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Giulianna and Randy's Hillside Wedding

August 05, 2021 - We had an absolute blast with Giulianna and Randy at their coastal cliff engagement shoot, so we couldn't wait to see th...
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Katie and Scott's Coastal Backyard Wedding

June 01, 2021 - I am absolutely head over heels for Katie and Scott's wedding. It was the perfect intimate wedding, and I loved every de...
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Ashley & Raj's Mansion Engagement Shoot

May 27, 2021 - We were over the moon when Ashley and Raj chose Filoli for their engagement shoot. The mansion and gardens are absolutel...
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Marika & Dan's Beatles Themed Wedding

May 20, 2021 - We always love when couples make their wedding unique and find fun ways to incorporate what they love. Marika and Dan ar...
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Helene & Brad's Fun Engagement Shoot on the Cliffs

May 07, 2021 - We first met Helene and Brad several years back at their friends' wedding. So, we were over the moon when they told us t...
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Martina & Terrence's Mountaintop Wedding

April 28, 2021 - There are just some real life stories that are better than fiction. That's Martina and Terrence's love story. Little did...
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Katie & Scott's Coastal Engagement Shoot

March 29, 2021 - It was an absolutely GORGEOUS day at Lands End and Sutro Baths for Katie and Scott's engagement shoot. It was very windy...
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Natasha & Jakob's Forest Wedding Portraits

March 25, 2021 - Like so many, Natasha and Jakob had big plans for 2020 - their wedding day. COVID may have cancelled their wedding celeb...
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Sarah and Adam's Lovers Lane Engagement Shoot

February 26, 2021 - The area is known as Lovers Lane for a reason - it's the perfect spot for couples in love! We were thrilled when Sarah a...
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Giulianna & Randy's Coastal Cliff Engagement Shoot

December 11, 2020 - I have had such cabin fever since the pandemic began. I would stare at the computer screen night after night looking up...
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Rachelle & Nick's Engagement Shoot

December 09, 2020 - We were so excited to meet up with Rachelle and Nick for their Fall colors engagement shoot at Vasona Lake. The second w...
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Noelle & Bobby's Hillside Vineyard Wedding

November 30, 2020 - Noelle and Bobby got married at a stunning hillside vineyard, Sycamore Creek Vineyards, on a crisp November day. Their c...
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Kathy & Alex's Luxury Wedding

November 20, 2020 - Kathy and Alex was stunning from beginning to end! Even with COVID altering their plans multiple times, they were finall...
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How to Edit the Same Photo: Light & Bright or Dark & Moody

October 20, 2020 - Hello, fellow photographers! So, back when James and I started shooting weddings 10 years ago (oh, my goodness - has it...
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Treehouse Bay Area Honeymoons and Vacations

October 06, 2020 - So, let's talk honeymoons! I don't know about you, but ever since I saw Swiss Family Robinson, I have always wanted to s...
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Rebecca and Kevin's Romantic Park Wedding

September 12, 2020 - Rebecca and Kevin had their wedding all planned and ready to go at Domenico Winery. Then, only a couple weeks before the...
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Emily and David's Park Engagement

August 31, 2020 - We had such a great time with Emily and David at their engagement shoot. They wanted a forest feeling for their photos,...
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Devery & Manuel's Backyard Wedding

August 25, 2020 - One of the best parts about being a wedding photographer is meeting amazing people. Devery and Manuel captured our heart...
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Jenn & Fred's Backyard Wedding

July 22, 2020 - Jenn and Fred's love story is straight out of a novel. They were high school sweethearts, but life took them in differen...
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Rebecca and Kevin's Engagement Shoot

June 27, 2020 - We're back to shooting! We had a great first engagement session with Rebecca and Kevin, who, like many couples, have had...
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Brides: What to Wear to Your Engagement Shoot

March 24, 2020 - One of the biggest steps of the wedding planning journey is to pick out your wedding dress. It's a truly magical moment...
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Bryana & Hakeem's Burgundy Champagne Wedding

February 05, 2020 - It was just an ordinary day when Hakeem stopped by the bank to make a deposit, but when he saw Bryana behind the counter...
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Monique & Dante's San Francisco Engagement Shoot

