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The Commissary Wedding: Old Friends, Love, and Pork Buns in the Presidio
I would just like to start this blog with a little prelude. So, here we go! Georgia is an old friend of mine from a previous job back in the day. She actually assisted me in organizing my business when it was in its infantile stages. She was magic and such bright...
Palm Springs Architecture: #ThatPinkDoor
Earlier this year I spent some time in Southern California (it's a good plan, in January). I was ostensibly in the Palm Springs area for Heather & Josh's desert wedding, but I can neither confirm nor deny that I really also went for #ThatPinkDoor and other amazing...
A Desert Wedding in Joshua Tree: Josh & Heather Elope!
You would think, after all the weddings I have been at, they would start to feel repetitive. But each couple has their own unique love and each wedding reflects that, and sometimes you get one that is just surprises all around. Heather & Josh's desert wedding in...
Half Moon Bay Engagement: Anthony & Tiffany’s Antique Car Session
We had a blast taking Tiffany & Anthony's Half Moon Bay engagement photos. Their theme was "she's the one to finally nail him down," and it was hilarious. I know these two because I've been shooting for their plumbing company, Caccia Plumbing, for the last 3...
Rainy Day Engagement Photos: Val & Avant’s San Francisco Session
There's just something about rainy day engagement photos I can't help loving! A Rainy Day Engagement Session in San Francisco What do you do when you are all dressed up for your engagement photos and it starts raining? You step inside the neighborhood market, grab a...
A Modern Lesbian Wedding: Vessel Art Gallery | Chloe Jackman Photography
You are going to swoon over this modern lesbian wedding at the Vessel Art Gallery in Oakland. The contemporary venue, the gorgeous and tasty brunch reception, the succulent centerpieces and, of course, the two beaming brides mean this is a great wedding to end the...
Intercultural Bay Area Wedding: Nichole & Julio | Chloe Jackman Photography
Nichole and I have been friends since I was 14 (aka a freshman in high school)! We reconnected almost a decade ago and from that point on I’ve been part of every milestone of their family, shooting every Christmas portrait and her sister’s wedding, and now I had the...
Andrea & Tyler | A Boho Wedding on the California Coast
“Is it possible for home to be a person and not a place?”― Stephanie Perkins, Anna and the French Kiss Hold onto your hearts, children, because I have a tale of love so wild, so incredible, it will take your breath away. This is the story of Tyler & Andrea's Boho...
Sneak Peek | Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Leon!!!
Just A Peak Into Joanne & Shandra’s Art Gallery Wedding
Sneak Peek | Val & Avant’s Rainy SF Engagement
I cannot wait for Colorado!!! xoxox
Just A Peek | Andrea & Tyler’s Romantic Slide Ranch Wedding
Crystal & Ryan Get Married, or How to Include a Dog in your Wedding | @EveryoneLovesMav
More and more, couples are choosing to include their fur babies in different aspects of their love story - from proposals to engagement shoots to yes, dogs in tuxedos at weddings. Crystal and Ryan's simple San Francisco City Hall celebration set a perfect example of...
Nancy & Miguel – A Frank Lloyd Wright Wedding With Old School Hollywood Flair
This Frank Lloyd Wright wedding isn't just for the architecture geeks. I cannot believe how lucky I am to have my job; sometimes I find myself in a gorgeous architectural wonder with pinch marks all over my arm, and marvel at my life. "Old School Hollywood Cocktail...
Just A Peek | Congrats Ryan & Crystal!!!
Christina & Burton’s Magical Wedding: Bodega Bay Secret Gardens
Every once in awhile, you step through a wardrobe or a mirror or a red brick wall and find yourself in a magical place. The Bodega Bay Secret Gardens are one of those places you are afraid to leave, for fear you will never find them again, and it was the most...
Chris & Claire – Sicilian Inspired Summer Wedding
Claire & Chris have an amazing time together - they laugh, play and poke fun at each other, and every interaction is bursting with love. They are also AMAZING parents! Their kids were such a huge part of their engagement session as well as their Sicilian inspired...
A Perfect SF Elopement
Whitney, Kyle & What to Do the Day Before a Destination Wedding
You’ve gotten a glimpse of Kyle & Whitney’s Montana Wedding and so already know how amazing their parties are. But I’m telling you, these two have "what to do the day before a destination wedding" nailed down! Cool, Calm & Collected The whole time we were in...
Just A Peak | C & M’s Solage Celebration
So happy for you and all the adventures ahead of you! Thank you for sharing you're beautiful celebration with me! xoxo
Kyle & Whitney’s Big Sky Montana Wedding
A Magical Big Sky Montana Wedding If I had to pick a place to name heaven on earth, I think Big Sky, Montana would be a no-brainer. Stunning, breathtaking and majestic - I couldn’t have dreamed up a better place than Rainbow Ranch Lodge for Whitney & Kyle to tie...
Sneak Peek | Miguel & Nancy’s – Frank Lloyd Wright Wedding
Epic, epic wedding which of course was made possible by an amazing team! Planner Extraordinaire - Lisa Tomasi Hugh Groman Catering Fox & Doll Hair & Makeup Flowers - Nicky Ladner Creative Media Printing Stuart Event Rentals DJ Recspin Frank Lloyd Wright Estate...
Congratulations Joe & Patricia!
Wednesdays are perfect days for weddings, couldn't be happier for two and I hope Gary Danko was AMAZING!!!
Sneak Peek | Burton & Christina’s Secret Garden Wedding
Just A Peek | Chris & Claire’s Romantic Wedding
Sweet & Simple Alternative Wedding Dress: Rumana & Mat at San Francisco City Hall
Some weddings are so authentic, so sweet, that little bits stick to my soul for weeks like the remnants of an amazing dream. Rumana and Mat’s San Francisco City Hall wedding, with his wry faces and her exquisite alternative wedding dress, was one of them. Kindred...
Welcome Baby Lukas!
You are so lucky to have these two amazing mommas! <3
Stephanie Jordan – A Destination Wedding in Wine Country
Jordan and Stephanie had worked on the same floor for a year before a happy hour with mutual coworkers brought them together. This Texas couple is fun-loving, easy-going and an absolute blast to be around, as were their family and friends. I was so privileged to be a...
Kyle & Whitney’s Epic Big Sky Wedding!!!
I cannot wait to share the full story but for now here's a peak into Kyle & Whitney's Big Sky Wedding weekend at the breathtaking Rainbow Ranch in my new favorite place, Montana.
Rachel & Chuck’s Vintage San Francisco Wedding at Wayfare Tavern
The word that comes to mind when I think of Rachel & Chuck’s love is “easy.” They make it look so damn natural, loving each other; even from across the room you can tell that they just make sense together. And their vintage San Francisco wedding was so perfectly,...