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Point Lobos is spectacular. You can feel the ghosts of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston there. When Vina’ and Patrick wanted to shoot their engagement photographs there, I was like “Oh yeah!”. They are a gorgeous couple, and the beautiful scenery made for tons of great shots. I’m counting down the days to their wedding...
Alicia and Richard are some hip, stylish, law enforcement officers. They came up from Pacific Grove to take in some Santa Cruz flava for their engagement pictures. They’re getting married at the Frederick Olmsted designed Memory Garden in Monterey, with a chic reception afterwards at the Monterey Marriott.
Eric and Erika had a beautiful intimate wedding at the Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel, California. An amazing dinner at the Sardine Factory in Monterey was followed by a fun reception at a private residence right on Monterey Bay in the Pajaro Dunes. Mucho thanks to Donna Jett for her help coordinating the wedding!
Meet a cool couple, Sarah and Jeremy. They’re having a big beautiful wedding this Summer at the Hayes Mansion in San Jose. We headed down to Pelican Point Beach in Half Moon Bay, right below the Ritz Carlton, where they got engaged. Our session was a blast! That is, until Sarah broke out her Oakland...
Yes, these guys are that cool! Brittany & Justin, you were so much fun to shoot with. They chose Fisherman’s Wharf, and Customs House Plaza in Monterey- fabulous idea. Lots of old California charm, old adobes, beautiful gardens, with buildings going back to 1827. I seriously can’t wait to shoot their wedding, which will be...
John and Ashlee are so cool. Loved shooting with them, it was more like a fun friends hanging out conversation than an engagement session- we laughed the whole time! Shot all this in Old Monterey, Lover’s Point, and they brought their dogs! Very cute! Thanks so much for having me, guys, it has been a...
Don’t know if you’ll find two people as sweet as Karla and Andrew. I know, I have super cool clients, but these two are just so chill, laid back, and we had so much fun shooting around San Francisco. We hit Fort Point, Crissy Field, the Palace of Fine Arts, and points between. I am...
Ahhhhh, Jeremy & Gina’s wedding. What a sweet couple, so in Love. The Butterfly Church in Pacific Grove and Bayonet and Blackhorse GC provided the backdrop for their big day. Shout out to Jeff Nelson and his staff for the great service at the reception! What a great party! I loved the Polynesian singers and...
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