Tuan and Daisy tie the knot! September 25, 2009

Daisy and Tuan tied the knot amidst a collective sigh of relief from friends and relatives, after being together for what seems like ages. They had one of those “it’s about time!” weddings. So what else can you expect but a seamless, perfect day where everything fell into place? The ceremony was touching. I was holding my breath anxiously, with my shutter finger poised just as I waited for Daisy’s tears to come during the vows. Years of shooting weddings had trained me to wait for it.  But they never came! Instead, her face beamed with happiness as her eyes met Tuan’s. As their glance met, I knew this was one of those marriages that would endure.

Here’s the SLIDESHOW.

Carol & Daniel, Cline Cellars Sonoma CA September 17, 2009

August 17 was the date, warm was the weather and perfect was the atomsphere. I couldn’t have asked for a nicer couple to have as my bride and groom. With a less then 40 guests, the event was very intitmate and heartfelt. There was tons of photos I call my favorites, so it was really hard to narrow it down.

And, OMG! It was a photographer’s dream to shoot in Cline Cellars!  From the vinyards, beautiful barrel room, the funky and famous red truck — we didn’t run out of places to shoot. After the ceremony, we went over to Sonoma Airport which had some WWII aircraft on display.  The groom is a plane freak so this was has his special request. And I obliged, big time! Loved every minute of it.

And of course, Carol was one of the most relaxed and loveliest brides I’d ever met, laughing it off when the couple inadvertantly held the “first look” in the hotel room and later, shrugging it off when wine spilled on her gown.

Menlo Park Presbyterian Church & Legion of Honor July 1, 2009

I covered this wedding with my friend Manus Chau a few weeks back. The day recorded temperature high of 100 that day, and while we were sweating like crazy – we captured some great images. Wilma and Jonathan were an absolutely stunning couple and we are honored to be part of their wedding day.

Happy, Happy! Joy, Joy + Nathan June 10, 2009

Sunshine! Happiness! Smiles abound! These three words (okey, four) best describe the vibe surrounding Nathan & Joy’s May 30 wedding. From the get-go, both bride and groom were incredibly calm and chill. This laidback attitude made for such a beautiful and relaxing fun day.  And as the celebration unfolded, the couple went around with a quiet content serenity which makes me fervently believe – yes, this marriage will last forever. Here are some of my favorites from the day. And check out the slideshow here: http://www.photograffiti.us/slideshow/nathanjoy/

Oh and for the curious – the fire truck just happened to be park where we shooting. Their love is on fire, baby!

A New Year, A New Leaf January 7, 2009

2009 marks a special year. I’m turning a new leaf. A page leaf, that is, in my life journal.

Staring 2009, I am officially an associate photographer of Claudia Akers Photography. For those who have followed my blog, I have done tons of weddings by Claudia’s side for the past two years. She’s been a great mentor and wonderful friend. I have been no less than flattered and honored to be hired as an associate photographer for this ultra chic San Jose boutique studio. Check out the website www.claudiaakersphotography.com for a sampling of my wedding and engagement work.

You can also meet us in person on January 11 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco for “A Modern Bridal Fair.”

Sir Francis Drake Hotel December 9, 2008

Sir Francis Drake Hotel is such a beautiful San Francisco landmark. I jumped at the chance to shoot a wedding there with Claudia Akers Photography. I was even doubly excited when I found out the wedding would be featured on the Style Network’s “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?” Such fun! It was really an honor to be part of Caitlin and Joe’s dream wedding.

Liz and Pat @ San Francisco City Hall November 5, 2008

Election Day Wedding! November 4 2008 may have marked the day we elected the first African-American President, (Yay Obama!) but another important event went down that day.  After hitting the polls in the morning,  two beautiful women Liz and Pat headed to the San Francisco City Hall to tie the knot. When they asked me to photograph their wedding, I was so honored to be part of their ceremony since November 4 *may* be the last day they could wed legally in the state of California. While we are still awaiting for the final results on Proposition 8 which could potentially ban and forfeit gay marriages, family and friends who witnessed their wedding are certain that their love and commitment will endure. Pat & Liz,  congratulations for standing up for you believe in and exercising your civil rights!

Here is a sneak peak for now. The highlights slideshow can be viewed here.

Being greeted by No to Prop 8 activists outside City Hall.

Channel 2 News and National Public Radio interviewed the happy couple after the ceremony.

Everyone’s jubilant that Pat and Liz tied the knot after 10 years of being a couple.

Liza & William @ Lincoln Oaks October 20, 2008

There are certain weddings that really make me love my job more than ever and last Friday’s wedding was one of them.  Liza and William made such a beautiful couple and their love cup was overflowing! It was an intimate affair of about 40 of their closest friends and family, held at Lincoln Oaks, a quaint bed and breakfast in Northern California. And despite it being “officially” autumn, the couple was blessed with beautiful weather. There are tons of great photos, but below are some of my favorites. You can view the entire slideshow here.

Santa Clara Mission & The Sainte Claire Hotel October 13, 2008

Here’s another October beautiful wedding that I shot alongside Claudia Akers of Claudia Akers Photography. The candlelight ceremony was soo beautiful. There’s something about those old mission churches that make the wedding ceremony so solemn and prayerful.

Leal Winery, Hollister CA October 5, 2008

Ah! The beauty of living in the Bay Area is that we have such awesome wedding venues! Case in point is Leal Winery, where I had the pleasure of shooting alongside Claudia Akers for the wedding of Connie and Mickee. The couple was absolutely gorgeous and so much in love.