Shuwei and Yeonkyo flew half way around the world for a California adventure. While driving down the coast they stopped off in Monterey then Half Moon Bay on their way up north to Napa. It was my first session of 2017 and also the first day of the year. The sun was out and a…
Jessica and Russel were married at San Francisco City Hall. It was a beautiful day and raining softly. City Hall was unusually empty that day, so every footstep echoed through the grand halls. After a photo tour around the building, they had the short ceremony on the upper rotunda. I’m so glad to have been…
Sam and Manuel were married in Kauai. They met while backpacking in Africa and decided to elope while on the road again. Hippies at heart, we all immediately connected on a fundamental level. Their love of nature and the natural beauty around us was so inspiring and energizing. We met for some photos with their…
Rita and Mark were married in downtown Livermore. It was a rainy day in October. Their intimate ceremony was held under the gazebo at Carnegie Park, which is also home to a historic museum and art gallery. There was just enough room on the landing for everyone to huddle together and escape the downpour that…
Christina and Steve were married at the beautiful Maverick’s Event Center in Half Moon Bay. Though it was summertime, a thick marine layer hovered overhead the entire day. Seals swam lazily in the harbor waters below us. A light breeze carried the scent of eucalyptus trees and sea salt around us. Guests warmed up by…
Eli secretly planned to propose to Rikki at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur. On a warm summer day at sunset Eli dropped to one knee. There was a light breeze coming off the ocean. The sun made gorgeous orange colors as it dropped below the horizon. As day turned to night, some clouds rolled…