Malia and Alex, Palace of Fine Arts | San Francisco, CA

Malia and Alex, Palace of Fine Arts | San Francisco, CA

Golden hour session for Malia and Alex at The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA (a must visit spot!)

Black Sands Beach Anniversary

Black Sands Beach Anniversary

What better way to celebrate a year of wins, losses, challenges, accomplishments, disagreements, and love.

Beth // James Above the Clouds | Mt. Tamalpais, Marin

Beth // James Above the Clouds | Mt. Tamalpais, Marin

Beth James Band are in Indie duo that hail from Austin, Texas and stopped in San Francisco for our session atop Mt. Tam before driving up north for their Northwest Tour.

Sunrise Yosemite Elopement

Sunrise Yosemite Elopement

Talk about a dream session! I've been wanting to shoot my first elopement for SO long, I've done several styled elopements, but this was admittedly my first real elopement.

Emily + Jason Wedding | Berkeley, CA

 

Emily and Jason got married a few weeks ago at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley which overlooked the entire Bay Area. Their ceremony was short and sweet with the beautiful sweeping view as the backdrop. They transitioned into cocktail hour that glowed from golden hour. Their wedding was catered with UNLIMITED ice cream, and they did a "first scoop" instead of cake cutting. They ended the night with dancing, surrounded by their closest friends and family.

These two have been together for ten years, and are parents to two cats, and a dog, Tibbers, Luna, and Dino. I grew up with Emily in church and went to the same high school as both Emily and Jason. It was an honor to be able to capture this extremely kind and loving couple's special day.

 
 

Venue: Lawrence Hall of Science  •  Catering: Miraglia Catering
Ice Cream: Ici Ice Cream   •   Hair/Makeup: Minnie Cao
Florals: Fractal Flora   •   DJ: Quantum Party Production

 

May Flowers Bring May Allergies

May Flowers Bring May Allergies

Even though we didn't get a super bloom this year like we did last year, that didn't stop me from searching for this year's poppies. Had to pleasure of having a fellow photographer, Adrienne, kill it in front of the camera.

A Field of Mustard

A Field of Mustard

And by mustard I mean allergies. The East Bay is BLOOMING with mustard everywhere, along the hills, the sides of the freeways, and everywhere in between. Stephanie and I shot this beautiful floral maxi from Windsor.

A Rooftop Valentine's Day

A Rooftop Valentine's Day

Another lovely session with Stephanie, this time top atop her apartment's rooftop in San Francisco, seriously a dream come true. She had a view of both downtown and the Golden Gate Bridge, and it was only appropriate to have a glass of wine amongst all the views

Point Reyes Senior Session

Point Reyes Senior Session

I had the honor of taking the beautiful (inside and out) and talented Megan's senior portraits. We spent the afternoon driving to Point Reyes, with fingers crossed for some overcast weather to make for some moodier coastal shots.

Sand Dune Elopement

Sand Dune Elopement

Models: Ally + Christian
Florals: Blissful Blossoms Rentals: Avenue Twelve Rentals Dress: LuLus
Makeup: Alex Evans Hair: Rece Evans
Photography + Styling: Sarah Ching

Santa Cruz Flower Field Senior Session

Santa Cruz Flower Field Senior Session

I photographed Stephanie’s senior portraits in Davenport, along the 1, just 15 minutes north of Santa Cruz. We chased the sun along the cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Oak Forest Bridal Session

Oak Forest Bridal Session

Model: Marissa Dress: Urban Outfitters Makeup + Hair: Sandy N
Florals: My Boyfriend and I (lol) from Trader Joes
Location: Los Osos Oaks State Natural Reserve Photography + Styling: Sarah Ching
Chiffon draping tutorial at the bottom!

Magical Equestrian Senior Session

Magical Equestrian Senior Session

I had the pleasure of shooting Allison’s senior portraits a couple weekends ago at Lake Natoma with horses, Julie and Nash. Allison is graduating this spring from UC Davis with a degree in Communications.