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Mira Vista Wedding | Kristen + Sean | San Francisco Wedding Photography

March 3, 2010 – 1:25 am

I’m so excited to share the images from Kristen & Sean’s beautiful wedding at Mira Vista Golf & Country Club!

Here are some favorites from the day!
Mira Vista Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

I love these fun shots Gustavo captured of the guys at Mira Vista!

This may be one of my most favorite ceremony shots of all time. I think it’s because of the peaceful smile Kristen has at this moment - so beautiful.
Mira Vista Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

I grin from ear to ear when I look at this image. So sweet.

The Mira Vista was such a warm, romantic, yet elegant location for the wedding. I think these two images show it off beautifully.

To see more images of the day, check out their slideshow. Kristen & Sean, thank you so much for inviting us to capture your beautiful wedding day!

Kristen & Sean selected so many wonderful vendors to create their beautiful wedding. It was an honor to be a part of such a stellar team! This was the first time I have worked with Elisheva Basseri of A Bride’s Best Friend, and I just loved her calm, reassuring and graceful presence. The visual elements of the day were just beautiful - everyone did such a fantastic job!

Wedding Planner: Elisheva Basseri, A Bride’s Best Friend
Venue: Mira Vista Golf & Country Club, Tracy Goodwin
Floral Design: Anne Mendenhall Flowers
Lighting: Enhanced Lighting & Sound
Linens: Classic Party Rentals
Cake: Shannie’s Cakes
Makeup: Bella Rouge Make-up
Hair: Christina Hair Artistry
DJ: Denon & Doyle
Officiant: Reverend Ed Holt, A Wedding Ministry

Special thanks to Gustavo Fernandez & Beth Barton for their help capturing the day!

For more information about wedding or lifestyle portrait photography in the San Francisco Bay Area, album design or other fun photography tips, feel free to reach out by email: lori@loriphoto.com or via the contact link on my website.

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Mira Vista Wedding | Kristen + Sean {sneak peek} | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

February 24, 2010 – 2:00 pm

We’re in the midst of editing all the lovely images from Kristen & Sean’s wedding at the beautiful Mira Vista Golf & Country Club, and I just had to share!

After weeks of rain before & then after, Kristen & Sean were blessed with what had to be the prettiest day in February! Here’s a quick sneak peek!

Mira Vista Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer | Lori Paladino Photography

Check back for more images soon!

By admin | Posted in san francisco weddings, weddings | Tagged Mira Vista Wedding Photography, wedding photography | 2 comments |

Napa Newborn Photography | Hello Nico! | San Francisco Baby Photographer

February 24, 2010 – 1:16 am

So much fun to shoot in my new home town!

I’ve been photographing babies all over the Bay Area since 2002, but mostly in San Francisco, the East Bay and of course, down the Peninsula. Which was where we called home until this past summer, when we moved to beautiful Napa!

To be honest, we were SO busy this past summer & fall, just keeping up with the beautiful weddings and returning family sessions, that I resisted any urge to build a new client base in Napa. Things have finally calmed down now, and I was just so excited to meet Jen & little Nico for a lovely local shoot! And the 7 minute commute to and from their session… well, let’s just say it was quite blissful! I’m thinking I could get used to that!

Here are a few quick faves from the session. For more from the session, view their slideshow!

First a few beautiful, classic images. Although not used for the whole session, and definitely not past the 1st birthday, I find the classic black background still offers a beautiful canvas to capture the gorgeous skin and teeny shape of infants.

Napa Newborn Photography | San Francisco Baby Photographer

I love capturing shots with mom and knowing that years from now, she’ll marvel at this perspective of her baby, so small and tiny in her arms. And have you ever seen a more perfectly shaped little baby head? So sweet!
Napa Newborn Photography | San Francisco Baby Photographer

Then a few faves bathed in natural window light. I love the way Nico’s bottom lip made a perfect little bow as he drifted off to sleep.
Napa Newborn Photography | San Francisco Baby Photographer

Being a beautiful baby, is definitely hard work - we tuckered little Nico out!
Napa Newborn Photography | San Francisco Baby Photographer

Thank you Jen for inviting me to capture this sweet time with your little guy!

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Headlands Center for the Arts Wedding Photography | R + R | Wedding Album Design

December 31, 2009 – 2:47 am

When Rachel & Randy got married at the Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito last year, I remember how excited I was to immediately get to work on editing their images. I couldn’t wait to peek through them all, and I’ve been dying to put together an album of the day. And now here it is!

There were so many inspiring moments throughout the day. Not to mention a deer gracing our path as we took Rachel & Randy out for a few quick magic hour shots! The love these two have for one another, the setting at the Headlands Center for the Arts, the fun that surrounded them with their friends and family… it was really quite magical.

Here is the 12×12 album designed to highlight just a few of the beautiful moments of the day, just hit the play button to view:

The gorgeous floral design at this wedding was created by Loop. And the catering provided by Katie Powers Catering was seriously wonderful! I think of myself as quite a foodie, but the quality of the vendor meal at a wedding I’m shooting is definitely the last thing on my mind. It’s a highly-focused day, and we just need a bit of protein and lots of water to recharge and get back to capturing gorgeous images. But every once in awhile, we are treated to the incredible talent and artistry of our peers. This was one of those days - a full plate in every sensory department!

For more information about wedding & lifestyle portrait photography in the San Francisco Bay Area, album design or other fun photography tips, feel free to reach out by email: lori@loriphoto.com or via the contact link on my website.

