Lisa & George’s Wedding at Viansa Winery, Sonoma
Lisa and George’s wedding at Viansa Winery in Sonoma featuring autumn hues, heartfelt moments, and an elegant, deep red palette. These two have a deep, unrushed, kind of adoration for one another, and it is so evident in every photo that they are just madly in love.
Joyce & Jonas’ Wedding at the Allied Arts Guild
At Joyce and Jonas's Allied Arts Guild celebration, a stunning Spanish-style venue in Menlo Park, 50 of their closest family and friends gathered for what felt like the most elegant garden party imaginable. With personal letters to each guest, emotional toasts, and a surprise Mr. Softee ice cream truck finale, their intimate wedding perfectly balanced sophistication with heartfelt moments that had everyone alternating between happy tears and joyful laughter.
Joe and Lisa’s family at the Cypress Tree Tunnel, Moss Beach
A joyful family session at Half Moon Bay's iconic cypress tunnel featuring five sisters and their parents. Natural moments and genuine connections against California's most dramatic coastal backdrop
Sarah & Justin’s Sonoma Winery Wedding
I’m so excited to share Sarah and Justin’s elegant wedding at the Barn at Harrow Cellars, featuring muted pink florals, dusty rose details and classic, timeless styling choices.
David and Hyein’s Downtown San Francisco Wedding
What a magical evening in downtown San Francisco! The way Hyein and David look at each other just radiates joy - the kind that makes everyone around them feel a bit lighter, a bit happier. Their celebration perfectly balanced the hotel's grand European architecture with their own modern romance, brought to life through soft pastel florals and feminine, elegant touches (those Dior shoes, though!).
Hansuh & Daniel’s Intimate Palo Alto wedding
Hansuh and Daniel hosted 25 of their closest family and friends at their intimate wedding in Palo Alto. Their ceremony at Grace Presbyterian Church was followed by a cozy lunch reception at Vesta restaurant, located in downtown Redwood City. Rich in personal significance, their day embodied true intimacy and closeness of community.
Summer evening family photos at Gamble Garden
This sweet family session at Gamble Garden has my heart so full! Monica and Jeff brought their girls (and their beloved pup!) to explore the grounds on a warm July evening in Palo Alto, and the resulting images feel like pure magic.
Family photos at Arizona Cactus Garden
Morning light filtered through the Arizona Cactus Garden in Palo Alto, during this multi-generational family photo session. Nicole and Mark brought their 10 month old daughter Kaia, home to the Bay Area from their current base in the UK. This photo session was with Nicole's family - her mom and her two brothers. The morning light added a fresh, bright vibe to these family photos.
Maternity Session at Gamble Garden, Palo Alto
Lareine chose the lush Gamble Gardens in Palo Alto for her maternity photo location. She wanted both a blend of posed maternity portraits, as well as some candids and posed family photos with her husband and two year old son. If you’re considering taking maternity photos in the SF Bay Area, I highly recommend Gamble Gardens as a location! It’s flat, well paved, and full of beautiful blooms especially in the spring and early summer months.
Family photos at Filoli, Khong and Linna
If you’re wanting to update your family photos with a garden background, look no further than Filoli in Woodside, CA. It’s the photo-perfect garden in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a family photographer, I rate it highly for its variety of backgrounds, large parking lots (the logistics matter), and flat, paved paths.
Family Photos at Filoli with the Roberts
Filoli is a top location for family photo sessions in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this session, we took some updated family photos for the Roberts, and their 2 year old Jane stole the show. Jane has so much energy and independence - from the confident stomp-stomp in her summer sandals, and the quiet examination of every pebble and stick in her path, to the decisive waves of her small hands telling us all where to stand (yes including me with my camera). I’m honored to contribute to the Roberts’ heirlooms and their family’s journey, and I look forward to seeing their future seasons of life.
Engagement photos at Crissy Field, San Francisco
When Kim first reached out, she mentioned that she loved how my photos captured the essence of the moment, in a romantic, dreamy way. I kept this in mind as we explored the west part of Crissy Field in the haze of the golden hour light. It was so easy to photograph these two — whether it was a simple prompt like “walk towards me holding hands” or a pose holding each other’s hands in front of the Golden Gate Bridge, they made every moment their own.
Wedding at Church of Nativity in Menlo Park and Los Altos History Museum
I had the pleasure of capturing Moonyoung and John's beautiful Bay Area wedding. The day began with a heartfelt Catholic ceremony at the Church of the Nativity in Menlo Park. The celebration continued with reception at the charming Los Altos History Museum.
Maternity photos at Montara State Beach - Sharon + Andrew
Sharon and Andrew’s beachside maternity photoshot at Montara State Beach, to celebrate a new and exciting season in their journey together as family. It was a gloomy and windy day, but it made these photos all the more majestic.
Graduation photos on the Stanford quad - Fine Art Graduation Portraits
San Francisco City Hall Civil Ceremony | Michelle & Hao
What better way to kick off 2024 wedding season with a classic San Francisco courthouse wedding with only your closest loved ones?
Michelle and Hao asked me to photograph their civil ceremony / courthouse wedding at the San Francisco City Hall, which would be attended by just 16 guests - only their closest family and friends were there to witness a new milestone in their journey together.
Maternity & family photos at Crissy Field, San Francisco
Dahee was eager to book a maternity/family photoshoot for her second baby. We chose to met at Crissy Field in the Presidio in San Francisco, as this location holds a lot of meaning for Dahee’s family. The splendid backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge also makes for an iconic background; after all, this baby is very much made in San Francisco.
San Francisco City Hall Ceremony Photos - Connie and Andrew
Connie and Andrew, high school sweethearts, recently tied the knot at San Francisco City Hall in a heartwarming civil ceremony. While they're planning a grander celebration down the line, they opted for an intimate gathering with close family and friends to witness their legal union at this iconic venue.
Marshall’s Beach Engagement Photos, San Francisco - Angela & Alex
Angela and Alex’s engagement photoshoot at Marshall’s Beach was one for the books. Pristine blue waters, warm coastal sun, and views of the Golden Gate Bridge. What more would you want in a classic, San Francisco engagement photoshoot?
Kim-Perez Family - Family Photos at the Arizona Cactus Garden
As expected from an event planner, Juliette and her family showed up in impeccable style. I couldn't help but admire the muted, neutral tones of their outfits, perfectly balanced when placed against one another but each could stand on its own and had a unique style. It was literally the gold standard for dressing for a family photoshoot.