Jennie & Josh eloped in Oakland city hall. They lucked out with a solid officiant that had a wonderful presence and dropped some nice wisdom about relationships. Who doesn’t need that!? The two mom’s flew out to take part in their special day as well and were giddy with how they had both lucked out. After the ceremony we went on a little adventure for portraits around Lake Merritt, Grand Lake Theatre and ending up things Sequoia Bayview Trail in Joaquin Miller Park. I got to see the couple’s awesome dance moves, eagerness to have fun and their burgeoning love. It was a great day. Enjoy!

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Jan 19, 2025

JENNIE & JOSH | ALAMEDA COUNTY CLERK-RECORDERS OFFICE | OAKLAND WEDDING

Jan 19, 2025

May 18, 2023

ALON & DAVE | SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER | SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL WEDDING

May 18, 2023

Alon & Dave’s beautiful love came together at a wedding in San Francisco’s majestic city hall. They even brought probably one of the coolest dogs ever in their chihuahua named Henry. In the middle of the ceremony some bureaucrat interrupted them and their County Clerk commissioner because they had their dog, that individual even called the sheriffs to intervene. It was pretty wild, and we all had a pretty good laugh about it. At any rate, the vibes were upbeat and we went out to Point Lobos and Sutro Baths for some portrait fun after the deed was done. Had an absolute blast with these dudes (and dog). Check out our adventure and the awesome photos we made together below.

May 18, 2023

Apr 14, 2023

ERIC + KATIE | SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER | SAUSALITO COUPLES SHOOT

Apr 14, 2023

Eric and Katie reached out to help commemorate an elopement during their visit to Sausalito. This couple was so easy going and fun to be around and never flinched whenever I gave them silly things to do as we adventured from the Golden Gate Market, down Bridgeway through downtown and ending in the Sausalito Yacht Harbor. Loved the range of romantic, silly and fun photos that we were able to capture together. A total blast was had. Enjoy!

Apr 14, 2023

Nov 15, 2022

ALEX & JOEY | CLIFT HOTEL | SAN FRANCISCO WEDDING

Nov 15, 2022

Alex and Joey got married The Clift Royale Senestra Hotel in San Francisco. It was a sweet natured affair with lots of fun. It is always beautiful to be surrounded by that loving energy. Their ceremony took place on the top floor. Awesome portraits were had out on the balcony overlooking a vast expanse of San Francisco, with a little fog coming in from the west. My wife was a champ in being there to pick us up after the ceremony, so we didn’t have to mess around with an uber/lyft, in going for a quick and efficient portrait session at Huntington Park, atop Nob Hill. Later the reception was back at the hotel. A touching reel of the couple as kids played for the party, and I’m not going to lie to you - I shed a tear. Their deejay was spinning vinyl and had impeccable taste and kept the grooves and the people going. It was really a treat to get to document their special day.

Nov 15, 2022

Apr 1, 2022

SEENA & TRACEY | SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL WEDDING

Apr 1, 2022

Seena and Tracey got married at San Francisco City Hall. Beforehand Seena got ready at their place in the Marina district; while Tracey set up shop at the Ritz Carlton. Everything was easy going, fun, with love emanating. Friends and family all came together later at city hall for super sweet wedding officiated by a good friend. They did their reception that evening at the hip Monroe SF. DJ Primo Pitino manned the turntables; bringing the crowd to the dance floor with his beautiful ear for music and fog machine. A lovely day.

Apr 1, 2022

Aug 10, 2021

NATALIE & BEN | PEDRO POINT HEADLANDS | PACIFICA COUPLES PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Aug 10, 2021

Photographed these two sweeties wedding a few years ago and they reached out wanting to take photos celebrating getting through the worst of the pandemic. They wanted to explore Pacifica’s Pedro Point and it was a joy documenting their relationship as it is filled with inquisitiveness to the world around them and a constant stream of intellectual and loving rapport. Check out our little adventure below.

