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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Wedding Photography | Roshan + Afshin

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:05:36 +0000

Yerba Buena Buena Center for the Arts was a perfect setting for Roshan & Afshin’s wedding, which was full of vibrant color, creative visual accents, and lots of incredible energy! Their gorgeous Persian ceremony was followed by amazing food, then a seriously non-stop dance party led by Roshan & Afshin and the talented DJ Lady Sha! I had so much fun photographing these two & their lovely family and friends. Below are a few favorites from the day, or check out the slideshow for even more!

Roshan & Afshin, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding day!!!

Another wonderful list of vendors to thank for making my job so easy!
Venue: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Caterer: The Loft Catering
Floral Design: Sara Ebadi
Cake: La Baguette
DJ: DJ Lady Sha
Videographer: Video Madness
Rentals: AM Party Rentals

Special thanks to Jen May for shooting with me that day!

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Kohl Mansion Wedding Photography | Katie & Jeremy | Burlingame Wedding Photographer

admin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:30:17 +0000

I love, love, love working with referrals. It’s like a guarantee of fun, because awesome people always refer awesome people! Katie was a bridesmaid at her friend Katie’s wedding last year that I photographed, which was one of my favorite weddings of the 2009 – so much fun! So I was thrilled when she asked me to photograph she & Jeremy’s wedding this summer!

Katie & Jeremy’s wedding at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame just gorgeous. The location was stunning, the weather was perfect, and the details of the day were simply beautiful. Katie & Jeremy were surrounded by lots of family & friends who came to celebrate them – and celebrate they did! Lots of fun was had, especially during the later hours of the reception – although I did leave the pictures of the “brain freeze” out of the bIog post! You’ll have to believe me that Katie was just as impressive as her brother & Jeremy – so fun! And check out the taco truck that Katie & Jeremy had arrive at the end of the reception to feed their guests a little late night snack – a truly brilliant plan!!!

Here are just a few favorites from the day – feel free to check out their slideshow for the full story!

Katie & Jeremy, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding day!!!

Another wonderful list of vendors to thank for making my job so easy!
Venue: Kohl Mansion, Terri Baldocchi
Coordinator: Barbara Cleary
Caterer: Toast
Floral Design: Kathleen Deery Design
DJ: Big Fun
Ceremony Music: Nob Hill Strings
Event Lighting: Phoebus
Taco Truck: El Tonayense

Special thanks to Matt & Justin for shooting with me that day! And a very big thank you to Katie & JL for referring me – so much fun to see you both!!!

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Portola Valley Wedding Photography | Mia + John | Our Lady of the Wayside & Private Home

admin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:02:05 +0000

Mia & John’s wedding had that wonderful blend of casual elegance that brought together beautiful details, a warm & inviting setting, and a ton fun! It was a perfect reflection of them as a couple too. Mia & John have known each other since their freshman year of high school when they sat next to one another in English class {so sweet!}. So it was not surprising to find a deep sense connection in them and in the family & friends that came together to celebrate their wedding day. The girls got ready at the beautiful Rosewood Sand Hill, and the guys got ready at John’s family home, which was transformed into their gorgeous wedding reception venue. Our Lady of the Wayside Church provided an intimate and sweet setting for their ceremony, and Mia & John rode from the ceremony to reception in a beautiful vintage car. So many lovely details & moments to photograph! Gorgeous floral design & event planning beautifully executed by Amanda Thorne, an incredible menu was created by Fork & Spoon, Pride & Joy rocked the reception and the dance floor was packed – it was a seriously good time! I’ve included some favorite images from the day below, or check out their slideshow for more!

Mia & John, thank you for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding day – it was truly an honor.

Another wonderful group of professionals to thank for making my job easy!
Floral Design & Event Planning: Amanda Thorne
Catering: Fork & Spoon
Band: Pride & Joy
Videographer: Michelle Oliviera
Hair & Make-up: DiDi Salon, Julie & Tina
Dress: Amy Kuschel
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Special thanks to Hannah & Justin for shooting with me!