November 27, 2019 - It was an absolutely STUNNING day in San Francisco for Monique and Dante's engagement shoot. We couldn't have asked for...
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Natasha and Jakob's Family Hillside Engagement Shoot

November 21, 2019 - We were so happy to bring Natasha and Jakob to one of our favorite venues, Ranch at Little Hills, for their engagement s...
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Carolyn & Tyler's Garden Engagement Shoot

November 09, 2019 - We had such a wonderful time with Carolyn and Tyler from the moment we met up with them at Gamble Garden for their engag...
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Kelsey & Andrew's Vineyard Engagement

November 08, 2019 - For their engagement shoot, Kelsey and Andrew wanted to incorporate a winery and Autumn look since they will be getting...
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Shelly & John's Sweet Forest Wedding

October 23, 2019 - We immediately clicked with Shelly and John. They were so much fun to be around, and we share a love of Lord of the Ring...
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Nicole and Patrick's Castle Engagement Shoot

October 17, 2019 - When Nicole and Patrick told us they wanted an engagement shoot in the Napa Valley, one location immediately came to min...
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Julie & Jose's Livermore Engagement Shoot

October 09, 2019 - Once again, photography has brought old friends back into my life, and I'm loving it! Julie and I went to high school to...
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Dawn & Greg's Fun Post Wedding Bowling Shoot

October 05, 2019 - Dawn and Greg wanted a fun and colorful post-wedding shoot, and we just LOVE that they chose a bowling alley in their we...
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Elizabeth and Sam's Ritzy City Wedding

October 01, 2019 - We were so excited for Elizabeth and Sam's wedding in San Francisco. They are both so sweet and just a joy to spend time...
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Barbara & Dave's Sweet Dockside Wedding

September 25, 2019 - Barbara first met Dave at a mutual friend's party. She tripped over their dog in front of Dave, he helped her up, and th...
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Alex & Neil's Disney Inspired Wedding

September 12, 2019 - We were so excited when Alex and Neil asked us to shoot their wedding. They are so much fun, and we knew their big day w...
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Dawn & Greg's Dramatic Outdoor Wedding

September 06, 2019 - Dawn and Greg wanted their day to be unique and represent their personalities, and it was full of surprises! Dawn is a t...
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Stella & Jeff's Hilltop Wedding

August 19, 2019 - Stella and Jeff had a beautiful church wedding way up in the Berkeley hills, so they had a stunning view of the bay. It...
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Lindsay & Weston's Sweet Japanese Gardens Wedding

July 19, 2019 - It was such an absolute treat to photograph Lindsay and Weston's wedding at the gorgeous Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. The...
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Charleigh & Chris' Countryside Wedding

July 17, 2019 - Charleigh and Chris have always loved the country feel and adventure. They met through mutual friends and soon bonded ov...
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Maria & Ryan's Mission Wedding

July 10, 2019 - Photography brings so much joy to my life. One big way it does that is by bringing back old friends! Maria and I went to...
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Carley & Paul's Rustic Wedding Reception

July 01, 2019 - Sometimes your perfect soulmate lives just across the street! Carley and Paul grew up only a stone's throw away from eac...
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Devery & Manuel's Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Engagement

June 19, 2019 - We were so excited when Devery and Manuel's engagement shoot day finally arrived. It was an overcast day in Santa Cruz,...
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Savanna & Steven's Beautiful Backyard Wedding

June 10, 2019 - Savanna and Steven were absolutely made for each other, and it was so much fun to be a part of their special day. They w...
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Urooj & Brian’s Family Reception

May 12, 2019 - Before we photograph couples, we like to get to know them and their love story. Brian told us that the first time he saw...
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Maria and Ryan’s Legion of Honor Engagement Shoot

March 27, 2019 - One of the great perks of doing what we do is that it tends to bring old friends back into our lives. Maria is a friend...
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Sheila and Chris’ Mansion Wedding

November 09, 2018 - We were so excited to capture Sheila and Chris’ wedding. They were so much fun to work with at their engagement shoot, a...
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Megan & Ray’s Estate Wedding

October 24, 2018 - We had such a wonderful time with Megan and Ray at their engagement shoot, so we couldn’t wait to return to Durst Winery...
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Shelby & Kevin’s Rustic Glam Wedding

