Marrah and Victor :: Berkeley Engagement

Planning a wedding can be extremely stressful and the stress can take its toll on the bride and groom-to-be. One really cool thing about an engagement session is that it gives the couple a chance to slow down, hold each other, and really LOOK at each other. As I guided Marrah and Victor through numerous poses, she commented that she and Victor hadn't really looked at each other much lately. Sure they had spent a lot of time together, but this was different. Their session was short, much shorter than a standard session as we got started really late. But during the twenty minutes that we spent shooting, I saw the way that Marrah and Victor looked at each other and I knew that they were meant to be together.

Shelly and Jon :: Gilroy Wedding

Being a wedding photographer is fun for so many reasons. One of them is that I get to live vicariously through the amazing couples that I work with and experience all of the wonderful details come together on their wedding day! Shelly and Jon worked tirelessly with the help of so many good friends and family members to create the wedding of their dreams and the hard work paid off. I am so happy for them! Congratulations on your new marriage, Shelly and Jon. I am so honored to have been a part of your big day!!!

Lynn and Phil Wedding

Lynn and Phil's wedding blew me away. There was so much emotion, so much adoration, so much family, so much love. It was clear to me (and everyone there) that Lynn and Phil were meant for each other. As a wedding photographer, I document this sacred event when two people join their lives together and it feels good to watch two people take vows and celebrate a marriage that I really think will stand the test of time. Their wedding took place at the Hayes Mansion in San Jose on a gorgeous summer day. The whole event was magical!

Hannon Family and Vernon Family :: Walnut Creek Family Sessions

The first time I met the Hannon Family, they were a family of three...three of the sweetest people I have ever met, I might add. They were about to become a family of four, so Michelle called for a second session and I was so excited! I am sad to say that they moved to Texas shortly after this session but I was able to meet their new baby girl and see the Hannons as a family of four. Congratulations on your move and your beautiful new addition!

During their short time in California, the Hannons made many friends, including the Vernon Family. This beautiful family decided to do a session immediately after the Hannons on the same morning and I am so glad that they did. They are wonderful people and it was a pleasure to get to know them! Enjoy this double-post!

Lisa and Eric :: Walnut Creek Engagement

Lisa and Eric are two of the sweetest people I have ever met. They are warm, friendly, and FULL of energy. They are the kind of people that you feel drawn to because they make you feel happy. I had so much fun at their engagement session. It was the first time we had met and I felt an instant connection with them. They are planning a small, intimate wedding in Alamo this October which I am SO excited to be a part of! After some coaxing, I was able to get some amazing shots of Lisa and Eric being "serious" but you can tell how naturally laughter comes to them! Enjoy!

Alyx and John :: Berkeley Wedding

Alyx and John were married in Tilden Park in the kind of celebration that doesn't stress you out. Their laid-back personalities made the day so enjoyable and they were more concerned with their friends and family coming together than they were about tossing the bouquet or cutting the cake. It was kind of refreshing and I was happy that their wedding was a true representation of the kind of people that they are. Enjoy!