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And thanks for stopping by! My work reflects my desire to add some whimsy, enchantment and beauty to the world. It is my way of sharing a bit of my heart. I love the laughter and smiles, but I am also drawn to the quiet, intimate moments that are filled with emotion. My goal is to capture the essence of your wedding day, all the little things that come together to paint the big picture. 

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As some of you may know, I am an American-born Chinese. My mom is from Taiwan and my dad is from mainland China. My sister and I grew up speaking Mandarin because none of my grandparents spoke very good English. I may have mentioned it before, but I am so grateful that I grew up […]

Wedding

Golf Course Wedding with Tea Ceremony | San Jose, CA

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You’re going to love this sweet, intimate Cathedral Grove wedding at Saratoga Springs! Michelle and Danniel first met in college at UCSC. Michelle was a transfer student and it was her very first class, so she hadn’t met anyone yet. This sleepy guy (Danniel!) walked in with his cup of coffee and asked if he […]

Wedding

Intimate Cathedral Grove Wedding at Saratoga Springs

7 tips for incredible vacation photos Quinta de la Regalaira

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There are two main reasons I love traveling. The first is eating delicious food. The second is seeing new things and taking photos of them! I will gladly take the extra weight of my camera gear in return for incredible vacation photos to help me remember the trip. Plus, my family and friends love seeing […]

Tutorials

7 Tips for Incredible Vacation Photos

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I always love second shooting for Anita Martin Photography and this lavish San Ramon wedding was a complete blast! The bride was absolutely stunning and I love all the fun details that made the wedding unique. San Ramon Bridges Golf Club is a lovely venue for a wedding. The ceremony is held in a little clearing on […]

Wedding

Lavish San Ramon Wedding | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Couple watching sunset on Kamaole Beach II in Maui

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Sam and I love to travel and we’ve been lucky enough to travel everywhere from Korea to Paris together. I think our favorite place we’ve been, however, is Hawaii. The first time we went, it was just a few months into our relationship. We chose to visit Oahu and spent an incredible long weekend there. […]

Couples/Engagement

Three Maui Beaches with Incredible Sunsets | Travel Photos

Rodeo Beach Anniversary Session in Golden Light

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We had the most incredible golden light at this beautiful Rodeo Beach Anniversary session with Sarah of Sassy Red Lipstick and her husband Robbie Tripp. You may remember Sarah and Robbie from their adorable San Francisco in-home couples session. I love photographing them because it is so clear that they are head over heels for each other. […]

Couples/Engagement

Rodeo Beach Anniversary Session | Sarah and Robbie