October 17, 2018 - We first met Shelby and Kevin (and their adorable son, Hudson) at their engagement shoot. They were all so fun to be aro...
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Alicia & Aleks’ Gorgeous Sunol Wedding

October 09, 2018 - We first met Aleks back when we photographed his brother’s wedding, and we were beyond thrilled when he and his fiancé,...
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Anne & Kevin’s Mission Gardens Wedding

October 01, 2018 - Anne and Kevin’s wedding was such a treat to photograph! Their gorgeous wedding took place at Angela’s alma mater of San...
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Alex & Neil’s Carnival Engagement Shoot

September 25, 2018 - We were over the moon when Alex and Neil suggested the Newark Days carnival as the backdrop for their engagement shoot....
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Jane & Chris’ Saratoga Elopement

September 25, 2018 - We were truly honored to be one of the few people in attendance for Jane and Chris’ special elopement. They were so swee...
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Yeny & David’s Elegant Fairytale Wedding

September 10, 2018 - Yeny and David were all smiles at their big day at the Rengstorff House. Everything about their wedding was pure eleganc...
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Charleigh & Chris’ Western Engagement Shoot

September 04, 2018 - When Charleigh and Chris first told us their idea to include their passions in their engagement shoot, we were all for i...
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Alicia & Alfredo’s Historic House Wedding

September 03, 2018 - Alicia and Alfredo fell head over heels for the historic charm of the Rengstorff House, and they knew it would be the pe...
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Kristy & Kevin’s Enchanting Forest Wedding

August 27, 2018 - We’ve been counting down the days until Kristy and Kevin’s big day ever since photographing their sweet lighthouse engag...
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Kristina & Jirayr’s Elegant San Franciscan Wedding

August 20, 2018 - We knew we’d have a great time with Kristina and Jirayr ever since we started planning their engagement shoot. They told...
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Corie and Ryan’s Intimate Forest Wedding

August 14, 2018 - Corie and Ryan’s story actually started back when they were just 19. Life brought them back together years later and led...
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Janice & Cody’s Sweet Rengstorff Wedding

August 13, 2018 - We simply couldn’t wait to return to Rengstorff House to capture Janice and Cody’s big day. These two are just so cute t...
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Ariel and David’s Old Hollywood Wedding Premiere

August 06, 2018 - We were so excited for Ariel and David’s Old Hollywood wedding, especially after having so much fun at their film noir e...
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Vanessa & Bryan’s Mountain Wedding – With Touches of a Superman Theme!

July 16, 2018 - When we learned that Vanessa and Bryan were both in theater and wanted touches of a Superman theme in their wedding, we...
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Ashlee & Paul’s Foggy San Francisco Engagement Shoot

July 16, 2018 - It was a hot day in the rest of the Bay Area, but as we drove closer and closer to our final destination at Sutro Baths...
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Lindsay & Weston’s Sunflower Engagement Shoot

July 02, 2018 - One of our favorite things about working with lots of couples is that we always hear lots of great and unique ideas for...
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Chelsea & Branden’s Sweet Palo Alto Wedding

June 25, 2018 - Chelsea and Branden were married surrounded by family and friends in Palo Alto. Since family is important to them, they...
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Michele & Adrian’s Fairies and Dragons Wedding

May 15, 2018 - We could hardly contain our excitement when Michele and Adrian told us the theme to their wedding. I’m a huge Lord of th...
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Megan & Ray’s Family Engagement Shoot

May 07, 2018 - We absolutely love seeing couples that make each other laugh. A simple look will send the other one giggling, and it’s n...
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Kristy & Kevin’s Lighthouse Engagement

April 30, 2018 - Kevin popped the question at the Walton Lighthouse in Santa Cruz Harbor, so when we started planning their engagement sh...
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Aubrey & Shawn’s Historic Small Town Wedding

April 16, 2018 - Being a wedding photographer has brought so much to my life, including old friends! Back in high school, I was good frie...
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Shelby & Kevin’s Family Engagement Shoot

April 10, 2018 - We couldn’t help but smile as we saw Shelby, Kevin, and little Hudson heading towards us, hand in hand, at Lafayette Res...
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Kristina & Jirayr’s Aladdin Inspired Engagement Shoot

April 09, 2018 - We are huge fans of Disney (I don’t even want to think about how much money we’ve given Disneyland over the years!), so...
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Jennifer & Sean’s Flashmob San Francisco Wedding!

