Yearly Archives: 2009

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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Brazilian Room Wedding Photography | Lesley + Needham | Tilden Park Wedding Photographer

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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