I’ve always loved the cultural traditions and all the bright colors of Indian/Pakistani weddings, and Raza and Ifra’s wedding is no exception. See how beautiful they look together! Please enjoy this sneak peek of their Nikah ceremony. [ read more … ]

During our first phone call, Derek was bubbling with excitement and I immediately knew their proposal would be a great moment. He had planned a series of events leading up to it, even arranging a surprise dinner with Melissa’s parents right afterwards. On a chilly but lovely winter day, the couple took a walk around the very crowded Palace of Fine Arts to the spot where Derek would propose. Melissa was totally caught off guard and was ecstatic as you’ll see in the photos! [ read more … ]

On a gorgeous autumn day in Capitola, Beau and Sadie tied the knot at Monarch Cove Inn, the perfect venue for their intimate garden wedding by the ocean.

Sadie and Beau are big fans of Burning Man and they had made a group of super fun friends there. Beau used to carry a huge spoon to parties and would talk friends into drinking by saying, “It’s just a spoonful!” Sadly, that original big spoon eventually broke, so their friends got them a new gigantic spoon as a wedding gift and seeing everyone drinking out of the spoon was definitely a huge hit at their reception!! [ read more … ]

I had SUCH a fun session with Christian and Sonia! We met at the Bi-Rite Creamery and got some ice cream to kick off the fun. We then walked to Dolores Park where there must have been a thousand people crowded under the warm sunlight. We took a detour (ahem!) across a fence, and found a perfect spot in a quiet section with just the three of us. Perfect time for some champagne! Then… how about a confetti fight in front of the colorful graffiti wall to end the session? [ read more … ]

Tammy and Chris are an adorable and loving couple, and we felt very relaxed working around them. Even with the wind at 27mph on a very chilly day, the two stayed calm and cheerful for the entire two hours, and I’m amazed that, while I was freezing inside my coat, Tammy was able to pull off that look with her gorgeous short dress. [ read more … ]