San Francisco wedding and lifestyle photographer, focused on real moments and emotional, inspired imagery ~ serving the San Francisco Bay Area & beyond
So fun to see Marissa & Joe’s beautiful wedding published on 7×7! Check out the feature here, or their full blogpost!
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Big thanks to the wonderful vendors who helped to create this wonderful event!
Reception Venue: Oceano Hotel and Spa
Event Planners: Bellissima Vita Weddings, Simply Stunning Weddings and Events
Floral Designer: Bloomsters
Cinema and Video: Permagrin Films
Band: The Groove Kings
Transportation: Mr. Toad’s Tours
Newborn photography is always awe inspiring. It’s amazing to me, to meet this new little person, working so hard to understand the world and grow and develop. Newborns are so strong, yet they are so dependent on their parents to guide them and keep them safe, especially in these first few months. I can’t get enough of their connection to their parents, and their many, many expressions. And their tiny fingers & toes. Such sweetness! Meeting Jude was all the sweeter, as he is the newest member of my own extended family! How awesome is it to gain a sister this year, and then become connected to her family? Jude is my sister-in-law Elisha’s nephew, and I loved getting to know this little person and his loving family!
A little side not on my approach to newborn sessions… I love a cute newborn pose as much as the next person, but I rarely ever pose newborns. To capture those super-studio style newborn shots with the baby perfectly curled up, with it’s head resting in it’s hands, or bundled up in a basket, means the newborn really has to be in a deep sleep, and even when they are, the process of getting a newborn into a “pose” can be very taxing on the little ones, not to mention their parents. Instead, I really focus the flow of my sessions on the comfort of my tiny new friends, and I find it produces lovely images of their expressions and details, and authentic moments of interaction with their family. I find that if everyone is comfortable & relaxed during the session, beautiful moments naturally present themselves.
Here is one of my favorite non-posed shots from the session, that I couldn’t have planned if I tried!
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Here are a few more favorites from the session, or view Jude’s slideshow here.
Hilary & Matt, thank you so much for letting me capture this sweet & wonderous time in your family. I so enjoyed spending time with you all and getting to know you better!!!
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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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I was thrilled to see Lauren & Ross’ Beaulieu Garden wedding featured on Grey Likes Weddings! The visual pops of color at their super fun, preppy inspired wedding! Here is a link to their full feature and a link to their blog post.
Another special thank you to all the wonderful vendors at Lauren & Ross’ wedding!
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Beaulieu Gardens
Officiant: Heron Freed Toor
Event Planner: MAP Events
Event Designer: Gloria Wong Design
Caterer: Paula LeDuc Fine Catering
Floral Design: Cherries Flowers
Calligrapher: Little Miss Press
Invitation Design: Union Street Papery
Band: Kings of Classic Rock
Musicians: Sharif music
Lighting: Got Light?
Rental Equipment: Classic Party Rentals SF
Cake: Fleur de Lisa Cakes
Transportation: California Wine Tours
Hair Stylist: Teresa Rice
Make-up: Chris McDonald Makeup
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I’m catching up blogging some favorite weddings from last fall, and Bethany & Kevin’s had me grinning from ear to ear & jonesing for a ’59 Chevrolet Parkwood!!! Especially a teal blue one, pretty please?!! I knew I would have fun photographing Bethany & Kevin the moment I met them, but after their enchanted engagement session in Ross, when Bethany brought along a vintage bird cage and quilts from her grandmother, I was smitten! These two are so full of love & tenderness, and very fun to photograph! And I love how they used vintage items at their wedding that were tied to family and steeped in meaningfulness. I loved the vintage watch that Bethany wore of her grandmother’s and the birdcages her bridal party crafted at her shower. So many sweet details, and such a beautiful & sweet day!
Here are a few favorites from the day, or view their slideshow for more!
Bethany & Kevin, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your beautiful wedding & engagement too!
A big thanks to all the vendors at Bethany & Kevin’s wedding!
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Cline Cellars
Event Planner: Little Blue Box Weddings
Caterer: Park Avenue Catering
DJ: Denon & Doyle Entertainment
Floral Design: Kate’s Blossoms
Make-up & Hair Stylist: Brides By Amy
Cake: flourChylde bakery
Bride’s Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti
Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston
Groom’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Rings: Simone and Son
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. For the most up-to-date news and special offers, sign-up for the LPP newsletter. Or follow me on Twitter, or Facebook.
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Gorgeous wedding!!
Thanks Jihan!!!
beautiful Cline wedding! Love the use of the train car!!
Thanks Tim – it’s such a great location! Love the train car!!!
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As Stanford Alums of the Undergraduate, Law School & PhD programs, it was a clear choice for Marisa & Joe to celebrate their wedding at the beautiful Stanford Memorial Church. They also met cheering on their Alma Mater! The wedding ceremony was beautiful and I loved how at their reception site, instead of a formal sit down dinner, they set up the tables with high tops and various combinations so that guests were encouraged to mingle and enjoy both food and company at their own pace. The result was an elegant, yet relaxed event, with delicious food and wine (made by Marisa’s family’s label), and great company. The Tarantella got everyone out on the dance floor and showing off their moves!
Here are a few favorites from the day:
A special thanks to all of Marisa & Joe’s wedding vendors!
Ceremony Venue: Stanford Memorial Church
Reception Venue: Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club
Event Planner: Affrunti Events
Floral Design: Three Sisters Flowers & Events
DJ: All Star Jukebox
Cinematography: Thomas Hughes Films
Make-up & Hair: La Belle Day Spa
Invitations: Papyrus
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