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.

Backed Into the Frame: Reading Christopher Anderson’s Vanity Fair Portraits

Anderson’s approach to these portraits immediately brought to mind other moments in photographic history where realism was used not to flatter, but to expose. Diane Arbus’s insistence on discomfort and confrontation is one touchstone; August Sander’s unadorned typologies are another

Event Photography for Meaningful Moments

If you are gathering people you love — for a birthday, a mitzvah, a prom or graduation, or a weekend that feels worth remembering — having a photographer may be the thing that lets you stay fully present while someone else quietly pays attention.

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,

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.