It’s always a real treat to explore SF with out-of-towners – I always discover something different! We ventured out to Golden Gate Park for our engagement shoot with Ali and John, and found some amazing backdrops at the deYoung Museum and near the California Academy of Sciences. Honestly though, we could have just as easily shot in the back of a produce truck, because the chemistry between these two is simply incredible and that’s what engagement photography is really about. Ali modeled two beautiful Betsy Johnson dresses, and John was stylin’ in a tailor-made suit from Hong Kong. Thanks, Ali and John, you guys were awesome!
Archive for April, 2011
Ali + John | Engagement Session at deYoung Museum
April 22, 2011Thank You!
April 18, 2011Last week I received a beautiful thank you note from Allison and John. I love my job! 
I got so excited when Jonathan and Amelia invited me to shoot the engagement photos on her parents’ lovely property in Sebastopol, where the wedding will happen in August. I always make it a point to scout out locations prior to the wedding day, and the warm, beautiful wine country day was the perfect opportunity to get some gorgeous shots. These guys were just naturals in front of the camera, and as the sun dropped lower and lower in the sky, we marveled at the golden light of ‘magic hour’. The five dogs that live on this rancho were thrilled by all the activity and were darting around in doggie bliss. “Papa”, Amelia’s dad, was kind enough to roll out a hot little car for us to play with, as well as an adorable little tractor. Naturally, we took full advantage. I can’t wait to go back in August, guys. Thank you!!!
What an amazing time I had with this gorgeous couple from Charleston, South Carolina! See how John’s pointing at me in that first photo? He’s saying to Cynthia Gregory, the lovely wedding officiant, “Yeah, that guy with the cameras is going to be our witness.” What an honor granted to a photographer! Meanwhile, the mini-heat wave that was granted to San Francisco made it possible for us to do lots of photography outdoors and also provided gorgeous light. From City Hall we traveled to the Palace of Fine Arts for even more photographic adventures. All the while, Allison and John were full of energy and totally inseparable. Thank you guys for a wonderful afternoon! Come back to SF soon!
