus that City Hall offers up on a busy weekday. When we stepped outside to play in front of the building, it was obvious that autumn was upon us.…
Recently I was back at the Mountain Winery in the Saratoga hills to photograph this intimate wedding. It was an incredibly warm affair, with some gorgeous artistic touches. There was the beautiful music of Dancing on Strings trio; the spicy, unexpected flower arrangements of Ingela Floral Design; and splash of color that was the wedding…
Until almost the very last minute, bride, groom, guests and even the filmmaker trembled under the threat of rain. And then, suddenly, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, and the day was perfect. With the sun fully shining down upon this beautiful wedding, Biz and Chris tied the knot at the spectacular deLorimier Winery.…
Eric & Hannah picked Labor Day weekend to tie the knot in the wine country, and it was absolutely perfect. After the wedding party got ready, we went to drink some wine and take fun pictures at Gundlach Bundschu Winery, where the couple got engaged. Afterwards, the beautiful ceremony was held at St. Andrew’s Church,…
On a summer day, it’s always refreshing to drive from the heat of the South Bay into the cool San Francisco air. But warm, beautiful Saratoga evenings are hard to beat. I spent such an evening at Janet and Tyler’s wedding at The Mountain Winery, an expansive property that overlooks a huge part of the…
Of all the delightful places in San Francisco, The Presidio is one of the most diverse locations. It offers views of the bay, hidden forest trails, the brick and wood and cannons of the old military base, and easy access to Crissy Field and the foot of the Golden Gate bridge. So it’s no surprise…
Even though it’s stunning inside, it’s quite fun to play in the environment outside City Hall – just like we did with Emily and Jeff on this mostly cloudy SF day. They were a glowing couple and it was quite clear that they were madly in love. Quite appropriately, we emerged from City Hall to…