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May 06 2013

Santa Cruz Boardwalk Sea Cliff Beach Engagement | Arielle & Tim

Time to take a trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!!  Talk about fun, relaxed and full of laughs! We had an awesome time, can’t you tell?!!  Luckily we went during midweek, which meant less crowds and awesome pics…it’s as if we had the whole place to ourselves!

For Tim and Arielle’s shoot, because we were going to the boardwalk, I was ready for all the colors, bright sun, and fun backdrops, but because of this, I made sure that they had just the right attire as well.  Keep in mind that when you choose locations like this, clothing can make or break the session!!  With all the color and busy patterns in the background, you’ll want to keep the outfits subdued, less bright and more neutral, otherwise, you’ll blend right in with the background and get lost in the picture.  And vice verse when going to a location that is more neutral, pops of colors on your clothes works best!!  I always advise my clients to plan their outfits, take pictures, and bring backups on the day of!!! It’s so important! Tim and Arielle did an awesome job choosing their location and the attire that went along with each spot!

When we moved on the the Sea Cliff, a location that Tim recommended, my jaw dropped.  Drama and romance set the stage when I saw these two through my lens and the backdrop! It was amazing! I will definitely be heading back here to these spots for more shoots!!!

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Apr 26 2013

Napa Andretti Winery Engagement Wedding Photos | Sokkim & Nathan

Detail, detail, detail.  From the cool bow tie and hip cowboy boots to the sweet picnic basket display and sun-kissed yellow umbrella, my couple Sokkim and Nathan took their photoshoot to a whole new level. Their outfits and well thought out style of every scene made this shoot amazing!! When we were planning this engagement session, Sokkim expressed their want to have romantic backdrops however nothing too overused and obvious — they wanted “people to wonder where they were”.   I think by the looks of all our shots, we were able to accomplish just that! Our first stop in Napa was the Andretti Winery, then our second location was Domain Carneros Winery.  As we were scouting locations throughout the day, a sea of yellow beautiful flowers caught my eye and I knew it would go perfect with one of their outfit changes!!

I’ll be looking forward to their Fall Wedding with more details and their impeccable style! Stay tuned!!

Engagement session locations-  Andretti Winery, Domaine Carneros Winery

Hair and Makeup – Aimee Makeup Artistry

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Mar 12 2013

San Francisco Cityscape Embarcadero Engagement | Agnes & Carlo

Hi everyone!! Hope everyone is doing well! I wanted to post an awesome engagement session I did for Agnes and Carlo, who I will be shooting soon for their upcoming wedding in June! I’m excited to see what awesome details they will have at their wedding, especially after spending such a fun afternoon with them…my camera loved these two!! Everything from the colors they chose, to the props they brought, you can tell that my couple knew what they were doing and came prepared!! Every shot has eye popping color, and their flare for style showed off wonderfully through my lens. Even their son,  added a fun twist to their pictures, not to mention he was a great assistant to me (holding the video light for me during some of the evening shots) and helping to capture amazing shots!

Agnes and Carlo,  I’m looking forward to June and getting you behind my lens once again! Enjoy!!

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Mar 06 2013

Palm Event Center Winter Wedding Photo | Betty & Dave

Winter weddings bring a fun twist to my job! With Betty and Dave’s January wedding, the air was crisp, the mood was light and energy was high–everyone was ready for a good time, despite the almost freezing temps! You couldn’t tell by the photos that we were gritting our teeth and the girls may have been shivering in their heels!!  Like I said, this was a fun twist to my job from the usual 90-100 degree temps I’m use to when I shoot in Livermore in the middle of Summer!  The wedding took place at the beautiful Palm Event Center and just a short drive away,  we also stopped at Concannon Winery for some more great photos! The reception was beautiful and lively, with an awesome lion dance performance and an amazing display of sweets at the dessert table.  This wedding had a little bit of everything and a lot of great memories for everyone that celebrated the love between Betty and Dave! Hope you enjoy!

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Feb 26 2013

San Francisco Yank Sing Rincon Center Chinese Wedding | Michelle & Eddie

You probably remember Eddie and Michelle, who I blogged about a few weeks ago on their engagement session. They are my San Francisco native couple who LOVE the Giants!! The day started out beautifully for them at the landmark boutique hotel, Hotel Vitale, overlooking San Francisco’s waterfront. During the hours before the wedding, the couple chose to get ready in this amazing urban retreat with clean modern lines.  It made for some awesome pictures with their bridal entourage.  From their getting ready moment, to ceremony and reception, their wedding had a very modern, unique and stylish affair in their hometown San Francisco! What better way to start their new life together as man and wife than in the city they love and grew up in!

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