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By admin | Posted in album designs, san francisco weddings, weddings | Tagged Artistic, Fine Art, Headlands Center for the Arts Wedding Photography, Rustic, san francisco, Vintage, Wedding Album Design, Wedding Photographer, wedding photography | 2 comments |

San Francisco Maternity Photography | More Jules, Francesca & Tim | Maternity Portraits

December 22, 2009 – 12:40 pm

I had to post one of my very favorites from this session over the weekend, but here are some more from a wonderful maternity portrait session with Francesca, Tim & big brother Jules!

Wow - I love, love, love photographing these guys! I had the pleasure of photographing Francesca & Tim the day before Jules was born, then paid them a visit in the hospital on day 2 to capture some newborn pictures! Since then, I’ve gotten to capture Jules six month pictures, a fun 2 year old mini-session, an extended family session with Francesca’s parents and siblings, and now their #2! It’s an incredible feeling to be invited to continue to capture families as they grow. I feel so, so honored.

So enough of my gushing - on with the show! Here are just a few favorites from the session, for more view their slideshow!
San Francisco Maternity Photography | More Jules, Francesca & Tim | San Francisco Maternity Portraits

Thank you Francesca, Tim & Jules for inviting me to capture this special time in your family. I can’t wait to meet little sister!!!

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By admin | Posted in maternity | Tagged Bay Area, Family Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Maternity Photography, Maternity Portraits, Portrait Photographer, san francisco | no comments |

San Francisco Maternity Photography | Little Sister | San Francisco Maternity Portraits

December 19, 2009 – 7:09 pm

This image is one of my favorites of the year…

San Francisco Maternity Photography | San Francisco Maternity Portraits

… I know I’m probably not supposed to say that, it’s kind of like a parent saying they have a favorite child. And when I really think about it, I do have lots of favorite images from the past year. But I love how this image makes me feel the connection of life and love and siblings and family and the sheer enormity and tenderness of it all. I love how photography can create that kind of powerfully moving moment.

More soon from the rest of this session, but I had to post this one image for now!

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Napa Valley Family Photography | Baskerville Family | Napa Lifestyle Photographer

December 13, 2009 – 12:24 am

I love when I’m editing images and suddenly can’t help but laugh out loud. I love that when I’m spending time with families, they begin to relax and just enjoy being together. This was one of those perfect silly moments, and I felt very lucky to be able to capture it!

Napa Valley Family Photography | Napa, Sonoma Lifestyle Photographer

There are so many pics from this lovely session to share, as it was the full family affair: grandparents, two twin brothers, their beautiful wives and gorgeous kiddos. We shot at two beautiful wineries in the Napa Valley, Nickel & Nickel and Peju. I was blown away by the photo opportunities & can’t wait to shoot there again!

Here are a few faves from the session, or check out their slideshow:
Napa Valley Family Photography | Napa, Sonoma Lifestyle Photographer

Thank you Baskerville Family for trusting me to capture such important family memories! So great to meet you all!

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Palo Alto Family Portrait Photography | Gibbs Family | San Francisco Lifestyle Photographer

December 6, 2009 – 5:08 pm

I can’t believe how quickly time is flying by! I remember my first session with the Gibbs, when Henry was just over a year old. Now 3 years and 4 more sessions later, I can’t believe how much Henry & Grant have grown! Just look at this beautiful family and their sweet (and energetic!) boys!

View their slideshow here!

Quick faves:
Palo Alto Family Portrait Photography | San Francisco Lifestyle Photographer

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Olympic Club Wedding Photography | Katie + John | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

November 28, 2009 – 3:55 am

Seriously, sometimes I can’t really believe how lucky I am. I have an amazing job. And the very best clients. Each year, as the last wedding of the season approaches, I’m a bit sad to see the season end, and at the same time excited for the families I shoot every holiday season, and the next upcoming season of weddings and babies. But seriously, who doesn’t like to go out with a bang? And Katie & John’s wedding was a perfect ending to a really beautiful and blessed wedding season!

It was a perfect San Francisco fall day — that “just right” temperature, clear skies and beautiful fall colors highlighted in the foliage. You honestly couldn’t have ordered a better day. And since Katie had a lot of family making the trek from the East Coast (including the pastor Katie grew up with who flew all the way out from Baltimore to officiate Katie & John’s wedding), that perfect weather felt just like a gift.

I love the warm, rich & vibrant color that Katie brought into the wedding decor, from the invitations to the beautiful bridesmaid’s dresses to the gorgeous floral design by John James. In fact, Katie & John’s wedding was a testament to great wedding vendors all around. Check out the list of wonderful resources at the end of this post.

Here are just a few favorites from the day. To see more images, view their slideshow.

Olympic Club Wedding Photography | Katie + John | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Thank you so much Katie & John for being so in love & so much fun to work with, and for helping me end the season with a huge smile on my face!

A special thanks to Gustavo & Beth for helping out and lending their tremendous talent to the day! As promised, I’ve listed some of the other wonderful vendors who contributed to the elegance and fun of the day.

Ceremony Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church, contact: Betty Matarangas
Reception Location: Olympic Club, contact: Vicki Tom
DJ: David Carvalho
Florist: John James
Hair/Make-up: Erica Carr

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Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | Kelly + Brandon

November 21, 2009 – 2:35 am

Kelly & Brandon wedding at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo was gorgeous, lush with color and full of love and commitment. It was such an honor to capture their beautiful day. Here are some quick favorites from the day, or feel free to view their slideshow for more!

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer