Happy New Year! Last month, on a gray drizzly day, we had a wonderful little group of photographers gather for the first Photography Foundations workshop. We talked about aperture and exposure and all kinds of technical goodness that captures light and turns it into photographs. Then all of the participants got to test out the…
All is quiet but for the Bulls and Knicks on the television. It’s a cloudy gray day, the temperature holding steady in the 50s, not a chance of snow anywhere in sight. It’s Christmas day in San Francisco. Christmas in California doesn’t really feel as festive as Christmas in a wintry wonderland, but this week…
I have been able to work with some of the most amazing couples this year. I’ve always loved photographing people in love, because it’s not as much about capturing my interaction with them as it is about getting them to interact genuinely with each other, and being able to capture that interchange. For all of…
2010 is coming to an end, which means it’s time to reflect over the past year. We kick off the “best of”s with portraits and headshots. Here are just a few of my favorites from the year. Click on the links or any of the images to visit the full posts. Musicians Flautist Sasha Launer…
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…
Workshop Dates Announced! Anna Wu Photography is hosting monthly photography workshops designed to introduce beginner photographers to professional skills and techniques. Get to know your DSLR, learn to optimize your composition and lighting, understand how to distinguish good pictures from great photographs, and have plenty of guided opportunities to put these ideas into practice. Part…
I drove through thunder and lightning the other day, braving my way through the chaos of downtown San Francisco to go buy a coat. The temperatures have begun to decline, and though it’s still warm relative to much of the country, the nights have chilled enough to bring out the sweaters and scarves, and yes,…
I’m very excited to announce two new beginner photography workshops right here in San Francisco! December 5 and December 18. Point & Shoot Class On Saturday, December 5, 1-3pm, I am offering a very basic photography workshop for anyone with any camera. Learn tips the professionals use to create photographs and not just snapshots! We…
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…
I’ve been reading a lot more in recent months. It’s one of the perks of self-employment. And I’ve been reading a lot of Dave Eggers recently. Tonight, I headed to the main library to meet him at an event. Unfortunately, I was a tad bit late. By the time I arrived, the talk had already…
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…
Their friends and family gathered in the beautiful park, and they sat surrounded by trees overlooking serene blue waters. Hilary glowed in the sunshine, her dress understated and romantic, and she stood with her groom, relaxed, smiling. Together they walked down the aisle and stood beneath the chuppah, a simple wedding canopy with gauze for…