San Francisco wedding and lifestyle photographer, focused on real moments and emotional, inspired imagery ~ serving the San Francisco Bay Area & beyond

A beautiful photograph is a key that unlocks a moment.

Lori Paladino is an award-winning wedding & portrait photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, focused on real moments and emotionally inspired imagery. Small weddings, big weddings, proposals, elopements, classic weddings, DIY weddings, same sex weddings, vintage weddings, modern weddings... as long as the key ingredient is love, Lori would love to capture it!

Lori is based in the gorgeous Napa Valley, and her weddings & lifestyle portrait sessions regularly take her all over Northern California and welcomes destination weddings and portrait commissions across the globe.

Recent News: For the 2nd year running, Lori was selected for The Knot's 2013 Best of Weddings!

May 02 2011

San Francisco Engagement Session | Jen + Evan | Japanese Tea Garden & Olympic Club Golf Course

One of my favorite moments of Jen & Evan’s engagement session was sitting on the green at the Olympic Club Golf Course, chatting & waiting for the sun to drop so we could capture some of that beautiful end-of-day light. Admittedly, it was windy and freezing and by the time we finished, I think we all had numb extremities! But even despite the weather challenges, I couldn’t help but enjoy getting to know them both better & to just sit and observe them together. Jen & Evan have a deep connection and clearly love being in each other’s company. They make my job easy!!! I can’t wait to capture their wedding day this Fall in San Francisco!

Here are a few favorites from their session or view their slideshow here:
undefined Jen & Evan, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your engagement session & wedding – I can’t wait!

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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Apr 29 2011

Napa & Sonoma Engagement Photography | Natasha + Ryan | Napa Wedding Photographer

Wildflowers!!! One of the things I love about living in Napa/Sonoma are the constantly changing visual landscapes. Just gorgeous. Yet as soon as you fall in love with one element, it evolves into another. As a photographer, the challenge is to capture some of the favorite parts of each season during the fleeting moments that they appear. One of my favorite parts about the end of the rainy season, is the explosion of wildflowers and with all the rain we had, this year was incredible! I was so excited when Natasha & Ryan decided to come up to Napa for their session, so we could take advantage of this lovely backdrop for their sweet love! I love that they wanted to it up a bit for their engagement session, as we’ll be in the South Bay for their wedding at the lovely Corinthian Grand Ballroom in San Jose.

For their session, we met up in Sonoma and took some pictures with their lovely pup Lily in the square, then headed back towards Napa for long grasses and wildflowers. Here are some favorites from the session, or check out their slideshow here!

Natasha & Ryan, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your sweet love! I can’t wait for your wedding this summer!!!

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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May 11, 2012 - 3:12 pm

Corinthian Grand Ballroom Wedding Photography | San Jose Wedding Photographer | Lori Paladino Photography - [...] may remember Natasha & Ryan from their lovely wildflower engagement session this past Spring, but their story is so sweet, it [...]

Apr 23 2011

Ross Engagement Session | Bethany + Kevin | Marin Engagement Photographer

There are so many reasons I adore my job, but one of the great perks is discovering beautiful places that I may not have otherwise have visited. The location for Bethany & Kevin’s engagement session fit precisely in that category, and I would never have known of it, had Bethany not suggested it. She grew up in Ross, and Natalie Coffin Greene Park is a favorite spot for her. Lush, romantic, with soft light peeking through oaks and trails, it was a perfect backdrop for the sweet love these two share! I’m smitten! Both with Bethany & Kevin, and this lovely, lovely location! I can’t wait for their wedding this September at Cline Cellars!

Here are a few favorites from their session. Or view their slideshow for more – enjoy!

Bethany & Kevin, thank you so much for inviting me to capture your sweet love!

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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May 10, 2012 - 5:30 pm

Bethany + Kevin | Cline Cellars Wedding | Sonoma Wedding Photographer | Lori Paladino Photography - [...] 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 [...]

Jan 20 2011

Featured! | Lisa & Keith’s Homestead Wedding on Style Unveiled

I love seeing wedding’s featured on Style Unveiled! Lisa & Keith’s beautiful wedding is no exception. Check out the feature here, or their full blogpost!

A huge thanks to all the wonderful vendors who helped bring this beautiful event together!

Venue & Catering: Homestead
Florist: Grohe Florist
Cake: Costeaux French Bakery + Sift, a Cupcakery
Make-up: Sloan Winters of Circe, Louisville
Dress: JCrew
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Favors: Bourbon Pecans from The Dressed Up Nut

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Jan 03 2011

Elisha + Dave | Pasadena Engagement Session | Los Angeles Wedding Photography

So, I bawled my eyes out when I put together this slideshow. Because you see, that handsome guy is my big brother. And that gorgeous, full of love gal, is going to be a part of my family!!! I am so honored to be capturing Dave & Elisha’s sure to be gorgeous wedding day this summer at the Castle Green in Pasadena. And I am just filled up with happiness to see Davey so incredibly happy. Elisha is truly wonderful and as you can see, these two were meant for one another. They compliment each other perfectly, and I love, love, love the way they make each other laugh. It’s impossible not to smile when you are with them. I double-triple-double-dare you to try to even try it!!!

Enjoy…
Congratulations Davey & Elisha – can’t wait to celebrate with you both in June!!!

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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