Michele and Alex's Engagement

I spent a gorgeous afternoon with Michele and Alex in Golden Gate Park last weekend for their engagement photographs. To see more, go to their slideshow. Can't wait for their wedding in July!

Veronica and Kevin's Wedding in San Francisco

What a perfect location for a wedding, The Argonaut Hotel at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. I can't say enough about the professionalism of the staff, their attention to detail and the five star cuisine-phenomenal. It makes sense that Veronica and Kevin chose this classy place to tie the knot and throw a great party for their friends and family-they are a class act themselves. Congratulations Veronica and Kevin, it was an honor to be your photographer!

Amy and Doug's Engagement Session

It was a beautiful Sunday in Santa Cruz for photography. I met Amy and Doug at Wilder Ranch where we walked to a secluded beach, then returned to the Wilder Family Farm for some photos. We finished our day at the Boardwalk, in perfect time for the late sunlight. Amy and Doug tie the knot in September in Napa.

Tina and Mike get married!

It was a little cloudy on Tina and Mike's wedding day, but that didn't stop anyone from having a wonderful time celebrating the marriage of two people who are so in love, and such great people individually. I was particularly moved during the dance between Tina and her Father, and Mike and his Mother. The kind of closeness they have is evident and rare, and brought tears to my eyes, which after nine years of photographing weddings, happens not too often. I felt honored to be their photographer.

Mike and Tina's Engagement Photo Session

Tina and Mike decided to have their engagement photographs taken in Golden Gate Park. We had a beautiful sunny afternoon, and lots of interesting places for photos. I have to give them credit for the best photograph that day, they noticed the light streaming through the trees at the top of a hill at the end of our time when we were finishing up. The image became the welcoming photo at their wedding. It's further evidence that it isn't me alone making the images, it's a collaboration. I couldn't do this work without the amazing couples I've met, I'm very lucky.

A day in the Bay

Our friends Natalie and Earl took us and our friends Angela and Brian on a boating adventure last weekend. They've been fixing up their boat and have plans to live on it one day. I learned many things that day, one of which is that Alameda has the 2nd most slips per capita in the world was it Natalie or just the states? -after Marina del Rey. (For those of you who imagine Alamedans having numerous undergarments like I did, FYI, a slip is a space for a boat to dock, a rental if you will.) Here are some photos from our day, we were shadowed by a Zeppelin in the sky all day, doing tours of the Bay Area. I liked our view much better-we got to see the seals.

Jessica and MacKenzie wed at Mountain Terrace, Woodside, CA

Finally Jessica and MacKenzie's wedding day came, I'd been looking forward to it all year. I knew when I met them that their wedding would be unique and full of personal artistic touches from Jessica. I was amazed at the beautiful bouquets that she designed herself, and all the details that made the day so memorable. Most of all, it was a relaxed and fun day, both for myself and their guests, who dined outside in the twilight at beautiful Mountain Terrace in Woodside. For a slideshow of highlights from their wedding, click here.