>> April 26, 2012

HOME SWEET HOME

We are officially back in California after what was hands down one of the most inspiring trips Arash and I have ever taken together. We both felt like we were living out a dream, visiting cities we had always wanted to see. I can’t wait to share our photos — but first I have to try and sort through them all. A task in and of itself. So many great things to share! A big thank you to Alice Mahran for snapping this cute photo of us in Amsterdam. We feel so blessed to have met some amazing people while on our trip and experienced some of the most beautiful landscapes, can’t wait to share soon!

>> April 23, 2012

Eye Candy // 16

Eye Candy: something purely aesthetically pleasing, that is, pleasing to the senses.
Harper’s Bazaar, April 1965.

>> April 18, 2012

INSPIRED BY // Soft Pastels

images: jcrew // bhldn

>> April 16, 2012

hello from europe!

Just thought I’d pop in to say hello and let you all know we are doing wonderful so far! This trip has truly been a dream for Arash and I.We have been traveling for about 12 days now and loving it! We made our way through Liverpool, Amsterdam and Berlin so far and we have endless photos that I can’t wait to share soon. Today is our first day in Prague…and wow…so magical. We’ll be exploring the cobblestone streets for the next few days before heading to Switzerland. I’ll post more as I can, when I can…but you can definitely count on some europe posts very soon! If you want to follow our daily photo feed, check out my INSTAGRAM. Cheers!

>> April 16, 2012

EYE CANDY // 15

Eye Candy: something purely aesthetically pleasing, that is, pleasing to the senses.

>> April 11, 2012

David & Rachel // San Francisco Wedding Photographer

City weddings have a certain hora about them, a certain level of class and sophistication all on their own. San Francisco creates a fine backdrop with tons of unique venues to choose from and the Argonaut Hotel is one of those iconic SF spots. Rachel and David got married in the center courtyard right near Ghiradelli Square — super sweet. The red brick surroundings created a gorgeous palette of soft pink, which I love. One of the many unique pieces about this day was all the creative elements David designed for the wedding. From the programs, the invitations, the buttons and the cute little cupcakes in a jar — I was in design heaven. I’m a sucker for great typography and David’s designs brought such a sweet modern flair to the event; not to mention it made the day even more personal. I absolutely loved shooting this wedding because getting a chance to hang out with David and Rachel is like hanging out with old friends. They have such a contagious love for life and for each other, its inspiring.

Venue: Argonaut Hotel // Makeup: Chelsea Tapia, Hair of the Gods // Cake: Susie Cakes // Caterer: Argonaut Hotel // DJ: John Harris, QMEP // Dress: David’s Bridal // Flowers: Violetta Flowers // Grooms Attire: Calvin Klein // Wedding Bands: Dublin & Co Jewelers // Engagement Ring: David Clay Jewelers // Shoes: Badgley Mischka // Stationery: Paper – Paper Source // Graphic Design: David Rickles // Veil: Etsy – TessaKim Shop // Hair piece: Etsy – HeadFullofFeathers Shop // Wooden Time Capsule: Etsy – BostonStreetBoutique

>> April 9, 2012

EYE CANDY // 14

Eye Candy: something purely aesthetically pleasing, that is, pleasing to the senses.
Art by the infamous designer, Alexander Girard.

>> April 5, 2012

AWAY WE GO // EUROPE!

Today marks the first day of our 3 week-European adventure! Just before things get crazy with wedding season, we thought we’d take some time out for us. Although most of today will be spent traveling, Arash and I are both so excited to take some time off and explore cities we have kept on our wish lists for years.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND — our first stop where we’ll spend Easter weekend with my best friend, Danielle and her new fiancé, Michael!!! I’m super excited to celebrate with her and get to shoot a memorable Liverpool engagement session featuring the newly engaged duo.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS — After we spend the weekend with Danielle and Michael, we’ll fly to the Netherlands and stay in Amsterdam. I’ve had my eye on Amsterdam since 2003 and have patiently been waiting to see the canals, bicycles and the Red Light District (its not something you see everyday!). Another bonus about Amsterdam? I get to meet up with some local photographers for some collaboration! This is why social media is pretty much the best invention ever…when I posted that I was headed to Europe I was contacted by Sara and Alice, Holland-based photographers who I can’t wait to meet.
BERLIN, GERMANY — After Amsterdam we head to Berlin, Germany, for a some intense design inspiration. Berlin is home to a flourishing design and art scene and we both couldn’t be more happy to soak up the culture in Berlin — keep an eye out for an INSPIRED BY post, definitely.
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC — From Berlin we take the train to Prague, a city I don’t know too much about but have heard nothing but great things! Everyone who hears we’re headed there, gushes about how beautiful it is, and how much we’ll love it. They say its almost becoming the second Paris of Europe…can’t wait to see it!
INTERLAKEN & ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND — The last stop on our trip is Interlaken and Zermatt, Switzerland and although we’ll be taking an overnight bus from Prague to get there, its going to be worth it. Every single picture I’ve seen of Interlaken looks like its fake and Zermott is home to the Matterhorn so you can’t go wrong. Random fact: when I was in 4th grade, I chose Switzerland as my country report because my mom would always tell me about Switzerland and how special it is to her. When my mom was in her teens, she attended a boarding school there. How cool is that? My grandparents sent her to live in Europe and leave Iran at such a young age. I love that she has traveled so much and has seen so much of the world, guess the travel bug was passed down to me!

To say I’ll be documenting this trip as much as I can is an understatement. I feel as if I’m on a photo assignment, determined to soak up as much life and inspiration as I possibly can. Arash and I both have our gear ready…Europe, we’re coming for you!

>> March 30, 2012

Erin & Tom Engaged // Crissy Field

In typical San Francisco fashion, the fog rolled in and although it was one of the coldest weekends we’ve had in a while, Erin and Tom’s energy warmed up the shoot just fine. I love when I get to work with couples who are just so enamored with each other. Erin and Tom are just so in love, making it super easy to document and tell their story. We shot at Crissy Field, with the Golden Gate as our backdrop — add a little fog, and you get some pretty magical hues.