Lisa + Richie::Love by the Lake

Erica Berger gave me a wonderful opportunity to help her capture Lisa and Richie's wedding day back in October here in my hometown of Oakland. In fact, the wedding took place right outside an area were I frequent w/ my boys at Lake Merritt. I absolutely love all the rituals and traditions in which took place. I'm a big fan as it reminds me that I need to always remember my own roots and heritage.

Here are some of my favs from that day:

Milena + Martin:: Stanford Uni E-Sessh

Every now and then I meet a couple that is just so passionate about each other it really moves me. I had the great honor of documenting this great passion between Milena and Martin this afternoon at the beautiful campus of Stanford University. They made me look good as they both were so relaxed and natural w/ one another.

Milena and Martin, thank you for the opportunity!

Here are some teasers from the session.

Alexandra + Bill::Crissy Fields E-Sessh

This past Monday the weather gods blessed us w/ the most AMAZING fall day here in the Bay Area. Lucky for me, I had a wonderful couple in Alexandra and Bill at a one of my favorite spots in all of San Francisco, Crissy Fields (picking a favorite spot in SF is like trying to pick a favorite Beatle's song). On top of everything we had going for ourselves, the Golden Hour struck and we had some amazing light.

Thanks Alexandra and Bill. You guys are awesome!!! I have to make it up to Sacramento to see Bill perform.

You are now looking at the newest member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA)

For those of you who don't know, the WPJA is a professional wedding photographer association that has some pretty strict standards to join. Of course you have to shoot in what is considered a "photojournalist" style and the quality of your work has to meet a certain criteria. About a week ago I thought I'd try my luck and filled out an application on their website. After reading the submission guidelines and not really knowing what the bench mark is for quality of work I wasn't too confident I'd get it. In fact, I know many really talented wedding photographers who have been rejected for one reason or another.

So yesterday much to my pleasant surpirse I received an email from the WPJA membership folks informing me that my application has been accepted. It's pretty exciting as it'll definately increase my presence in a saturated market. Also, I can now say that I'm officially a "Wedding Photojournalist." Doesn't that sound cool? And for all you clients or potential clients out there you can tell all your friends that your wedding photographer is a wedding photojournalist. Just kidding, just kidding.

Lauren + Joel::Engagement Sesh

Lauren and Joel are an AMAZING couple who's love and life brought them to the most romantic city on the West Coast: San Francisco. Though they claimed never to have modeled before they made my work look easy as they were so relaxed and natural with one another. We shot this session in Cole Valley in SF literally all within a block of their home.

Here are some teasers!

Ryan + Jennifer:: Full of Grace

I was blessed with the opportunity to work with Luke Snyder Studio for this beautiful wedding in late October. It was an AMAZING ceremony held at the famous Grace Cathedral, and the reception was at the romantic Clift Hotel. I really enjoyed this wedding as both Ryan and Jen were extraordinarily gracious and mindful.

Hope you enjoy!