Mecona, Alex & Journey | A Fall Family Session at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, California
I first came into Mecona's world through her aunt's wedding — a stunning celebration at Grand Island Mansion in California that I'll never forget. When Mecona reached out for family photos at Lake Chabot with her husband Alex and their little one Journey, it felt like a natural continuation of something that started with family and stayed with family. The lake at golden hour delivered.
Baby Bryce Makes Three: A Family Session at a Winery in Napa Valley
I've known Danika for over twenty years — she is my best friend's little sister, a middle schooler when we first met, and watching her grow into the woman and mother she is today is one of the quiet joys of my life. Getting to photograph her, Brandon, and baby Bryce at Far Niente Winery in Napa Valley — the same winery where I photographed Kevin and Amy's wedding portraits made it the perfect full-circle moment.
Redwood Courtyard Vows & Far Niente Sunset | Kevin & Amy | Napa Valley Wedding Photographer
I've known Amy since she was in middle school. Watching her walk through that redwood courtyard at St. John's Lutheran in Napa — the church where she went to school, with her dog in the front row and Kevin waiting at the end of the aisle — was one of those moments I felt all the way through. And then we got a day-after session at Far Niente Winery, and it just kept getting better.
Baby Number Two | Andrea & Deion's Maternity Session | Westwood Hills Park Napa Valley
Some clients become something more than clients. Andrea and Deion are that for me. I've photographed their engagement, their wedding, their first maternity session, and now this — baby number two on the way, their daughter holding her mama's hand on a trail at Westwood Hills Park in Napa Valley. Some things you just don't take for granted.
The Edge of the Pacific | A Maternity Session at Sutro Baths
Keshiia and Kevin chose one of San Francisco's most iconic and atmospheric locations for their maternity session — the ruins of Sutro Baths at golden hour. Crumbling stone, tidal pools, crashing waves, and warm late-day light made for a session that was equal parts romantic and moody. Baby is almost here, and these two are more than ready.
Electric, Joyful & Completely Unforgettable | A Wedding at Bloc15 | Oakland
A stunning ceremony in front of floor-to-ceiling colorful canvases, an epic outfit change to a sheer lace embroidered jumpsuit with gold glitter boots, Chef Marky D in attendance, Steve Kerr on the dance floor, and a crowd that came to celebrate and never stopped. Camille and Azkia's wedding at Bloc15 in Oakland was one for the books.
Pirate Punk & Peacock Feathers | A Music Festival Wedding in the Mendocino Woods
Ancient redwoods, black wedding gowns, dark cascading bouquets with peacock feathers, multiple live bands including the groom's own pirate punk folk band, and a campfire that lasted well into the night. Amy and John's gothic music festival wedding in the Mendocino woods was one of the most singular, joyful, completely unforgettable days I've ever had the privilege of photographing.
Making It Official | A Wedding at Grand Island Mansion | Walnut Grove, California
Jessy and Anna have been together for years — and when they finally decided to make it official, they did it right. A stunning Filipino lesbian wedding at the Grand Island Mansion in Walnut Grove, California — lush gardens, cascading fountains, extraordinary florals, and a dance floor full of people who had been waiting a long time to celebrate these two. Worth every single second of the wait.
A Sparkly Vineyard Wedding in Napa Valley | A Family Property Wedding | California
I met Lily when I was seventeen years old. We had Portland adventures, a trip to Belize, and years of friendship that brought us here — a vineyard on her family property in Napa Valley at golden hour, bubbles floating through the light, a lace gown that caught every ray of it, and the most perfectly herself bride I've ever had the honor of photographing. This one meant everything.
From BottleRock to the Altar | A Wine-loving Napa Valley Wedding at The Mansion
A backyard ceremony, a Napa trolley ride, and an after party at one of the valley's most exclusive spots — complete with a live band, a legendary pool table, and a whole lot of joy. Greg and Mikayla's Napa Valley wedding was the kind of evening you don't forget.