Palo Alto Wedding Faire

I'm so excited to participate in Brocade Wedding's Palo Alto Wedding Faire on August 29th. Michael Smolens with Second Sight Music will also have a booth where he'll be showcasing some of my images with his fabulous music. This will be my first show with Brocade, and I'm so excited to meet this fall's South Bay Brides! Come check us out at the Crowne Plaza Hotel from 11am to 4pm. Cheers!

Engagement Session on BART and at the Berkeley Marina

I just love engagement sessions. Especially ones like Yuki and Sam's! It's been over a month since this session but I just have to post a few of my favorites. I was thrilled when Yuki suggested BART as a possible location-- so cool! Apparently throughout their relationship there have been many trips back and forth between Sam's place near Rockridge and Yuki's in Walnut Creek. So, what a perfect background for their photos!








We found this awesome mural outside of the Rockridge station. Never mind that it's in front of a pretty nasty parking lot- remember, if the camera doesn't see it, it doesn't exist! :)





We drove over to the Berkeley Marina area afterwards. We also walked through Cesar Chavez Park and finished up our session on the Berkeley fishing pier. I had such a blast with Yuki and Sam--I can't wait till their wedding in September!

Engagement session at Lafayette Reservoir and Moraga, CA

Back at the beginning of May I photographed Lauren and Ted's engagement session at Lafayette Reservoir. I can't wait till their wedding in early July. I'll be working with Danielle Gallagher and just know that it will be fabulous. Lauren and Ted have known each other for most of their lives and they are just adorable together.





After spending some time in Lafayette we drove over to Moraga to capture some amazing views of Mt. Diablo and the golf course. This spot was considered for their ceremony site- but beautiful Piedmont Hall won out in the end.

Congratulations Lauren and Ted! See you in just a few weeks!

Wedding at Testarossa Winery, Los Gatos, CA

Over Memorial Day Weekend I had the honor of photographing Ali and Dan's absolutely fabulous wedding at Testarossa Winery in Los Gatos. I LOVE this location. The day started at the beautiful Cypress Hotel in Cupertino where the women were getting ready.









The "first look" before the ceremony
















I photographed Ali and Dan's engagement session last September at the Palace of Fine Arts and Baker Beach in San Francisco. One of these days I'm going to catch up on all my blog posts!! Until then here are a couple of my favorites from that session.



Congratulations Ali and Dan. You two were absolutely wonderful to work with!!!

Engagement Session at Spoontonic Lounge in Walnut Creek

A couple of weeks ago I met up with Deanna and Eric for their engagement session. I always encourage my clients to choose a location that has some meaning to them- and Deanna and Eric are the perfect example! Spoontonic Lounge in Walnut Creek is a super cool "speakeasy" style bar- and it just happens to be the place where Deanna and Eric met :) If I have the story straight, conversation between these two first started over a comic book at the bar. The rest is history! I can't wait until their wedding in June! Here are a few of my favorites from their session. Congratulations Deanna and Eric!

Christian's 3 month session- Teaser

Becky and Jeff's Engagement Session- A Peak!

Here's a quick look at a few favorites from today's engagement session in Pleasanton.. More to come!! :)

Matteo's 3 month session- A teaser

I had SO much fun this morning photographing 3 month old Matteo. What a cutie patootie! I photographed his mom and dad's wedding in 2008 and was thrilled to meet the little guy today. Here are a few of my favorites from the studio this morning.

***Bay Area Moms** Welcome Spring!!!

Winter and Rain are FINALLY beginning to make their way out this month-- It's time to schedule your spring family or children's portraits! Celebrate with 50% off the regular session fee of $195. Your $97.50 session fee can be used for a one to two hour session, regardless of family size. Sessions must take place during the month of March. Contact us for further information and to get on the calendar! 925-798-5804

***North Carolina*** Children and Family Portrait Sessions April 6-15

Hello to all of my Raleigh clients and friends! I'm now scheduling children and family sessions for an upcoming ten day trip to North Carolina. I will once again honor my 2005 Raleigh session fee of $125. You can also choose to take advantage of the "buddy" system for mini-sessions. Invite a friend! Simply schedule you and your friend's location sessions at the same site, on the same day, one hour apart, and you can split the session fee ($62.50 per family) We will also be scheduling sessions at Wrightsville Beach- dates TBA.

Don't know where to go? Here are just a few suggestions of my favorite places to photograph children and family sessions- I will likely be visiting several of these spots:

Oakview County Park, Raleigh -just off of Poole Rd. and the beltline, behind the Wake County office complex
JC Raulston Arboretum at NCSU, Raleigh -on Beryl Rd. just off of Hillsborough Street near Meredith College
Bond Park, Cary on High House Road between Cary Parkway and Northwest Maynard Road.
Historic Yates Mill, Raleigh 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd, 5 miles south of downtown Raleigh
UNC Chapel Hill Arboretum and campus
Wrightsville Beach

In home or backyard sessions are always encouraged as well. Be creative! Let us know if there is a place with special meaning to you.

As always, I recommend solid, neutral colored clothing in complementary tones for your family members.

Please give me a call at 919-272-4049. I look forward to seeing you all!