March 19, 2018 - A flashmob wedding? How cool is that!?! We were ecstatic when we heard Jennifer & Sean’s idea to show up at Cupid’s Span...
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Jennifer and Sean’s City Hall Wedding

March 16, 2018 - Jennifer and Sean love living in San Francisco, so they wanted their wedding to incorporate their favorite areas. So, th...
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Sheila & Chris’ Rainy Day Redwood Engagement Shoot

March 05, 2018 - Sheila and Chris woke up to heavy rain the day of their engagement shoot, but even that couldn’t put a damper on the day...
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Janice & Cody’s Sweet Coastal Engagement Shoot

February 20, 2018 - It was quite a blustery day in San Francisco when Janice and Cody arrived at the Land’s End Lookout to meet us. The beau...
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Highlights from 2017

January 09, 2018 - We have had a wonderful 2017 filled with so many amazing couples, families, and venues. We truly have loved sharing all...
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Behind the Lens, 2017

December 31, 2017 - James shooting at Sarah and Devon’s gorgeous wedding. We’ve had a wonderful 2017, and we are so excited for the next ye...
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Keilani & Sean’s Christmas Samoan Wedding

December 11, 2017 - We first met Keilani and Sean a year ago at their engagement shoot in Downtown San Jose’s Christmas in the Park. We inst...
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April & Gabriel’s Biker Anniversary Shoot

November 27, 2017 - It’s such a treat for us when we get to see our past clients again. We’ve been so fortunate to work with absolutely AMAZ...
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Ariel & David’s Film Noir Engagement Shoot

November 20, 2017 - We first met Ariel and David at another wedding back in 2015, so we were thrilled when we heard that they were engaged!...
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Caitlin and Tim’s Forest Adventure Wedding in Saratoga, CA

October 25, 2017 - Caitlin and Tim absolutely love the outdoors and adventure. After all, he proposed on top of Half Dome in Yosemite after...
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Melanie & Adam’s Winery Harvest Reception

October 16, 2017 - Melanie and Adam seriously give us wedding goals! After a stunning Hawaiian wedding on the beaches of Maui, the couple r...
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Allison & Thomas’ Vogue Downtown Wedding

October 09, 2017 - Allison and Thomas’ wedding looked like it was straight out of a bridal magazine! The beautiful and sweet couple exchang...
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Jen & Paul’s Art Museum Wedding

September 11, 2017 - When we first met Jen and Paul, we talked about how they wanted to do something unique and artistic. We started by plann...
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Fatima & Robert’s Wine Themed Labor Day Weekend Wedding

September 05, 2017 - This Labor Day weekend was unique not just for the record-breaking heat (it reached 114 degrees in Gilroy), but also for...
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Jessica & Aidan’s Sweet, Casual Garden Wedding

July 24, 2017 - One of the great things about shooting at the same venue is seeing how each couple can make it their own. Jessica & Aida...
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Stephanie & Jason’s Downtown San Jose Wedding

July 17, 2017 - We were immediately excited when we learned about the locations for Stephanie and Jason’s big day: the beautiful Hotel D...
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Jessica & David’s Romantic Nature Wedding

June 12, 2017 - Jessica and David’s beautiful day was at the historic Rengstorff House in Mountain View, California. They chose a romant...
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Lichy & Ken’s Wedding in the Golden Hills of California

June 05, 2017 - Lichy and Ken chose the stunning venue of The Ranch at Little Hills in San Ramon, CA for their gorgeous June wedding. Th...
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Jessica & Daniel’s Mad-Hatter Tea Party Wedding

April 24, 2017 - It was such a treat to photograph Jessica and Daniel’s Mad-Hatter tea party themed wedding in Napa Valley. Not only was...
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Sarah & Devon’s Rustic Estate Wedding – with Star Wars details!

March 13, 2017 - One of the sweetest stories we heard from this couple was that Devon immediately knew he had to be a part of Sarah’s lif...
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Jenna & Jack’s Sweet Winery Wedding – Complete with the Milky Way!

August 08, 2016 - After a sweet ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, Jenna and Jack created a beautiful wedding in the scenic Los Gatos hi...
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