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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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I met up with Mark and Tina two weeks ago for their sweet Sutro Baths Engagement. Sutro Baths is quickly becoming one of my favorite places to shoot. Two out of the three times I have been there, it has been cloudy, but still gorgeous! And all three times, it’s been incredibly windy, haha! I […]

Couples/Engagement

Sutro Baths Engagement | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

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Trying to decide how to pick a wedding venue? It’s one of the biggest decisions you will make about your wedding, so there’s definitely some pressure to get it right. It’s also probably one of the very first decisions you’ll want to make because it will dictate a lot of things such as your wedding […]

Wedding Venues

How to pick a Wedding Venue | Destination Wedding Photographer

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A Carmel Beach proposal featuring one of my best friends and his girlfriend of more than six years? Of course I’m going to be there, even if it’s on a weeknight. Jon is actually the one who introduced me to Sam, but despite that (just kidding!) I count him as one of my best friends. […]

Proposals

Carmel Beach Proposal | Wedding Photographer

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I realized it’s been a while since I have shared any of my self portraits in dramatic light on here! I always try to take some self portraits with Sam (especially when we are traveling!) and I have shared quite a few of them here like the one from sunrise on Jeju Island or our photos from […]

Pieces of Life

Self Portraits in Dramatic Light | Bay Area Photographer

Self Portrait in Dramatic Light Shadow on the Wall

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This gorgeous Pleasanton wedding I second shot for Anita Martin Photography was perfect, from start to finish! I always love shooting for Anita because she has the BEST brides and grooms 🙂 They are always so fun and sweet. This bride and groom were incredibly smart (they met in Stanford Med School!), but more importantly […]

Wedding

Beautiful Pleasanton Wedding | San Francisco Wedding Photography

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Have you ever thought about having an in-home engagement session? I love photographing couples all around the San Francisco Bay Area, from Sutro Baths and Baker Beach to the Palo Alto Baylands or Gamble Gardens… but there’s something particularly special and intimate about photographing couples in their own homes! In case you need some convincing, here […]

Couples/Engagement

8 Reasons to have an In-Home Engagement Session | San Francisco Wedding Photographer