this thing called Love.

Alessandra + Patrick | Carmel Valley

Delighted to photograph my college friend Patrick, and his wife, Alessandra's wedding in August 2012. (I'm backlogged with weddings and shoots but slowly catching up)...Their theme was adult camp in the woodsy campground of Carmel Valley where the light was soft and pretty. I absolutely loved their color palatte, and major major thumbs up (because i'm in Brazil where a thumbs up is as common as a wave) to the couple for planning their wedding totally DIY on their own. Incredible!! From the details to the ceremony to the flowers, it was absolutely beautiful. I'll be adding their wedding to my website shortly!

 

Margaux + Andres | Bottega Napa Valley

A little storybaord of hassie pix from Margaux and Andres wedding at Villagio and Bottega Napa Valley featuring an intimate and second wedding of the young couple (they first married in Spain!) and the reception was held at Margaux's father's restaurant, Bottega, in Yountville, Ca. Enjoy!

 

Style Me Pretty with Meg Smith Photography

With almost a year delay, I'm excited to share this gorgeous real wedding on Style Me Pretty (April 2012) in Northern California, as an associate photographer with Meg Smith Photography. Not only do I photograph weddings on my own but I am Meg's second shooter and I love working with her because of the sense of unity when we photograph together. When I work with Meg, I primarily photograph with my favorite film camera. We are a team, and always working towards creating the most beautiful pictures we can. Meg's work is gorgeous, and high sought after! Click on the link to see the storyboard. 

Durham Ranch Wedding by Meg Smith Photography

 

Summer bouquet

The wonderful thing about getting married in San Francisco in the summer is that it lends to classic and timeless or very creative weddings because the weather doesn't really dictate themed seasons like to the north in Napa/Sonoma. I'm sharing Jill's bouquet from a summer wedding back in June at the Oceano Hotel and Spa on the coast in Half Moon Bay. The weather was typical June gloom. Heavy fog settled in yet the colors of her bouquet shared so many colors to brighten the day. 

Brooke + Zarosh | Carmel Valley

Its been a very busy summer of weddings and travel. Next I'll be working on updating my website.

But first, here is Brooke and Zarosh, who married on Zarosh's mom's property in Carmel Valley. This wedding was just darling, from the obvious love between the two, and with a tight-knit guest list of just the closest friends and family. His mom is also an amazing baker, with a fabulous eye for design. She planned and decorated the entire wedding. From fresh farmer's market flowers, to beautiful sweets and good eats. I will add a gallery of their wedding on my website soon so you can see her delicious talents, and this gorgeous wedding.

Midsummer Wedding: Kristina + Jesse | Southern Massachusetts

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