From the moment we met at a Castro wine bar to discuss David and David’s (“The Davids”) wedding, I knew they had class and that their day would be hard to beat. So on the day of their wedding, when I drove up the private road to Contento Vineyard in Hopland, California and saw the […]

If you didn’t already know, one of my goals is to photograph more families, whatever family looks like to you. And as soon as I put that intention out into the world, my friends Ed and Anita contacted me to photograph their family at their North Hollywood home to celebrate their 15 year anniversary. And […]

It’s hard to put into words what this wedding and this couple means to me. By the end of Kate and Karyne’s San Francisco engagement session that ended with sushi and drinks (have you heard about my love affair with sushi?), we knew that working together would only be the start of a cherished friendship (yes, they […]

The last few months of my 2015 seemed to move at lightning speed. On top of my day job and spending time with family, I photographed a few more weddings, talked to couples about 2016 weddings, and fulfilled a dream of mine by traveling to India on a photo field trip. I’m sure I could […]

Instead of getting married in the busy Bay Area, Gary and Michael opted for a location that felt more like a home than a wedding venue; a place off the beaten path; and the Wedgewood Sequoia Mansion in Placerville was a perfect host for their Fall nuptials, complete with all the bright-colored Fall leaves. Upon arriving at […]

Sun. California beach. Relaxed bride with a never-ending smile. Games. Cornhole. Beer cozies. Park reception. Guests singing love songs to jump ahead of the buffet line. Amazing groom speech. Wine. Epic dance moves. All things that make up a perfect wedding. As always, thanks to D. Lillian Photography for having me shoot this wedding alongside […]

As we drove from SF to Guerneville, I had excited nerves, as is usual for any wedding. But once Danielle (of D. Lillian Photography) and I arrived at Dawn Ranch Lodge, I knew it would be a fantastic day. The location was gorgeous. The weather was beautiful. And the guests were relaxed. Caleb and Jenny’s family and friends […]

As Danielle drove us to Santa Cruz, the weather changed about ten times. Cloudy, drizzly, slightly sunny, rainy. And even when we pulled up to the golf course where John and Bethany would become Mr. & Mrs., the wedding planner was still trying to figure out if the reception would be held outside or in. Just […]

Another Monday & my week began with a punch. My day job is celebrating the Cesar Chavez holiday (Si se puede!), and by 8am, I had completed a 6am workout, washed dishes, had breakfast and coffee, and unfortunately cleaned up after a sick pup. But I’m grateful that I’m able to stay home on this […]

Do I belong? I’m a newbie, will I fit in? Am I cool enough? Will I make friends? Do I have anything to offer?   These were the questions swirling around in my head when thinking about attending the largest photography conference, aka WPPI (Wedding & Portrait Photographers International). And even as I picked up […]