Tulle, feathers, diamonds, lace, and the freedom to play on 175 acres of gorgeous property? It was a dream. Editorials are one thing I love shooting and getting the opportunity to do one with a wedding theme…I obviously LOVED it. Here are some of my personal favorites from the shoot. There were so many to choose from and even more in the Spring Issue so be sure to check it out.
Shot on location at Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga
Stylist: Hasti Kashfia, modebayarea.com
Hair: Amanda Silva, VE Salon, Campbell, vesalon.webs.com
Makeup: Asal, asalbeauty.com
Models: Breanne, Melissa, Tasha and Justin from HMM/Halvorson Model Management
a behind the scenes: me, hasti and asal doing what we love!
Every time I head into San Francisco I get this overwhelming feeling of city life and I dream about what it would be like to live right in the heart of it all. I imagine an apt with gorgeous city sun shining through, exploring the little cafes and shops on the weekend, feeling so small around the giant buildings all around, and soaking all the inspiration that lives in the in between. Meeting Layla and Tom at their apt, picking out some fun outfits to wear, and exploring the city with them was so much fun! They are the the quintessential San Francisco couple, living in the heart of beautiful SF. Layla is super inspired by architecture so finding a spot to photograph was no problem! She had her list of city gems and we drove around and captured their story. They couldn’t have been sweeter and 10 minutes into the day, I felt like I’ve known them forever. Can’t wait for the wedding!
One of my favorite parts about shooting weddings are all the pretty details that add that special spark to the day. I can’t get enough…I’m drawn to all the details and sometimes have to tell myself to stop! Like a great accessory, the details at the wedding can honestly make or break the overall look. Like wearing a plain tank top and jeans and adding an amazing necklace and bracelet to take the whole look from drab to fab. Maybe that’s why I’m so drawn to the little details in the day because I have a huge love for accessories and believe that style comes in small packages. The same applies to weddings…all the little pieces have to come together to create the full story of the day. The images I share with you here are some I captured from a wedding I shot with Jose Villa in Napa, CA.
I’ve never seen a couple more in love than these two. The moment I met Irene and David I could see it in the way David looked at her and the way Irene would glance back at him. They have a sweet sweet love for each other and this wedding was such a celebration of that. Their family and friends were so warm and welcoming, there were times where Arash and I had to take step back and remind ourselves that we’re working…they treated us like family too! From the set up, decor, catering, and music their friends and family went the extra mile to be a part of it all. The Rengstorff House is truly a hidden treasure, tucked away in the brushes of Shoreline Park. Its such a great place to get married and explore! There were so many great spots to shoot and so many great details in the house itself. The adorable bird cake toppers were probably my favorite thing ever and the lanterns and autumn flowers against the backdrop of the house made for a perfect backyard wedding. If you want to see more from their wedding, be sure to 
JT & Ann Marie’s wedding had unique touches sprinkled throughout the day. From a twitter #hashtag to track all the wedding festivities to an entourage of classic cars and JT’s magenta kicks, it was one of my favorite weddings to be a part of, for sure. Everywhere we traveled, the caravan of classic cars were to sure to turn heads and create a warm welcome at every stop. I had the honor of meeting and assisting San Diego photographer, Chaz Cruz who is super cool and super talented. We had such a fun time hanging out with JT, Ann Marie and their bridal party and family. With everyone I interacted, I could feel the love for these two; there was such a strong bond between everyone. It was beyond evident, too, to see how much JT loves Ann Marie. At every mention of her name before the wedding, he would get this look on his face as his eyes would swell with tears. It was her card to him that really set him over the edge and I think I had to hold back tears myself as he read her note to him before they walked down the aisle. Ann Marie has one of the most contagious and electric smiles you have ever seen, she has such a sweet spirit and is truly a classic beauty inside and out. It is obvious why these two have fallen truly madly deeply. 
