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A beautiful photograph is like a key that unlocks a moment...

As wedding & portrait photographer, my focus is on capturing real moments and beautiful images that retell stories of love & life.

How it all began... It seems I have always had a camera in my hands, drawn from a very early age to the stories revealed in each photograph. My father dabbled in photography when my siblings and I were young, and shot some beautiful pictures of each of us. Thinking of these images, I realize that I no longer place a distinction between actual memory and my minds memorization of these photographs. And I don’t worry about it. Instead, I am so grateful for the window I have into my family and its history.

The moments I have spent drinking in photographs of my families and their histories are both windows and bridges connecting past to present. I treasure these gifts. And they inspire me. As a parent, I want to provide my own children with these gifts of memory and history. And as a photographer, it is my privilege and my pleasure to provide these same gifts to others.

It has been 7 years now that I have been photographing professionally in and around the San Francisco Bay Area, and I am so grateful to be able to both witness and capture the love and joy between couples and families.

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

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

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
San Francisco Maternity Photography | San Francisco Maternity Portraits
San Francisco Maternity Photography | San Francisco Maternity Portraits
San Francisco Maternity Photography | San Francisco Maternity Portraits
San Francisco Maternity Photography | San Francisco Maternity Portraits
San Francisco Maternity Photography | San Francisco Maternity Portraits
San Francisco Maternity Photography | San Francisco Maternity Portraits
San Francisco Maternity Photography | 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!!!

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

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!

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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Napa Valley Family Photography | Baskerville Family | Napa Lifestyle Photographer

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
Napa Valley Family Photography | Napa, Sonoma Lifestyle Photographer
Napa Valley Family Photography | Napa, Sonoma Lifestyle Photographer
Napa Valley Family Photography | Napa, Sonoma Lifestyle Photographer
Napa Valley Family Photography | Napa, Sonoma Lifestyle Photographer
Napa Valley Family Photography | Napa, Sonoma Lifestyle Photographer
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!

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

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

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

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
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Olympic Club Wedding Photography | 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

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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Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | Kelly + Brandon

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
Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer
Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Round Hill Country Club Wedding Photography | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Kelly & Brandon, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful, inspiring day.

Special thanks to Kirsty & Beth for contributing their wonderful talents to the day as well!

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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San Francisco Wedding Photography | Christina + Rick | Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Christina & Rick’s wedding in San Francisco was a testament to both beauty & elegance. I’ve included just a few favorites below, or watch their slideshow to see more!

San Francisco Wedding Photography | Bay Area & Napa Wedding Photographer
San Francisco Wedding Photography | Bay Area & Napa Wedding Photographer
San Francisco Wedding Photography | Bay Area & Napa Wedding Photographer
San Francisco Wedding Photography | Bay Area & Napa Wedding Photographer
San Francisco Wedding Photography | Bay Area & Napa Wedding Photographer
San Francisco Wedding Photography | Bay Area & Napa Wedding Photographer

Thank you Christina & Rick for inviting me to capture your gorgeous wedding day.

A special thanks to Cara & Marlin for contributing their artistic talents!

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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Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Angie + Greg | Bay Area Wedding Photographer

I was so excited when Angie told me she had been scouting out locations for her engagement session and had stumbled across a rustic barn in Half Moon Bay. Taken with it, she asked the owner for permission for us to shoot there.  It was a seriously fabulous and fun location to shoot!  The colors of the sunburnt hills, the rustic wood of the barn and surrounding fence, perfectly meshed with the glowing, setting sun.  It was so hard to narrow down my favorites!

After the sun dropped, we jumped back in Greg’s truck and headed to the coast so we could grab some beach shots and incorporate Greg’s surfboard.  It was actually pretty dark when we started shooting, but just enough ambient light and my handy dandy video light to help pop the scene.  I love the lavender and pink shades the lighting brought out in the sky.

I’m sooooooo looking forward to Angie & Greg’s wedding next year at Church of the Nativity and Family Farm.  These two are so in love & so much fun to be around.  I feel like I can’t take credit for the shots - they are just too easy to photograph!

Here are some faves from the session & for even more, view their slideshow!

Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer
Half Moon Bay Engagement Photography | Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Angie & Greg, thank you so much for inviting me to capture both your engagement session and upcoming wedding! I’m so looking forward to next year!

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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Berkeley Wedding Photography | Brazilian Room | Lesley + Needham

I love referral weddings!!! It’s like a guarantee that the bride and groom are going to be fabulous, and the wedding will be tons of fun! Lesley & Needham’s wedding, referred by Alisa & Jonathan, was no exception! These two are so much fun, and their wedding was full of laughter, smiles, good food, beautiful details and a gorgeous setting.

The Brazilian Room in Tilden Park is so fun to shoot at, with the stunning natural beauty of Tilden Park’s vistas and cozy, welcoming wood & stone Brazilian Room with floor to ceiling windows that beautifully frame the trees and garden. And I loved all the vibrant pinks and soft greens that Lesley & Needham highlighted in their decor. Visually, the wedding had just the right amount of popping contrast and soft natural hues of the lush trees and wood lodge setting.

Here are some favorite images from the day!

Berkeley Wedding Photography | Brazilian Room | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Berkeley Wedding Photography | Brazilian Room | San Francisco Wedding Photographe

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Berkeley Wedding Photography | Brazilian Room | San Francisco Wedding Photographe

Berkeley Wedding Photography | Brazilian Room | San Francisco Wedding Photographe

Berkeley Wedding Photography | Brazilian Room | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Berkeley Wedding Photography | Brazilian Room | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

I was joined that day by the wonderful Cara Gardner & Cindy Chen for my photog team, and they both captured some gorgeous images!  Other wonderful vendors included Katherine of Culinary Excellence, Catering & Event/Floral Design, and the very fun band Larry Lynch & the Mob.  What an awesome day!

Lesley & Needham, thank you for inviting Cara, Cindy & I to capture your beautiful wedding day.  And thank you Alisa & Jonathan for the referral and for having such fabulous friends!!!

To see more of their wedding images, view their slideshow.

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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