Photo of the Week - Pure Joy

One reason I love photography is being able to capture life's great moments. In most of my kid portrait photography sessions I get moments that show pure joy. This little cutie loved the slide at the playground and was enjoying every minute of it! If only we all could have such fun everyday!

Take some time for you

There are times when I look around and realize just how lucky I am to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. This week was one of those times. In stressful times, such as this economy, I find taking some time to stop and really take in your surroundings not only helps reduce stress but helps you realize how lucky you really are. Here are some great places to visit when you need a little me time.

Public Walkway at Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay
This walk wraps around the coast and has amazing views and the best part, it's free to the public.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Betty and Jeff's Engagement Photos

Betty and Jeff are going to look absolutely amazing at their wedding if their engagement pictures are any indication. Not only are they super cute together, but they have are a delight to chat with and they made their photo session a breeze! Here are a few engagement photos to enjoy...

Wedding Reception Photos

After the wedding ceremony is over, the celebration with friends and family begin with the wedding reception. The wedding reception area is always so peaceful to me before all the guests and wedding party arrive after the ceremony. I love how the room is decorated, the flowers, the place settings, they all hold a little preview for me of what's to come and how happy everyone is to celebrate the marriage of two wonderful people.

As a wedding photographer, I make sure to get the traditional posed pictures with the wedding party, parents of the happy couple, and any special group of friends the bride and groom may have. But then comes the wedding reception, a time of eating, dancing, and toasting. I love to grab the photojournalism candid photos of guests and the bridal party. You can see everyone's smiling faces and joy of sharing in such a happy event.

So if you are a guest or part of an upcoming wedding, be sure to sit back and enjoy the wedding reception as well and watch the celebration take place....but be sure to participate yourself, you don't want to miss out on the fun!

Photo of the Week - Little Hands

Babies are so cute, but their little hands and fingers are just adorable! This touching baby photo of mother and baby holding fingers is just precious.

What to Wear to a Beach Wedding

Here are some great tips on having a beach wedding and what to consider when picking a location.

They also have some additional tips on planning the perfect beach wedding:
How to transport a wedding dress by plane
Planning a beach wedding on a budget
How to plan a beach wedding

And lastly see some photos from the last beach wedding I photographed to get even more ideas for your wedding.

Using Photos in Your Wedding Stationery

Using photographs of you and your fiance is a great way to personalize your wedding stationery. In fact, many photographers include an engagement photo session as part of their wedding photography packages. Here are some ways to use your photos:

Engagement Party Invitations/Save the Date Card
Incorporating your photo on your engagement party invitation or save the date card is a great way to share your photos with family and friends.


Wedding Invitation


Envelope Liner


Table Markers


Ceremony Programs


Thanks to Invitations by Ajalon Printing & Design for contributing this post.

Photo of the Week

For the past few months I have been sending out a Photo of the Week to my Facebook fans. I have received such great feedback from people on Facebook that I have decided to extend this to my blog as well.

Usually I only do one Photo of the Week, but this week I selected three photos from recent photo sessions that I had. I hope you enjoy!


In the past, I have focused on outdoor photography of pets. However, this chocolate labrador was a dream to work with in my photo studio.


What I love about photography is capturing life's special moments! The first communion portrait below is one of those great moments.


And who doesn't love baby photography! Studio photography gives a much more intimate feel to baby portraits with Mom.

For Engaged Couples

I am currently offering a free engagement photography session for engaged couples. The session lasts one hour and the couple will receive copies of the images from the session. This offer is good only until the end of May, so if you are engaged or know someone who is in the Bay Area send them my way for an engagement photography session!