Aug 10, 2021

Jul 30, 2021

LAUREN & LOREN | BODEGA BAY PHOTOGRAPHER | BODEGA HEAD ENGAGEMENT

Jul 30, 2021

It was a foggy day up in Bodega Bay, but the special love of Lauren and Loren definitely shined through. They brought Gypsy their adorable chihuahua they adopted during the pandemic along as well. We adventured around the Bodega Head trail and just let their unique relationship do the talking. Enjoy these cute photos.

Jul 30, 2021

Aug 4, 2020

TED & SHAHIRA | SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER | BATTERY GODFREY ENGAGEMENT

Aug 4, 2020

Ted and Shahira’s love glowing at golden hour atop the Batteries overlooking the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands. Behold below the fold.

Aug 4, 2020

Apr 1, 2020

JIA + VIVI | OAKLAND PHOTOGRAPHER | CITY HALL WEDDING

Apr 1, 2020

It’s always a beautiful thing being a part of these intimate weddings and Jia and Viv’s Alameda County Clerk’s office elopement in Oakland was no exception. After the ceremony we headed on a mini adventure around Lake Merritt. The sweet and playful love of these two cuties shines through.

Apr 1, 2020

Oct 19, 2019

SEENA & TRACEY | SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER | ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Oct 19, 2019

Seena and Tracey’s special love, fun and goofiness on display on an epic engagement photography adventure below. We explored the Palace of Fine Arts, the hills of Pacific Heights and below the canopy of Lover’s Lane in the Presidio. It was an epic session. Check it.

Oct 19, 2019

Sep 24, 2019

JAMIE & JOSH | SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER | LANDS END SUTRO BATHS CRISSY FIELDS ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Sep 24, 2019

Jamie and Josh came to San Francisco to celebrate their 5 year wedding anniversary. They reached out to me to have a engagement like session while on their visit since they hadn’t done a couples portrait session together yet. We kept things fun and light with a little romance and had an overall super dynamic session visiting Crissy Fields, Battery Godfrey, Land’s End and Sutro’s Bath. Check out the photos of these two sweeties below.

Sep 24, 2019

Aug 19, 2019

MAIS & ASHLEY | SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER | CITY HALL WEDDING

Aug 19, 2019

San Francisco City Hall is a magical place that is always humming during business hours with the people’s work. It also has a continuous flow of tourists soaking in all of it’s architectural grandiosity, with an added spark of lovers eloping or having small weddings with friends and family. It’s a beautiful energy. Had a lovely time with Mais and Ashley as they got the full City Hall wedding treatment with these fun and adorable portraits, a great judge that added depth and wisdom to the ceremony, with their best friends at their side. Adding to this singular happening was a group of sightseers, straight off of the tour bus, gazing and adding their love and encouragement to the newly weds. It was amazing. Check it out.

Aug 19, 2019

Aug 15, 2019

MARTINA & GEOFF | SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER | FORT FUNSTON ENGAGEMENT

Aug 15, 2019

Martina, Geoff, Sunny the Pug, and I had a fun and fog filled engagement session at Fort Funston in the southwest corner of San Francisco. The day was a quintessential San Francisco day, cool yet comfortable, and the fog gave us it’s magical embrace at ground level. We chatted, hiked, chased Sunny, and watched hand gliders float over us, and generally had a nice time taking photos together. Enjoy the cuteness.

Aug 15, 2019

Jun 17, 2019

NATALIE & BEN | SAN MATEO ENGAGEMENT | WINDY HILL OPEN SPACE PRESERVE

Jun 17, 2019

Natalie and Ben’s love for nature and each other in full view on our engagement session through the Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. We set-up things to make it more of an adventure where they could directly engage with one of their favorite places on Earth. Fun was had.

Jun 17, 2019

Apr 21, 2019

JESS & NICO | SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOGRAPHER | SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL WEDDING

Apr 21, 2019

Jess and Nico had a larger wedding a couple months earlier in Panama, but were officially married in San Francisco. Jess’s grandparents weren’t able to make it down to Panama, but were able to see her off, along with some close friends, in a lovely celebration at City Hall. Grandpa was the officiant adding much sweetness, as well as gravity and wisdom from a man who’s been married for more than fifty years. It just one of those weddings surrounded by a feeling of warmth and smiles.

Apr 21, 2019