I’ll never forget the first time I talked to Danielle on the telephone about their wedding. Within a minute or so, I felt like I was chatting with an old friend and I knew that I *had* to photograph their weddings. We weren’t sure if we would be able to fit an engagement session in before their wedding in early May, but I’m glad I was able to make it down to the Laguna Beach, CA area to photograph these two.
Danielle and Kris are getting married in Lake Tahoe, CA at Chinquapin. They’re both really into snowboarding and Danielle has a cool, artsy job like me! I’m always humbled when working with other photographers, artists, musicians, creative directors, designers and the like. It means a lot to me that they trust and believe in my vision. Needless to say, these two are in love and I can’t wait to photograph their wedding in Tahoe. Enjoy.

Lisa and Scott are the ideal clients. Lisa contacted about a year before their wedding, Scott is named Scott, we met on Union St. in San Francisco, CA, they’re really cool, they were still ironing their clothes when I showed up for the e-session (which lets me know they’re human like me), Lisa is a teacher, Scott does something cool in consulting and helping people make money, Scott has radical skis that I’m envious of, Lisa makes funny faces at Scott all the time and I think I laughed 93% of the engagement session.
It is truly a delight to be working with such splendid people. Their wedding will be at a quaint church in Tahoe City, CA and reception at the brand new Ritz Carlton Highlands at Northstar Lake Tahoe in Truckee, CA. I can’t wait.
We started photographing at Fort Point in San Francisco, CA under the Golden Gate Bridge and then headed over to Chrissy Field and the Presidio. One of the spots they chose is where Scott actually proposed while they were out on a jog. It was really special to photograph while they both shared the story (it is always fun to hear *both* versions). The reactions were priceless. June is going to be a little more beautiful in Lake Tahoe, CA due to these too. Here are some frames from the day. Enjoy.

I’ve had the distinct privilege of photographing at many beautiful locations throughout Northern California and beyond, but none will ever top the weddings I’ve photographed at Yosemite National Park, CA. Rob Her of Enlighten Images had me along for this one last summer and I truly enjoyed myself. The wedding ceremony was held on the meadow outside of the Awahnee Lodge in the Yosemite Valley. With views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls and El Capitan, it is truly a breathtaking place to photograph a wedding. Here is a storyboard that I put together from Jeff and Jayne’s wedding. Thanks Rob for having me out. Enjoy.

My brain is full, my heart has been touched, I love my friends more, I’ve made new ones, I shed a tear while in a classroom (thank you Elizabeth Messina, I shed another tear while in a classroom (thank you Jonathan Canlas), I photographed a lovely couple, I’m now really behind on work, I missed my family, I’m glad to be home.
My art and my business are blessed and I’m glad to be on track this week. Here is a photograph from Vegas. Enjoy.

Info:
Canon 5D MarkII
Canon 45 2.8 TS
ISO 200 1/160th at f2.8
Manually Exposed from our room a the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV

I photographed an awesome wedding in Punta de Mita, Mexico but I also had a chance to photograph a lot of personal work. Here is a frame that I made. Enjoy.