this thing called Love.

Between the moments

"This was love at first sight, love everlasting:

a feeling unknown, unhoped for, unexpected --

in so far as it could be a matter of conscious awareness;

it took entire possession of him, and he understood, with joyous amazement,

that this was for life."

-Thomas Mann-

 
This image was photographed during the bride & groom's reception, a wedding commissioned by friend and fabulous photographer, Meg Smith, in Sonoma, off the windy and picturesque Dry Creek Rd. The light was falling, and I just had to have them out in the vineyard for a couple quick pictures, so they wouldn't miss their dinner and I wouldn't miss the moment!

approaching spring

The winter weather in Northern California has faded as we welcome the approaching spring. This young couple was the dj and his gorgeous girlfriend of a wedding reception in the Napa Valley (photographed in the fall, but who would have known!)...just after sunset over the Mayacama hills. i love movements, textures, soft light, and dusk.

Lovebugs

Gorgeous evening at a secret Golden Gate Bridge spot...so secret i might not remember how to get there! This was an impromptu engagement sesh while at a going-away party for a mutual friend....