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Auberge du Soleil Wedding | Nana + Dave | Napa Valley Wedding Photography

admin — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:19:35 +0000

Nana & Dave’s wedding was the full of inspiration. Beautiful locations, gorgeous details & an incredibly lovable & beloved couple. I’m such a fan of Nana & Dave. They are such fun and down to earth people, but at the same time you can tell that they are focused and devoted to the people they love and the things that inspire them. I was inspired. And reminded of how beautiful it is to see two people so well suited for one another. I hope you enjoy the images!

Feel free to view their slideshow here.

Another incredible list of talented vendors – thank you for making my job so easy!
Getting Ready: Avia Hotel, Napa
Ceremony & Reception: Auberge du Soleil, Layla Azimi
Hair/Makeup: Gayle Parker
Floral Design: Lush Floral
Cake: Perfect Endings
Favors: Round Pond
Musicians: Max Perkoff
Dress: Amy Kuschel
2nd Photographer: Gustavo Fernandez

Nana & Dave, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding day!

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Treasure Island Wedding | Jen + Stephen | San Francisco Wedding Photography

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 04:28:54 +0000

Jen & Stephen had such a lovely wedding at Treasure Island’s Casa de la Vista, surrounded by family and friends. They created a fun, welcoming & elegant environment for their guests, while treating them to incredible views of the city as a stunning backdrop! It was so much fun to photograph Jen & Stephen by the vista, in the different light as the day progressed, and watch the way the sky & skyline transformed into the evening. Here’s one favorite, along with other favorite moments of the day, or view their slideshow for more images.

Jen & Stephen, thank you for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding day!

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San Francisco Presidio Engagement Session | Katie + Jeremy

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:09:22 +0000

Katie & Jeremy are getting married this July at the lovely Kohl Mansion! I’m super excited to photograph their wedding, especially since Katie was one of the bridesmaid’s at Katie & JL’s wedding! It’s sure to be another beautiful wedding, and it will be so much fun to see some of the same fun & friendly faces again.

For Katie & Jeremy’s engagement session, we shot in the beautiful Presidio. I had often driven by the gorgeous groves of trees right as the sun was peeking through the branches, wishing I had a couple to photograph. The late light in the Presidio is just magical & I was so excited when these two were up for shooting some of their engagement session there. The image below was exactly why I love this location! Afterwards, we headed out towards Crissy Field for some sweet images in the surrounding buildings and by the Golden Gate Bridge. See more faves below or in their slideshow. Check back later this summer for their wedding images!

Katie & Jeremy, I had such a great time hanging out with you both, and I’m so looking forward to capturing your wedding day next month!

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Villa Montalvo Wedding | Nicole + John | Saratoga Wedding Photography

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:42:47 +0000

Nicole & John’s wedding at Villa Montalvo was full of timeless beauty – which is a perfect way to describe the sweet love these two have for one another. From the stunning vintage-inspired dress Nicole wore, to the framed family portraits on display of generations of marriages within Nicole & John’s families (400 years of marriage were displayed on that table – wow!), to a lovely soft pink palette of gorgeous floral arrangements, to inspired placecards designed by Nicole’s talented sister, so many personal touches that made their day so easy to connect to, and so much fun to photograph. Nicole & John, and their families, not only created an atmosphere that was beautiful to look at, they carefully thought out ways to make the evening incredibly fun for their guests: delicious food, an amazing band, even a super fun photo booth to encourage lots of great pictures with their guests. But as usual, words fail to capture the sweetness of this day. You’ll have to take a peek at some of the favorites below or view their slideshow for more:

Another wonderful group of vendors that made this beautiful event come together:
Wedding Planner: Kristina Taheri Special Events
Ceremony/Reception Site: Villa Montalvo, Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Caterer/Rentals: Cafe Primavera
Officiant: Father John Talesfore
Flowers: Jose Ibarra Floral Design
Ceremony Music & Sound/Cocktail Music: Italian Accordian, Reno DiBono Trio
Reception Music: California Honeydrops
Cake & Desserts: Miette Bakery
Rolls Royce: Pete Stylianos
Rentals: Williams, La Tavola, Cafe Primavera

Nicola & John, thank you for inviting me to capture your wedding day. What a sweet, sweet day!

