Sarah & Andrea Axtell | Twin Sisters | San Francisco Family Lifestyle Photography
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Sarah & Andrea Axtell | Twin Sisters | San Francisco Family Lifestyle Photography

This is one incredibly brilliant and beautiful sisterly duo! One a doctor-in-training, the other a lawyer-in-training; one brown eyed redhead, one blue eyed blonde. So Andrea and Sarah may not be identical, but they are still two of a kind, and yes– they’re twins! I was absolutely delighted when Sarah contacted me to do a…

Diana F+ | Lomography | Adventures in Film
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Diana F+ | Lomography | Adventures in Film

Have you met the Diana F+ and entered the giveaway? Now it’s time to see the camera in action. When you’ve become accustomed to technically perfect dSLRs, it’s both difficult and exciting to shoot film and not know what you’re going to get. So here they are– some frames and a glimpse behind the scenes…

Talya Lieberman, Vocalist | Lifestyle Portraits | Lincoln Center, New York
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Talya Lieberman, Vocalist | Lifestyle Portraits | Lincoln Center, New York

We’re beginning to make a habit of this. I fly to New York, Talya hops into town from Philadelphia, and we do a shoot. By now, Talya is a pro at modeling. She somehow makes this freezing cold winter day look like an effortless, fun, sexy shoot. There is a whole different set of photos…

Gina & David | Griffin Gate Resort | Kentucky Wedding

Gina & David | Griffin Gate Resort | Kentucky Wedding

What began as a chilly, frost-laden morning quickly warmed to perfection in time for the ceremony. All around were the golden tones of autumn, the impeccable green golf course, and a blue sky adorned with little artistic wisps of cloud. So in the bright sunshine, surrounded by the intimate gathering of friends and family, Gina…

Christopher Lewis, Harpsichordist | San Francisco Musicians Headshots
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Christopher Lewis, Harpsichordist | San Francisco Musicians Headshots

He is a charmer. Christopher is a modern harpsichordist on a mission to bring this Middle Ages instrument into the 21st Century. He’s a champion of modern compositions for the harpsichord. Ok, I have to say it. He wants to be the Justin Bieber of harpsichordists. I had a great time with Chris shooting at…

Melissa & Nori | Preservation Park | Oakland Wedding Photography

Melissa & Nori | Preservation Park | Oakland Wedding Photography

There is an almost magical feeling to seeing an empty venue hours before the main event. I walked through Preservation Park, the gorgeous morning light streaming through the trees and gracing the charming Victorian houses. The space was quiet, the rows of white chairs already set in anticipation of the event to come. A few…

Margaret & Eric’s Wedding | Argonaut Hotel | San Francisco Wedding

Margaret & Eric’s Wedding | Argonaut Hotel | San Francisco Wedding

All of the chairs with their matching white covers and navy blue sashes were placed in perfect rows. It was a simple, elegant arrangement set in the shade of the brick building, just slightly tucked aside from the chaos of Fisherman’s Wharf– tourist central, San Francisco. Throughout the day, Margaret and Eric were the calm…

Christine Tang, Vocalist | Michigan Musicians’ Headshots
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Christine Tang, Vocalist | Michigan Musicians’ Headshots

She has a bright, bold spirit and the vision and determination to make things happen. Christine is a teacher and a vocalist, and also a voice teacher. You might also remember her from the absolutely wonderful family session we did in Michigan back in August. This time, we met up in the suburbs of Indianapolis…

Kristen & Matt’s Wedding | West Hartford, Connecticut

Kristen & Matt’s Wedding | West Hartford, Connecticut

He stood in the reception hall surrounded by his friends and family and spoke of his new wife, his new marriage. He referenced wedding planning, often a notoriously stressful experience. But he smiled his passionate smile and declared, If wedding planning is a glimpse into the kind of marriage we’ll have, I’m going to love…

Seattle & Shang Chen
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Seattle & Shang Chen

If I just concentrate for a moment, I can conjure it all back. The amazing overlooks, late-afternoon blue skies, and the feeling of being in this beautiful city with no obligations– only an open day to explore and spend time with friends. Seattle has a vibe not unlike the Bay Area’s. Despite its gray reputation…

The Shay-Tang Family | Kirk in the Hills, Michigan | Lifestyle Photographer

The Shay-Tang Family | Kirk in the Hills, Michigan | Lifestyle Photographer

When I arrived, the house was buzzing with preparations for Lily’s big day. This was the day she would be introduced to solid food. But you have to think of solid as a flexible term. Solid like… soupy rice pudding. But food that’s not in a bottle is a big deal! We were all making…