Elizabeth and Derek first stepped in front of my camera for their engagement session three years ago, with a little cameo from Stella the golden retriever too. Then they had a beautiful wedding at the Berkeley City Club two years ago. And now, we’ve reunited to welcome the newest member of their family, baby George….
Jessica and Andrew were certain about marrying each other, but they weren’t so sure they wanted a wedding. They thought they might just go to City Hall and get married. But their families convinced them to put together this little backyard celebration instead. And it was indeed still lovely, simple, and filled with their closest…
They were meant to be together, but they just didn’t realize it at first. They met ten years ago through mutual friends and even worked together briefly. But when they tried dating the first time, it just did not work. Luckily, they remained friends. And by the time they came back around to the idea…
One morning at 10:30am, I received a text from H asking whether I might be free that afternoon… he and S were eloping! Of course I dropped everything and excitedly joined in to document the day. Yes, it was kind of last minute, but also not. S & H have been together for eight years,…
It was so fun to meet up with Joyce and Keven for their family portraits, especially since I’ve photographed Joyce and Keven for their engagement, wedding, and maternity sessions, and now the two of them have become a family of three! We walked around Lake Merritt in Oakland and caught the best golden hour light…
What an joy to photograph the Sandhu family at their home in Hayward last week. I was honored when Gurkirpal contacted me wanting to capture some portraits of his family in honor of his wife and his 31st anniversary and his mother’s 91st year of life. I met them at their beautiful home in Hayward,…
I was in the Bay Area for most of December (minus a week in LA), so of course I indulged in the time at home by making things, seeing friends, and also preparing for Tiffany and Greg’s New Year’s Eve wedding! See some of my highlights below. And if you’re curious about my full 2017…
November! What a joyful month filled with wonderful gatherings with different groups of friends and the warmest sense of community. We start with a peek inside Brothers and Sisters, an adorable flower shop in Oakland. The Aesthetic Union, a shop next door to Tartine Manufactory. Sun and Elliot and their new baby boy visit San…
Welcome to the world, baby Harper! A big congratulations to Adrienne and Jenton, proud parents of their little boy, Harper. It’s such a delight to see these two transformed into parents, especially since I’ve photographed them through their engagement and their wedding. About a month after Harper’s birth, we met up at their home for…
I was in town for ten days of the tenth month this year! And in that time, I packed in some wonderful gatherings with friends, one last walking tour, and another craft day! We kick it off with a wonderful low-country boil at Cassie and Michael’s place. Shrimp! Sausages! Corn! Love it all and ate…
I was actually in town for the entire month of September! And I have the photos to show for it in this very packed post! Continuing previous themes, I went on a bunch of Oakland walking tours, held a craft day, attended a beautiful wedding ceremony, and checked out a bunch of museums and gardens. Let’s jump…
I was only in the Bay Area for the first week of August before taking off to the East Coast for the rest of the month, but in that first week I managed to visit two museums, go on a hike that ended in a wine tasting, and enjoy a few meals and meetups with friends….