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Noelle + Kevin | Portola Valley Presbyterian Church & Private Home Wedding

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:52:51 +0000

Noelle & Kevin are the kind of couple that love stories and love songs aspire to emulate: so sweet, so full of love, so right, so very meant to be. And they planned a wedding that perfectly reflected that love, their experiences together & their wonderful community of family & friends. Their wedding was truly a pleasure to capture, and incredibly inspiring.

They were married at the beautiful Valley Presbyterian Church, where Noelle had literally grown up. Her parents are both pastors at the church, and had been since she was two. Needless to say, there were may people who wanted to celebrate with Noelle & Kevin; it was standing room only during the ceremony! One of my favorite moments during the ceremony was the “laying on of hands.” The image of the entire congregation connecting to one another, to join in a blessing of Noelle & Kevin, was truly moving.

I also loved all of the personal touches that Noelle & Kevin brought to the reception, which was at the beautiful home of a family friend. Since Kevin had proposed to Noelle on their trip to Italy, they incorporated lots of Italian touches into the reception. The table were set up in a beautiful serpentine arrangement, perfect for a family style Italian dinner of hand-tossed pizzas, pastas and of course Italian wines! The place cards were actually designed as passports, and inside filled with Italian trivia questions. They were serenaded to “That’s Amore,” sung by Kevin’s best man and accompanied on mini-accordian by Kevin’s brother. Instead of cake, they sliced a cannoli for their dessert and served gelato as well. Mmmmm belissimo! Caterman did a lovely job of bringing this Italian feast together!

Oh, and did I mention that the passports, programs, bouquets and floral arrangements were all DIY?!! And they could not have been more perfect. You’ll have to peek at the slideshow and favorites below to see for yourself.

What a wonderful day – Kevin & Noelle, thank you SO much for inviting me to capture it!

Special thanks to Hannah & Justin for shooting with me!

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Bao + James | St. Regis Hotel San Francisco Wedding | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 06:36:35 +0000

Bao & James’ wedding was the perfect mixture of elegance & sheer fun! With the St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco as the beautiful backdrop, one of the most gorgeous days of May weather to bolster it, and stunning floral & event design, there were lovely visual touches in every direction. That all said, what stood out for me, were the wonderful friends and family that came to celebrate with Bao & James. From serenades (see if you can spot James’ version of Alicia Keys’ “No One” in the slideshow!) to guest appearances by one very large penguin, to lots of silly photo booth pictures & some serious dance moves, there was so much love & laughter at their wedding!

Here are a few favorites from the day!

Bao & James, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding day!

Another incredible list of vendors:
Location: St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco, Barry Peterson
Event Planner: Date in a Box
Videographer: Slava Basovich
Floral Design: Hunt Littlefield
Lighting Design: Got Light?
DJ: Adam Lopez
Hair/Make-up: Wowpretty
Invitations: Stinkerpants
Photobooth: Magnolia Photo Booth

Special thanks also to Gustavo & Beth for 2nd shooting at the wedding!

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Bella Vista Wedding Photography | Liou + Darryl {day two} | Woodside Wedding Photographer

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:12:15 +0000

For day two of Liou & Darryl’s wedding weekend, they invited an intimate group of family and friends to the beautiful Bella Vista Restaurant to celebrate. Bella Vista, as the name implies, has a gorgeous view of the San Francisco Bay. It’s nestled in the hills over Half Moon Bay, on highway 35. Driving to it from San Francisco, you get beautiful glimpses of the Pacific Ocean, then drive deeper into the Woodside redwoods to find this little jewel.

Here are a few favorites from the day!

Some of the wonderful vendors selected by Liou & Darryl:
Reception: Bella Vista Restaurant
Florist: San Mateo Florist
Hair/Make-up: Aimee Lam’s Beauty Up Close Studio
DJ: Hayes Kolb

Liou & Darryl, thank you for inviting me to capture such a beautiful & meaningful two days!

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