I can say with certainty that Stan & Yanyu’s proposal is, and will forever remain, one of the most memorable photo shoots of my career. Mission Peak is (according to AllTrails) a grueling 7.3-mi hike featuring a 2,135-foot elevation gain, by far the most intense hike I’ve ever attempted. It was quite the climb, especially when dual-wielding heavy cameras and carrying enough water to last me the ~6 hours I was out in the 90-degree sun. But the sweeping, panoramic views all along the way, and especially the resulting photos, made it all more than worth the trek! [ read more … ]

Michelle and Tim’s wedding was a beautiful celebration of love and commitment that took place last month at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton. The day was filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments, and we’re really excited to share a few of the highlights. [ read more … ]

Maddy and Josh are a match made in heaven… because an ice cream shop is basically indistinguishable from heaven, right? [ read more … ]

This day marked several firsts for Cory & Eric. Besides of course being their first official day as “hugsbands” (see the pic of their ring box!), it was also only their second time having professional photos taken together (the first being their engagement photos), and it was their first same-sex wedding as they had never attended one before! They wanted their wedding to reflect California, and the venue they chose, The Club at Ruby Hill, does this wonderfully with its golden California colors and rolling hills without being over the top. [ read more … ]

After originally aiming for a 2020 date, Michelle and Austin finally got to have the big celebration they envisioned with their friends & family this summer. Their TPC Stonebrae Country Club wedding had all of the fun and excitement that we had hoped to capture two years earlier… actually, probably even more of it after all that waiting! [ read more … ]