Wedding Photos: Cynthia & Guillermo (Hayward, California)

I get to witness some very special moments, thanks to my photography. This was a private wedding ceremony, held in a local park on a quiet morning. There was such joy in this ceremony and the journey of these two together. Afterwards, we spent some time wandering and exploring the park, letting these two enjoy their first few moments as Mr. and Mrs.

Wedding Photos: Anastasia & Ben (San Francisco, California)

What a wedding! Anastasia and Ben chose San Francisco for their destination wedding (traveling all the way from Australia), telling me they had always wanted to visit this area. That is such a special way to see a city and celebrate such an important event at the same time. They chose San Francisco City Hall for their ceremony, which is an absolutely beautiful building, with a reception at the Marines Memorial Club. Everyone involved was so excited to celebrate the bride and groom on their wedding day and it was a pleasure to spend a day among such sweet people.

Ceremony venue: San Francisco City Hall
Reception: Marines’ Memorial Club
Flowers: Farmgirl Flowers

Wedding Photos: Emily & Joe (Livermore, California)

As I was getting these wedding photos ready, I found myself wishing that I could go back and enjoy their day again. Emily and Joe are two of the sweetest people, full of laughter and so easy to be around. I had the pleasure of meeting these two when they first started dating (through my husband), so it was such an honor to capture and celebrate their wedding day alongside them. Congratulations again!

Venue: Wente Vineyards (Livermore, California)

Wedding Photos: Nicole & Georgios (Sausalito, CA)

Everything about this wedding was unique and interesting, which makes for an awesome set of final photos. I was honored to be invited to capture such an intimate wedding in such a breathtaking location. The rain held off for most of the wedding day, but the ceremony location was blanketed in fog, giving a surreal feeling to a lot of the photos. Beautiful and unforgettable!

Lodging/Cocktail Hour: Marin Headlands Hostel
Ceremony: Point Bonita Lighthouse (Sausalito, California)
Reception: Sausalito Seahorse (Downtown Sausalito, California)

Wedding Photos: Katie & Jake (Livermore, California)

I enjoy how unique each wedding is, especially when a couple puts so much of their personality into their special day. Katie and Jake’s engagement photos were full of locations that told their story and their wedding day contained so many touches that were special to them. They had a sunny day for their October wedding in Livemore, California and I got to second-shoot for my friend (and talented photographer) Renee from Renascent Photography.

Wedding Photos: Paige & Richard (Danville, California)

After a fun engagement session, I was looking forward to spending a full day with Paige and Richard, capturing their wedding day. Of course it was an awesome time! From spending time with the girls getting ready, all the way to the s’mores before the night was over, it was a great day. Their venue was absolutely beautiful, and so great because it was, literally, right in the family’s back yard. There were tons of little touches that I couldn’t help but appreciate as I caught them throughout the day – all the personalized bits and the handmade items made me smile and showed how much care was put into this wedding day.

Congratulations to you both!

Dress: from DoriAnne Veils
Hair: Amber Normann (bride’s sister)
Makeup: Maya Livesay (bride’s cousin)
Bridesmaid dresses: Lulus
Groom & groomsmen suits: Men’s Warehouse
Cake: Katrina Rozelle
Wedding coordinator: Tracy Pipkin
Guitarist: Mike Williams
Flowers: Gigi’s Florist
Engagement ring: Derco
Groom’s ring: Etsy
The S’mores bar and arch built by: Rob Normann (bride’s father)
Caterer: Dave Chapman

Wedding Photos: Taylor & Cameron (Fairfield, CA)

Fairfield Wedding Photography As you can tell, the girls were definitely having a great time during our bridesmaids portraits. I love the personality and fun!

Venue: Vezér Family Vineyard – Blue Victorian
DJ: DJ Talley (Doug Talley)
Bride’s hair: Lindsey Koutz / So Lavish Salon
Bride’s makeup: Roxanne Sconza / Mary Kay Skincare & Cosmetics

Wedding Photos: Natalie & Matt (Brentwood, CA)

Such a fun day for Natalie and Matt! We first met up to discuss their wedding over a year before the date, so it was a fun to see all their planning and waiting come together for their big day. Family is a big part of their lives and this day was no different, as most of their bridal party and attendants were family members. This made the day sweeter, since they were sharing another big event as they tied two families together.

You’ve seen them before at their engagement session, now enjoy the big day!

The bride is a trained dancer, so the first dance as husband and wife was a beautifully choreographed treat for their guests.Since she’s part Hawaiian, the bride surprised her groom (and guests) with a hula, danced with her aunts.

Venue: Wedgewood at Brentwood Golf Club
Dress: Alfred Angelo, Disney Fairytale Collection
Tuxedo: Verano Wang at Men’s Warehouse
Flowers: Paula’s Family Florist
Hair: Sadi Poitras
Make-up: Veronica Cravalho and Ciara Skye
Bride’s rings: Shane Co.
Groom’s ring: DeVon’s Jewelers
DJ: Nickolas Lyons (Wedgewood)
Site coordinators: Nicole Wilson & Lisa Quinn
Catering: Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center
Cake: Gala Bakery

Wedding Photos: Ashely & Ryan (Eugene, Oregon)

What a pleasure to join Ashley and Ryan on their wedding day in Eugene, Oregon. It was a beautiful summer day, full of laughter and so much love. I second shot this wedding, alongside Renee of Renascent Photography, and spent a bunch of my time that day hanging out with the guys while they got ready. So much fun to spend some time shooting a wedding from a bit of a different perspective!

Venue: Sweet Cheeks Winery (Eugene, Oregon)

Wedding Photos: Aymara & Kevin

This wedding was such a beautiful day, at an intimate woodsy venue. I got to meet Aymara and Kevin during their engagement session and was happy to join in on the fun of their wedding day. I was second shooting along side Renee of Renascent Photography and knew I’d be in good company with a sweet bride and groom and an amazing photographer.