Behind the Scenes & Love Stories

Here you’ll find a closer look at some of the weddings, portraits, and celebrations I’ve photographed across Northern California and beyond. Each story includes a few favorite moments, small details that made the day unique, and scenes that might spark ideas for your own plans — locations, flowers, dresses, color palettes, timelines, or simply the feeling you want your day to carry.

I have always believed photography should feel natural and unhurried, and these behind-the-scenes glimpses reflect that approach. Take your time, explore, and enjoy the inspiration. Planning something beautiful should feel fun.

child being silly in a natural light photography session

Why Natural Light Still Wins for Real-Life Portraits in the Bay Area

Natural light photography creates a pace where people can breathe.

A Family Portrait Over the Years- a Journey Through San Francisco

Some families arrive in your life for a season; others stay for decades. This one has been part of my San Francisco family photography journey for nearly twenty years,

bright colors under the redwoods with two brides at dawn ranch

A Dawn Ranch Wedding: Claire & Monica's Celebration Under the Redwoods

Their ceremony took place in a clearing surrounded by redwoods—an almost cathedral-like space Dawn Ranch is known for...

Hawai‘i Halloween Wedding – A Creative, Victorian-Inspired Celebration on the Kona Coast

A wildly creative Hawai‘i Halloween wedding on the Kona Coast featuring Victorian-era costumes, handcrafted décor, and a one-of-a-kind ceremony. A destination wedding photographer’s look at an unforgettable celebration.

wedding in carmel with whites and greens

Carmel Wedding| Elegant Garden Wedding at Chateau St. Jean & Carmel Mission

A timeless Carmel wedding at Carmel Mission and Chateau St. Jean, photographed with natural light and an editorial eye. A quiet, elegant celebration filled with garden details, white roses, and coastal charm by Carmel wedding photographer Jody Holman.

Love Story: Raelene & Raghu a California Wine Country Wedding

A fall harvest celebration at a private wine-country vineyard, filled with candlelight, laughter, and seasonal florals. Rae and Raghu gathered friends for an intimate, elegant evening among the vines after celebrating their first ceremony in India.

two grooms celebrating their union in sonoma

A Wandering Sonoma Wedding: An Intimate Winery Elopement for Two Grooms

A relaxed Sonoma wedding at small wineries—two grooms, natural light, heartfelt vows, and an effortless Wine Country elopement captured with warmth and ease.

Playful Family Portraits at Cypress Lawn — A Creative Bay Area Family Photography Session

Playful family portraits at Cypress Lawn with multi-generation laughter, creativity, and candid moments. A joyful Bay Area family photography session.

redwood wedding in northern california with bridal party

Amy & Archie’s Redwood Wedding at Roberts Regional Park

Under the canopy of redwoods, in a secluded area of Roberts Park in Oakland, guests stood for a short ceremony

gay couple posing in san francisco for engagment session

Legion of Honor Couples Engagement Session in San Francisco

A warm and genuine Legion of Honor couples session featuring two Southern gentlemen during a morning of natural, relaxed San Francisco couples photography. Inclusive, candid Bay Area photography.

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