There are few places in the Bay Area that capture the feeling of the California coast quite like Fort Funston. Endless ocean views, rolling cliffs, and the sound of the waves below make it an easy favorite, especially for couples like Aaron and Alyssa, who both love the ocean and beach. [ read more … ]

E and F’s Vine Hill House wedding felt like such a natural reflection of their story together. They first started dating in 2020, during the era of socially distanced outdoor hikes. Since then, exploring nature together has remained a big part of their lives. We got a glimpse of that ourselves when we headed into the mountains of Portola Valley for their engagement photos, so it felt especially fitting to photograph their wedding surrounded by the beautiful greenery and vineyards of Sonoma County. [ read more … ]

Christine and Peter’s Villa Montalvo wedding was elegant, meaningful, and just wonderfully fun. Between the beautiful estate setting, the celebration, the alpacas (!!), and all the personal details tucked throughout the day, this was one of those weddings where their story and personalities came through everywhere. [ read more … ]

Owen and Lauren’s wedding at Hakone Estate and Gardens was a day that felt deeply rooted in family, community, and all the little personal details that make a wedding feel truly their own.

They started the morning separately at local venues in Saratoga before heading over to Hakone, where the gardens were looking especially lush and peaceful. One of the cutest parts of the day happened right away: Owen and Lauren’s first look on the wooden bridge, with their husky Maki right there with them. [ read more … ]

Robert and Tessera’s wedding at Sanborn County Park had such a warm, intimate feeling from the very beginning. I photographed Tessera’s sister’s wedding a few years ago, so it was especially sweet to walk in and see so many familiar faces again, this time gathered around Tessera and Robert for their own celebration! [ read more … ]