Wow! This was one of the most beautiful and emotional first looks I’ve ever had the privilege of capturing! As an East Bay wedding photographer, I’m often asked about first looks. Some couples are worried they might not have the rush of emotions if they do a first look, but I’ve found that’s absolutely not […]

Katrina+Kevin’s Marin County engagement photos at Roy’s Redwoods Preserve were so much fun to shoot; both Katrina and Kevin are self-professed outdoor enthusiasts, so this location was a natural choice. The redwood groves are a perfect backdrop for a couples’ photoshoot, and the tranquil setting makes for relaxed, natural engagement photos. The couple told me […]

Desiree + Mike’s Napa Valley engagement session at Castello di Amorosa was elegant, easy-going, and fun, three of my favorite things! The couple enjoys wine tasting and had visited the Castle of Love a few months before. As a Napa wedding photographer, I love finding beautiful settings for engagement photography. They fell in love with the […]

We shot Chelsea + Jeremy’s Oakland engagement photos in an unusual location: Mountain View Cemetery. I am the first to admit that a cemetery is not usually the first location that comes to mind when I think about Bay Area wedding photography. Mountain View Cemetery proved to be the exception. The couple chose the location […]

Jennifer and Andrew’s Novato engagement photos were so much fun to shoot! When Jennifer told me they were hikers, I immediately thought of Indian Valley for their engagement shots. The location has a lot to offer for anyone who loves spending time outdoors: lush pine groves, wide open meadows, ancient oak trees gnarled with age. […]

It was the perfect start of the fall season for Colleen and Nate‘s Lake Temescal Beach House wedding in Oakland, and a festive family celebration. Colleen’s family traveled from Ohio and other far-flung places. Her sisters and nieces and Nate‘s sister were all part of the wedding party, and the guest list included parents, step parents, […]

Even though Matt and Laurel’s UC Berkeley Faculty Club wedding happened on the second day of fall, the world was already ablaze with the golden hues of autumn. This lovely Berkeley wedding venue is located in a quiet wooded glade just steps from busy campus life, but it’s not a place many people know about. […]

Lyford House in Tiburon, CA is one of our favorite San Francisco wedding venues for this reason: it offers the vintage elegance of bygone eras and a stunning natural setting. The breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline, Sausalito, and Mount Tamalpais are just a few of the many reasons why it’s on our list […]

Music is an important part of your wedding reception, so you need to know the top questions to ask your wedding DJ. We turned to our friends at Total DJ for their expert advice. Read on so you’ll know the right questions to ask! 1. Will you be the DJ at our wedding? Don’t assume […]

Chances are if you’re planning a wedding, you’re also on the hunt for tips for choosing your wedding dress. Not just any dress, but the perfect wedding dress. We turned to the pros at Lili Safarini, the East Bay’s premiere couture bridal shop, for expert advice to help you save time and stress so you […]