Kathryn and Chris could not have been more perfect. There’s something about shooting a maternity session, an inexplainable joy and anticipation that is so real. I got a glimpse of what it would feel like to share that kind of bond and to look forward to the next season in life. Kathryn made being pregnant look so easy! Baby Kingston is one lucky little guy — its was so evident just how much Chris and Kathryn loved him. A big thank you to On To Baby for featuring this session, check out the feature to see even more.
Featured! MF Magazine // Nojan & Nella
Styling was done by Hasti from Mode Bay Area, makeup by Asal Beauty. Check out the feature at MF Mag here.
bay area engagement photography // Kai & Yaxi, San Francisco
Cupcakes from Kara’s marked the date of their upcoming wedding, izzy soda, pinwheels and balloons — Yaxi is a lover of the little details, like me! Yaxi and Kai came out to SF from Houston to shoot in the city they both love and miss since moving out to Texas. They met at UC Berkeley where their story began and despite the crazy SF weather, we had such a great time shooting and laughing…and laughing even more.
bay area engagement photography | Lacey & Mike
wedding photography, chico | Katie & Kevin {married}
Katie and Kevin got married in Chico, at the home where Katie grew up. It was the perfect backyard wedding filled with tons of friends and family who adored both Kevin and Katie so much. Katie and Kevin were drawn together through their love for traveling the world and discovering new places and people. So naturally their wedding followed a travel theme. The decor was filled with vintage postcards and each area in the backyard highlighted a different country they have traveled together. Each guest also wrote them a little love note on one-of-a-kind vintage postcards from the 1920, 30 and 40’s which made for such great keepsakes from their day. Love that idea! It was really special to be a part of their day, from the ceremony at the church to what was shared during the toasts, there were multiple times where I had to air out my eyes and catch a tear or two. You know, there are some couples you meet and you can tell, instantly, that they were just meant for each other? There’s no denying that these two were meant to be!
Makeup: Cassandra Hanggi http://www.cassandrahanggi.com/, Hair: Olivia James Hair Salon, Cake: Shaleen Hoff, Caterer: Sandra Sage of Sage Catering- sandra1sage@yahoo.com, Cinematography: Angie Bohlander, Coordinator: Ashley Walcher, Dress Designer: Casablanca 1999, Flowers: Pam Young from Cambray Rose http://www.cambrayroseflorist.com
bay area wedding photography, Mandela & Tim {married}
There aren’t enough words to describe how much fun it was to document this wedding! Mandela and Tim are two creative souls who’s personalities and heart could be felt all throughout this rustic, creative and oh so fun outdoor wedding. When I first met them, I could see how much they loved each other and after hearing their vows to each other, it was evident to everyone how much they are meant to be! Their passion for photography drew them together and their fun loving hearts are so wrapped up with each other. 
The ladies from Enjoy Events Co. blew me away yet again with their creative details and little DIY elements. Emily and Megan, I love you both! Corals, pinks, yellows and blues highlighted the day so beautifully with fabric ribbons that framed the ceremony and also brought the barn for the reception to life! There was so much to capture, it was a dream to shoot. So great to see such creative talent in the wedding world…here’s to many more collaborations!
If you loved all these details you MUST check out Enjoy Events Co….my amazingly talented friends who are the creative brains behind all th
is DIY. We absolutely LOVE collaborating together so we thought what better way to that than to create some ridiculously awesome deals through the 100 Layer Cake Pop Up Shop?! So if you or anyone you know is getting married next year and you are just as in love with pretty little details, creative elements and an overall unique wedding, check it out on sale now!
bay area portrait photographer | Ida Mae, Nino + Nico
Ida Mae and Nino got married years ago and never had a chance to do a session or photograph their wedding. Fast forward a few years and add adorable baby, Nico…and you get the perfect opportunity to photograph their new lives. Nico is the most adorable little boy, so smiley and sweet. Nino and Ida Mae have such a unity and love between them, it was so inspiring to spend the day with them!
bay area lifestyle photography, sf | Arody & Piero
For their anniversary, Arody and Piero came to San Francisco from Mexico to see the sights and experience the city and all its quirky flair. Their love is so real they wore their hearts on their sleeve. I loved that. They have this love and joy between them, like old friends who have so much passion for life and for each other. Once in a while you meet people who you have an instant connection with, something inexplainable. Arody is a photographer too, who also studied graphic design and by the end of our session we decided we’re pretty much twin souls. As the three of us spent time together, Piero would just laugh because it was so crazy how much the two of us had in common…its moments like this and people like Arody and Piero that I seriously thank God for what I get to do. This was so much more than a session, it was a meeting of friends and a display of love that truly left a footprint. 
Scene Magazine Editorial and Cover
I had the honor of shooting the fall fashion spread for Scene Bay Area at the most gorgeous estate and had a chance to work with some pretty talented people. Styling: Hasti from Mode Bay Area, Makeup: Asal from Asal Beauty, Hair: Amanda Silva and Marissa deLory from VE Salon, Models: Amanda, Britney, Breanne, Sarah and Victoria from HMM Model Management and my ever so talented assistant Sogol Navai.
bay area portrait photographer | Angie’s Bridal Shower
Now these bridesmaids know how to throw a modern San Francisco shower! Angie’s bridesmaids put together a super cute, modern bridal shower. I loved all the greys, pinks and whites. So much DIY decor, flowers from SF Flower Mart, white milk glass vases, bud vases that held the menu cards, custom printed chopsticks, game cards, and such yummy food from hello, good bite. .
Caterer: hello, good bite. // Floral Design: SF Flower Mart // Vases: Ebay // Cupcakes: Love At First Bite
