bay area wedding photographer, cupertino, CA | Sareh & Rob

I’ve worn many hats in my day but never had I worn these two at the same time…until this wedding. Being a bridesmaid and the wedding photographer is quite the task but I have to say it was a special one. I had the pleasure of having Gladys Jem to second shoot with me so I can juggle my hats for the day. We had such a fun time and I couldn’t be more happy for Sareh and Rob. Throughout the wedding, I’d look around and everyone present was either dancing, laughing or just having a good time. We were surrounded by friends and family and danced our hearts out all night long! They make a perfect couple…to read more about their story, check out their engagement post. Until next time, I think I’ve retired my bridesmaid hat for a while now but I the photographer hat will not be coming off any time soon. Rob and Sareh, thank you for letting me share the day with you! I wish you both the very very best…can’t wait for what’s in store! Check out their slideshow for even more images from their wedding–
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Bay area wedding photographer | Mary’s Bridal Shower

Her eyes say it all don’t they? She’s a proud mama to a daughter who is getting married this weekend. Its moments like these that I just love, pure emotion captured. Mary is the oldest child, first to be married and the only daughter to Ora. This shower was such a celebration and this photo, to me, sums it all up. I have known Mary for years and can’t wait to stand by her side this saturday as she says her vows to Savva. The Iranian culture is very warm and friendly one and we know how to party…and from what I hear, the greeks are just as warm, just as friendly and know how to party just as hard. This shower merged the women of both cultures and what else was there to do but eat, open presents and of course…DANCE!

FEATURED! The Wedding Chicks

I met Amy and Jocey back in January at the Stylelab in Los Angeles and they are super sweet and super creative women who are behind the ever-so-inspiring Wedding Chicks. If you’re a bride-t0-be looking for inspiration you must check them out and add them to your daily read! They have tons of inspiration everyday including *free* downloads for invites and other really great ideas and print design details for your wedding. A big big thank you to The Wedding Chicks for featuring Sareh’s Bridal Shower. If you haven’t seen the feature, check it out here! Thanks again, ladies…hope to see you again soon!

EYE CANDY // 01

According the urban dictionary Eye Candy is: something purely aesthetically pleasing, that is, pleasing to the senses. Lately, I’ve been doing alot of designing. One of the major things I’ve worked on these past couple weeks is my 2011 packaging and brand makeover. Its been such an experience finding inspiration and creating something that is a reflection of ME. Being a designer actually makes it more difficult for me to create something that mirrors everything I see in my head. I thought it would be fun to post glimpses into what my brain is recording as inspiration…the things my eyes are drawn to…where I pull my inspiration from. Every day I find something new so I thought I’d share my monthly eye candy collection in order to inspire you and give you a peek into what goes on in this analytical brain of mine! Hope you enjoy!

burnt orange leather // vintage travel cases //funky yet exotic flowers // tights // olive green // sequins // moody portraits // an old photograph of my insanely stylish grandmother // coral red // photo proof sheets // colored envelopes// big hair // chunky sweaters and looped scarves // deep purple // san serifs and negative space // unique composition // wood grain // red lipstick // colored paint over black and white photographs // fashion editorials–always! // santa barbara // grey walls // faux fur

FEATURED! Forget Me Knot Weddings

A big thank you to Forget Me Knot Weddings for featuring Helen and David’s engagement session shot in SF. If you haven’t checked out Forget Me Knot Weddings…its a must…super cute wedding inspiration and such beautiful posts. Thanks Megan for the feature! Check out the blog here!

Happy Friday!

Wedding Invitation Suite

This invitation suite was such a fun project for me to work on. Not only because I love all things paper but because it was for my good friend Mary’s wedding later this month. Her wedding will be a beautiful blend of Greek and Persian cultures coming together. I know its going to be one huge party because both cultures are all about having a great time and keeping the dance floor packed all night long! The wedding will be formal so Mary wanted to have a custom crest designed for their invitations. Using the inspiration she had collected, I incorporated her wedding colors, green and purple, for the full set. I also decided to use really elegant pearlescent paper to bring an added formal feel to the invites. I love this paper because it adds a very subtle sparkle. The whole suite included the invite, reception information card, rsvp card and custom labels for the envelopes.

Bay Area Wedding Photographer, San Francisco, CA | The Callaways

Vanessa and Quinn got married at Fort Mason in San Francisco. It was probably one of the most gorgeous days in the city and one of my favorite places to shoot. I loved the old school feel of the chapel mixed in with the modern industrial feel of the buildings surrounding it. The reception was overlooking the water with gorgeous sunlight pouring into the large windows. The wedding, as a whole, had such a sense of warmth to it; you could feel the love in the room amongst all of their family and friends. The beauty that Vanessa carries with her is not only on the outside. She has such a peaceful spirit and I loved spending time with her especially right before she saw Quinn. As Quinn waited for her outside their hotel, she walked towards him in her gorgeous Monique Lhullier lace dress and the anticipation and excitement was rising; for all of us! I was so excited for them…to see them come together was as if they were never meant to be apart. Quinn loves Vanessa so much, you can see it in the way he looks at her. They are perfect for each other. Congratulations you two! To see more from Vanessa and Quinn’s wedding day watch the slideshow here!

Event Planning: Sally Steele Weddings // Ceremony& Reception Location: Fort Mason, San Francisco // Shoes: Betsey Johnson // Dress: Monique Lhullier // Makeup: Kenya Pusey // Hair: Ernie Sierra // Decorative Paper Accents: Papersource // Hair Accessories: Anthropologie // Catering: Miso Full // Rings: Reader’s Jewelers, Santa Monica
To view Vanessa and Quinn’s custom Wedding Invites click here to view the post

Featured! Inspired By This

A big thank you to the ladies over at Inspired By This PR for featuring Sareh and Rob’s engagement session. If you want to see the full feature on their blog, you can find it here! Make sure to sign up with Inspired By This for daily wedding inspiration, makes my inbox a little bit more interesting everyday. To see Rob and Sareh’s engagement session you can watch the full slideshow or check out the blog post!

Featured | The Brides Cafe

A big thank you to Janie over at The Bride’s Cafe for featuring me! Check out the post at the Cafe, here!

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