The wedding of Gina and Michael at the Claremont Resort Hotel and Spa in Oakland, California.
Monthly Archives: July 2011


One of the things I loved when growing up was watching Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang. My favorite character? The little red headed girl, of course! Even today, every Christmas, I make it a point to watch the Charlie Brown Christmas special, with that sad little Christmas tree. When I was in kindergarten, my…


Often times with San Francisco City Hall weddings, I meet the couple for the very first time just minutes before their big day starts. I literally only have seconds to greet them, gain their trust, and decide how to best photograph them. While some folks might think this would make it much harder to photograph…


Located at the Merchants Exchange in San Francisco’s Financial District, Julia Morgan Ballroom is one of the city’s most gorgeous venues for elegant weddings. The 1904 Beaux-Arts style historical venue was designed by Julia Morgan and Willis Polk (of Hearst Castle fame). Just like Hearst Castle, the Julia Morgan Ballroom sets the bar high and…
